Now I\'m really confused...
Well, having had some experienced MF folks steer me away from the 65 I was looking at, I'm now searching again. Unfortunately with every new answer comes 4 new questions.....!!!!
I'm looking for an older tractor in decent condition, probably something from the late 50's (?) or earlier. I'm not afraid on some maintainance, and I am negotiating for a separate loader/backhoe so I don't need to use the ag tractor for that type of work.
The MF 65 seemed a great fit, but this one had some issues.
My questions are these:
What year did live PTO's become pretty standard? Or is this just a model by model thing?
How important is a live PTO really? I will be row cropping (corn, pumpkins, etc) and field mowing on about 16 acres total.
I was told the MF 65 with a gas engine was very thirsty. Should I be looking for a diesel, or at these ages does it really matter? Most of the older stuff seems to be gas (ok by me - it's what I know)
I'd prefer a "tractor looking" tractor - as opposed to something like an 8N - I know they are great units, but I'd like something that looks less automotive and more agricultural.
Anybody have any reccomendations?
Thanks
Gregg
Well, having had some experienced MF folks steer me away from the 65 I was looking at, I'm now searching again. Unfortunately with every new answer comes 4 new questions.....!!!!
I'm looking for an older tractor in decent condition, probably something from the late 50's (?) or earlier. I'm not afraid on some maintainance, and I am negotiating for a separate loader/backhoe so I don't need to use the ag tractor for that type of work.
The MF 65 seemed a great fit, but this one had some issues.
My questions are these:
What year did live PTO's become pretty standard? Or is this just a model by model thing?
How important is a live PTO really? I will be row cropping (corn, pumpkins, etc) and field mowing on about 16 acres total.
I was told the MF 65 with a gas engine was very thirsty. Should I be looking for a diesel, or at these ages does it really matter? Most of the older stuff seems to be gas (ok by me - it's what I know)
I'd prefer a "tractor looking" tractor - as opposed to something like an 8N - I know they are great units, but I'd like something that looks less automotive and more agricultural.
Anybody have any reccomendations?
Thanks
Gregg