Ford Tractor photo thread, lets start one!

[ovrszd]

Yep. In my area the large AG tractors are not bought with intention of keeping them long term.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

There’s definitely something to be said about simplicity and lack of electronics.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Lou, it's my theory that your last sentence describes their success and longevity. They were overbuilt. And they rarely operated at 100% capacity. In today's attempt to minimize production costs and increase profit margins that "cushion" is missing. I expect my Kubota to perform tasks regularly that are at or near it's capacity. In our attempt to do more with less we have put the longevity of our modern tractors at risk.

I do not think this theory is as applicable in the large AG class tractors. But it's common practice in the Utility class and smaller.

I also agree with you concerning simplicity. My 1984 Ford 3910 is built with that theory. I recently purchased a 1984 Ford 555A TLB. It's the same.

Plus not beating up the sheet metal in the case of this 8000. Few care for the insides if they are willing to beat up the outside.

 

[showcattle]

This is our 3910, 1988 model. It has the column shift 8x4 transmission. It's just a basic chore tractor. Moving and unloading round bales, and brushhogging is its life. Great tractor.

 

[CalG]

If we wish to include the "ancients"

 

[8n4jr]

Great picture is that a homemade roof?

I haven't been on this site in a couple years where is the like button?!

 

[8n4jr]

Somebody help me I can't figure out how to post pictures here!

Not trying to wine, but this site really needs to be updated to a more user-friendly format!

 

[ovrszd]

Somebody help me I can't figure out how to post pictures here!

Not trying to wine, but this site really needs to be updated to a more user-friendly format!

Not whining back but this site is pretty simple to use. Spend some time checking out the icons in the rows above your reply and you'll figure it out.

Actually, I might have given explicit instructions in an earlier post in this thread.

 

[JohnBuffaloMN]

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This is FrankNFord - 1947 (so I was told) Ford 8N engine - 2N transmission and who knows what else. Beauty of these old Fords - everything is interchangeable.

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I added new stabilizer bars - wouldn't go without now.

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Back blade on paved drive very nice for light snows. When it gets heavy I use my Toro 325D snow thrower.

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My grand daughter helping get firewood

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Getting ready for hay season. This is my buddies 861 Powermaster