Tguch
New member
Hello! I am new to the forum... and to tractors. Just finished my first season as an organic farmer, and I am looking to buy my first tractor this winter. Budget is limited. Here is what I have found so far, would love to get your feedback on the selection - pros/cons, what to look for etc.
Needs: 2.5 acres of flat river bottom sandy loam land. First attachments to be a 2 bottom moldboard plow, disc harrow and cultivator. Want a front loader bucket to move compost etc.
Found:
1979 JD 2040 2WD 3pt hitch, 40hp at pto, front loader, power steering, gear shift transmission $4500 (didn't get the hours yet)
1995 MF 1260 4WD 1800 hours 3 pt hitch, 33hp at pto, front loader, tow bar, tachometer is broken $10k
How do these compare? What questions do I need to ask that I don't know to ask?
THANK YOU. I am enjoying reading this forum.
Needs: 2.5 acres of flat river bottom sandy loam land. First attachments to be a 2 bottom moldboard plow, disc harrow and cultivator. Want a front loader bucket to move compost etc.
Found:
1979 JD 2040 2WD 3pt hitch, 40hp at pto, front loader, power steering, gear shift transmission $4500 (didn't get the hours yet)
1995 MF 1260 4WD 1800 hours 3 pt hitch, 33hp at pto, front loader, tow bar, tachometer is broken $10k
How do these compare? What questions do I need to ask that I don't know to ask?
THANK YOU. I am enjoying reading this forum.