civilianwilly
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I am looking at purchasing our first tractor. My wife and I have a small ten acre ranch and rely too heavily on our neighbors good graces for helping us out. I will be using it for bush hogging, arena maintenance, small plowing, discing, manure spreading and post hole digger operation.
I would like to keep the prices as low as possible. We have eager means and would rather not take a loan/note out to get one but arent TOTALLY against the idea.
The two tractors I have a chance to purchase are number one an IH 240. It's $1200 and the seller states it smokes. I havent seen it run YET but plan on going back this week. It needs a gas tank repair and he doesnt want to fix it.
Number two choice is my neighbors IH 300U (utility). It's been converted to 12V, also and works properly. I have used it and like it alright but the clutch pedal will make you limp the next day. Incredibly uncomfortable to operate.
It did leak oil by the main seal but he took it somewhere and they fixed it. I asked if new clutch and he said no. $2000 for it. I'm weary but not totally close minded.
Any advice on the comparison would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and one last note. I found a front loader for the 240 and am looking at it also to help move gravel, soil and manure.
Thanks in advance for all the advice/assistance. I know some but definitely not a seasoned pro on the matter.
I would like to keep the prices as low as possible. We have eager means and would rather not take a loan/note out to get one but arent TOTALLY against the idea.
The two tractors I have a chance to purchase are number one an IH 240. It's $1200 and the seller states it smokes. I havent seen it run YET but plan on going back this week. It needs a gas tank repair and he doesnt want to fix it.
Number two choice is my neighbors IH 300U (utility). It's been converted to 12V, also and works properly. I have used it and like it alright but the clutch pedal will make you limp the next day. Incredibly uncomfortable to operate.
It did leak oil by the main seal but he took it somewhere and they fixed it. I asked if new clutch and he said no. $2000 for it. I'm weary but not totally close minded.
Any advice on the comparison would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and one last note. I found a front loader for the 240 and am looking at it also to help move gravel, soil and manure.
Thanks in advance for all the advice/assistance. I know some but definitely not a seasoned pro on the matter.