cbrake
Member
Hi,
Looking for a tractor to:
plow snow on 1/2 mile lane (NE Ohio)
grade 1/2 mile gravel lane
skid logs for firewood, and perhaps a few occasionally for lumber (15 acres of woods or so)
rotary mower
Looking at two options:
8N, rebuilt motor, new paint/tires, $2500
JD950, 2WD, comes with back blade, disk and plow, $4200
I'm a little partial to the 8N as I grew up with a 9N, and I'm less concerned about getting parts and working on it.
Is the JD950 worth the extra money? It seems some of the advantages are live PTO and option for lower ground speed, but it seems like these issues can be lived with in the 8N.
What else should I be thinking about?
Welcome any options.
Thanks,
Cliff
Looking for a tractor to:
plow snow on 1/2 mile lane (NE Ohio)
grade 1/2 mile gravel lane
skid logs for firewood, and perhaps a few occasionally for lumber (15 acres of woods or so)
rotary mower
Looking at two options:
8N, rebuilt motor, new paint/tires, $2500
JD950, 2WD, comes with back blade, disk and plow, $4200
I'm a little partial to the 8N as I grew up with a 9N, and I'm less concerned about getting parts and working on it.
Is the JD950 worth the extra money? It seems some of the advantages are live PTO and option for lower ground speed, but it seems like these issues can be lived with in the 8N.
What else should I be thinking about?
Welcome any options.
Thanks,
Cliff