ArcherXC
Bronze Member
I have never owned a tractor before and am looking for one to take care of 5 acres of land that is mostly flat. I have done a lot of research on tractors and know that I would like one in the MF135 or Ford 200/3000 range of machines. I am now torn between two tractors that I have found for sale. Both look as if they are well cared for and in decent shape. Each has its issues but none at this time are deal breakers. I'd like some advice from those who have a lot more experience than I do with tractors. Here's what they are...
MF135
- Gas
- hours not known
- Power steering
- Locking Differential
- Good metal
- New back tires
- no major leaks
- Main issue is that the live PTO doesn't completely engage but the owner says the clutch needs adjusted. He is pretty sure it doesn't need replaced.
- He has been using the tractor without the PTO just fine.
- Will sell it to me for $2825
MF35
- Perkins diesel
- Live PTO
- everything works except a couple of the gauges.
- Comes with all the books
- Taken care of really well.
- No locking differential
- Main issue is that it smokes a little when it is started. Stops smoking when it is warmed up. Burns little oil.
- 2nd issue is that there is about a 1/2 steering wheel play in the steering. Owner says it can be adjusted.
- Will sell for $3000
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
MF135
- Gas
- hours not known
- Power steering
- Locking Differential
- Good metal
- New back tires
- no major leaks
- Main issue is that the live PTO doesn't completely engage but the owner says the clutch needs adjusted. He is pretty sure it doesn't need replaced.
- He has been using the tractor without the PTO just fine.
- Will sell it to me for $2825
MF35
- Perkins diesel
- Live PTO
- everything works except a couple of the gauges.
- Comes with all the books
- Taken care of really well.
- No locking differential
- Main issue is that it smokes a little when it is started. Stops smoking when it is warmed up. Burns little oil.
- 2nd issue is that there is about a 1/2 steering wheel play in the steering. Owner says it can be adjusted.
- Will sell for $3000
Any advice? Thanks in advance.