mmadden7
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tractor rookie here: I am looking at a 1999 John Deere 790 FEL with 450 hrs for 11K vs a mid 80's Ford 1510 with 810 hours for 8K. Both have 4wd, comparably powered, 3 pt hitch. I have a small woodlot, would use tractor for moving dirt, rocks, firewood maybe some snow removal. Tractor is not going to get a lot of hours. I have read that JD 790's have front gear problems, and that Ford 1510's from the mid 80's have a tendency to blow pushrods. Opinions?
I kind of like the JD route just because they are still in business and there's a dealer close by. I take it that Massey Fergeson is the successor to Ford
I have rented a Kubota 024 and really liked it - but they are hard to find and more expensive.
thoughts? thanks
I kind of like the JD route just because they are still in business and there's a dealer close by. I take it that Massey Fergeson is the successor to Ford
I have rented a Kubota 024 and really liked it - but they are hard to find and more expensive.
thoughts? thanks