Gonna get me a Tractor!!

[zogger]

thought of one more and they are cheap

because you have to assemble them. Google up "chinese crate tractor". Saw one put together, that's it, looked like a small tractor. It was wicked cheap compared to other tractors. Tons of stuff on google about them, guys experience, etc. They ship it to you in a big crate, call it partially assembled. They got small gassers to fair/medium sized diesels. I think they even have a small crate crawler...

That's all I know about them..ya ya, chinese....so is 7/8ths of everything else and all the big "USA" corporations are doing business over there already, and I'd bet a nickel there's chinese parts in all those other brands mentioned.....

 

[TreePointer]

Remember, folks, that OP also wants to run this tractor in the snow in Canada.

 

[Kensterfly]

because you have to assemble them. Google up "chinese crate tractor". Saw one put together, that's it, looked like a small tractor. It was wicked cheap compared to other tractors. Tons of stuff on google about them, guys experience, etc. They ship it to you in a big crate, call it partially assembled. They got small gassers to fair/medium sized diesels. I think they even have a small crate crawler...

That's all I know about them..ya ya, chinese....so is 7/8ths of everything else and all the big "USA" corporations are doing business over there already, and I'd bet a nickel there's chinese parts in all those other brands mentioned.....

Betcha there was wasn't a single Chinese part, or Japanese, or anything but American, in my 8N when it was built. Can't say that about the replacement parts, I'm afraid.

 

[dingeryote]

Remember, folks, that OP also wants to run this tractor in the snow in Canada.

Ya. FWA or give it up, and a Diff lock ya don't have to stand on is darn nice.

Lots to consider with width in the woods when snow gets added too.
Narrow can be darn handy.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[dancan]

A few ads on some cheaper tractors .

 

[Moss Man]

I'm still looking.. I'm really trying to find one local and it's proving to be harder then I thought. I have my Eye one one at a Dealer it's a 69' Massey with industrial pump and loader. But I know it was probably a trade in and they gave the guy maybe $3k for it and now they gave it a quick paint job and want $6500 for it, plus I'd have to pay Tax. There's an Auction this Tuesday that I'm going to go to that has a nice Newer Case.. I figured if it went cheap I'd bid on it.

I'll keep you guys in the loop.

Bill

The guys recommend a 4x4 if you can get one in your price range, that's sound advice. However, I have a 1973 John Deere 401 Industrial 4x2 with the industrial loader and 3-point hitch for sale, it has the 4 cylinder 65hp diesel motor and she runs real sweet.
It's right next door to you in Maine. I'll send you a pm Bill.

 

[zogger]

well, ok

Betcha there was wasn't a single Chinese part, or Japanese, or anything but American, in my 8N when it was built. Can't say that about the replacement parts, I'm afraid.

I'll give ya that one! You ever see the kerosene attachment for your tractor?

 

[Misfit138]

Oldtimer, I know the cost of living is higher up North. I have seen property taxes on small houses in New York run $3500 and the same house down South will be $600.

Find me a house in NY with $3500 in taxes and I'll find you a head of lettuce on the moon.
I live in NJ and the taxes on the house I grew up in are over $11,000 per year for a 3 bedroom, 100'x100' lot.

 

[brncreeper]

I've got a 1946 H that will run on kerosene. It also has magnetos, so you can run it without a battery. Dad has an Allis Chalmers 5020 compact, but the 4 wheel drive broke while loading black dirt. He can still use it, but only in 2 wheel drive. I don't have allot of faith in those 4x4 jap tractors.
The old iron is hard to beat!
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[mooseracing]

Remember, folks, that OP also wants to run this tractor in the snow in Canada.

2wd is fine in the snow with chains. I can run around the yard in mine plowing with the front of the tractor sheetmetal.

I also use mine to plow the driveway and clear areas to the barn, the only thing that would be nice is more weight and a cab. But if I was starting over, I would get a snowblower. You then only need to make a path instead of a parking lot since you need to be able to push all that snow somewhere out of the way. This year I will be using the truck as I have to split the tractor and throw in a new clutch and rear main.



Also being that some older tractors are being brought up, I wouldn't look at anything that doesn't have a Hi/Lo tranny or live PTO. Way too important to skip on those. Late 50's on up should be set. If you look at older tractors with a loader, make sure they have power steering and realize that some of those are meant for stall cleaning, nothing real heavy.

 

[Hedgerow]

I've got a 1946 H that will run on kerosene. It also has magnetos, so you can run it without a battery. Dad has an Allis Chalmers 5020 compact, but the 4 wheel drive broke while loading black dirt. He can still use it, but only in 2 wheel drive. I don't have allot of faith in those 4x4 jap tractors.
The old iron is hard to beat!
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The 4020 is a classic for sure...
Now would you please move those tires in to 60" please???!!! You're gonna run over your corn!!!

 

[brncreeper]

The 4020 is a classic for sure...
Now would you please move those tires in to 60" please???!!! You're gonna run over your corn!!!

I bleed IH red, I've still got my H lolol! But the 4020 is special, it's the "57 chevy" for John Deere.
We're strictly grass hay and alfalfa farmers, no row crops. Eventually I'll have to move the right side wheel for a 5 bottom plow. I hope the hubs aren't frozen, I've been soaking them with oil just in case.

 

[Hedgerow]

I bleed IH red, I've still got my H lolol! But the 4020 is special, it's the "57 chevy" for John Deere.
We're strictly grass hay and alfalfa farmers, no row crops. Eventually I'll have to move the right side wheel for a 5 bottom plow. I hope the hubs aren't frozen, I've been soaking them with oil just in case.

On the inside of your rims, you should have a second ridge. You should be able to move the outer rim in without moving the center hub. Should be 60" centers when moved. In many cases the fenders will have to be moved in a touch. But it'll look oh so sweet when it's done...

 

[Steve NW WI]

On the inside of your rims, you should have a second ridge. You should be able to move the outer rim in without moving the center hub. Should be 60" centers when moved. In many cases the fenders will have to be moved in a touch. But it'll look oh so sweet when it's done...

60" sux on singles, duals not as bad. Tractors get tippy when the wheels are cranked in tight, and even green tractors don't deserve to be upside down.

brncreeper, I hate moving wheels in and out. The left side on my M is still way out for cornpicker duty, something it hasn't done in 20 years, and the right side is moved in for plowing. It looks a little goofy, but it works for me.

 

[Hedgerow]

60" sux on singles, duals not as bad. Tractors get tippy when the wheels are cranked in tight, and even green tractors don't deserve to be upside down.

brncreeper, I hate moving wheels in and out. The left side on my M is still way out for cornpicker duty, something it hasn't done in 20 years, and the right side is moved in for plowing. It looks a little goofy, but it works for me.

If you're tippy on 60" centers, you may be doing something you shouldn't... Just sayin there biggun...
:confident:

 

[brncreeper]

60" sux on singles, duals not as bad. Tractors get tippy when the wheels are cranked in tight, and even green tractors don't deserve to be upside down.

brncreeper, I hate moving wheels in and out. The left side on my M is still way out for cornpicker duty, something it hasn't done in 20 years, and the right side is moved in for plowing. It looks a little goofy, but it works for me.

The old 756 gas still has the wheels moved out from it's 234 mounted picker days. Had both the sheller and ear corn attachments. But yeah, I hate moving wheels too. I've got an IH 550 plow that's gonna see some sod plowing one of these years. I've also got M&W 9 bolt hubs and duals, so maybe both wheels all the way in with duals would be the way to go.

 

[Steve NW WI]

If you're tippy on 60" centers, you may be doing something you shouldn't... Just sayin there biggun...
:confident:

I've got a lot of sidehills here. Not Palouse country big, but some of em nearly as steep. Most guys around here keep their wheels out wide unless they're doing row work. I've sprayed for my buddy before with a 7600 Deere on singles @60" and it's way more pucker factor than I care for. Thankfully he's got a Rogator now.

My stuff is still on 38" rows, and will probably stay that way as I don't do enough to justify changing.

Here's a pic of one of my sidehills. It's steeper in person, trust me.

 

[Hedgerow]

I've got a lot of sidehills here. Not Palouse country big, but some of em nearly as steep. Most guys around here keep their wheels out wide unless they're doing row work. I've sprayed for my buddy before with a 7600 Deere on singles @60" and it's way more pucker factor than I care for. Thankfully he's got a Rogator now.

My stuff is still on 38" rows, and will probably stay that way as I don't do enough to justify changing.

Here's a pic of one of my sidehills. It's steeper in person, trust me.

Understood... We never know which one will get the tap for sprayer duty around here, so they all get set up on 60's... Pretty level around here though...

 

[Sagetown]

Just about any tractor around here with a frontend loader in good working condition is gonna be $10,000 minimum.

 

[TJ-Bill]

this popped up today..
1962 international b275 tractor - New Brunswick Farming Equipment For Sale - Kijiji New Brunswick Canada.