Comparison Help Wanted Needed, a Tractor

[Ervin Smith]

I am a disabled vet. recent claimed bankrupsty. Physically strong, bad nerves. Now i am free of all debt. Good income, bad credit in a bad economy. I need a tractor to landscape my land, and level and grade my 1 mile road leading to my home. And to be able to maintain it year after year.

I seek a owner Finaced purchase, with good faith. Or a loan with my credit history based on my income ratio now.

And I need a heavy duty blade to dig thru the packed road way and move dirt. I would love to have a front end loader too. I am partial to Ford tractors i have had a 8N. sold when I moved here to put a down payment on the house. Had no way to relocate it either and no money at the time. That was stupd. Can anyone Help me out. ERvin D. Smith, Foley Mo 63347
636-662-2062 Been looking at Ford 4400, 5000, 7000 and more. to have enough power to do what I need done.

PS Do I sound crazy? I figure you don't know if you don't ask. I figure I could afford $200+ a month easily, maybe more, just depends. AT the least, I need a older model tractor that would serve my blading road needs, for a digger type blade. Box blade I guess you call it with teeth. Got one from Tractor supply for my old 8N and it wore out the first fes seasons of grading.
ohyeah, not particular about the brand, just its functionality.

 

[Ervin Smith]

I also have looked at a 860 ford tractor. rebuilt for $3,000 but didn't think it had enough hydrolics to work the rear blade I eventually want to get. it was to old. But would still make a good starter tractor I think. Still looking.

Oh yeah ervinsmith1024@hotmail.com

 

[jake98]

PS Do I sound crazy? I figure you don't know if you don't ask.

Maaaaaybe. Welcome to tractorbynet anyway.

 

[jake98]

Think it's a good idea to take out a loan so soon after defaulting on a bunch of them? Maybe make an offer on a broken one to fix up or trade for work or something.

ps I guess I shouldn't assume you defaulted on loans, lot's of things happen.. no offence intended.

 

[TripleR]

I can't help on the tractor, only offer encouragement. I had friends go through something like this due to health issues and it really is hard. Like many things in life, time seems to help more than anything.

Since you seem to have decent income, you might want to consider renting until something comes up.

Our first tractor after we got out of farming was an $1800 Ford NAA. It wasn't ideal, but it got us by until we could afford better ones and my brother still uses it.

Good luck and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

 

[Ervin Smith]

Thank you to those who have written. No offense taken. As they say sh__ happens. Being a disabled vet with nervous condition and a seizure disorder, and severe depression, service connected, USMC. I have had difficulty manageing my affairs. I asked anyone and everyone to help me. VA, Diabled American Vets, and all other veteren organizations. No one had the time or any ideas to helpme. I could not afford to pay a attorney or a money mangement company. I struggle for over a year to correct things to no availe. When I got got suicical, I decided to get it over with by filing bankrupsty instead of sucide. I think I did the right thing. Thanks Ervin Smith Oh yeah, I spent a week in the hospital to get my head straight again.

I had to stop working it got so bad, sold my $200,000 home right before the crash in the economy, and went to a $65,000 trailer with some acreages. Up by st.Louis. Its definately been a adjustment. Its was run down, and in bad needs of repair, Since i was a contractor and handyman, I thought I could do all the work. Went in debt trying to fix it up and got in over my head. Just so you know. Unfortunaltely the road leading to my home is tearing my car up. Take a long time to drive a mile at 5 to 10 mph. I am so fed up with the road, and so desparately wanting to do something about it. Thats why I am looking for help getting a tractor.

Any old thing would do really as long as its capable of pulling a blade big enough to do the job without tearing up the tractor in theprocess. if you see what i mean. I figure at least 50 horse. The 8n, the neighbor uses on it, broke down and just would not dig into the road enough to do much good. Filled in hte big hole with gravel, but they came back in a week or so. Its needs to be done correctly to last any time. I figure they need worked out first, the level the road way. then haul in some gravel. Need a good enough tractor to do that with. And box cutter blade that digs and not just scraps the surface.
Thanks again for listening, I hope someone reads this who has a old tractor with cutting blade I can buy soon in installments type payments. The least expensive the sooner I can get it paid for..

 

[CowwFace]

Hey Mr. Smith,

If you were close to Conifer Colorado I would come grade your road at No Charge my friend! Thank you for your service.

Maybe what we need here is: instead of a tractor .. is a good samaritan to come help you out with that road?

Now how to go about getting that going I don't know?? How about posting help wanted ad at local Tractor Supply Store, Or call a Local Community Church and see if you can't find some help there. Local Tractor Dealership .... Possibly would have a demo day or something using your road as setting?? ...

Any other ideas out there??

Carry on!

You MATTER to God.. YOU matter to US!

 

[TripleR]

Ervin, like I said, one of my brothers uses a Ford NAA and the other uses a Ford 600 with box blade for road and driveway maintenance. We paid $1800 for the NAA about twenty years a ago and they now run about the same or a little more. Craigslist shows some Ford 3000 Series for three to five thousand dollars.

You indicate you have a good income, so it should not take long to save up enough money for a starter tractor. In the interim, get to know your neighbors and you would be surprised at how helpful country folk can be. I use to help my neighbors out, but now they have all gone out and bought their own tractors, we have two new Kubotas added just this winter.

The men who farm our land would do all of my tractor work if I asked, but I like to do as much of my own stuff as possible.

I certainly know how frustrating the VA can be as I have had friends go through the same thing. They are fairly good about regular medical stuff and medication, but for anything else it can be problematic. My son served in the Navy on a Small Boat Raid Team and then in the Army with the 82nd Airborne before he was injured and had to take a medical discharge, he had planned on retiring from there, but you know how that goes.

Again, best of luck

 

[jake98]

I think TripleR's rental idea was a good one. A mile of road in bad shape could probably use more machine than you want to buy for around the house chores.

 

[Soundguy]

I also have looked at a 860 ford tractor. rebuilt for $3,000 but didn't think it had enough hydrolics to work the rear blade I eventually want to get. it was to old. But would still make a good starter tractor I think. Still looking.

Oh yeah ervinsmith1024@hotmail.com

an 860 was exactly what I was going to suggest.

it has enough hyd capacity to lift over 1000# ont he rear hitch.. plenty enough to turn even a HD box blade into yard art if push comes to shove. an 860 is about 45 hp, and you can add remotes to it's top cover very easilly.. 4 bolt job and some orings.. can run a small to medium dutry loader off internal hyds ( 4gpm ).. single remotes go for about 150$ and dual remotes for about 300$ online .. just look around. I use an 850 to move round hay bales at my farm... the 00/01 series fords are VERY easy to work on and get parts for.

3000$ for a good 860 with renewed parts is a decent deal.

I'd be glad to answer questions you might have about the 39-64 eara fords... I have some experience with the 65+ models.. but not nearly as much as the older ones.. specificaly the 53-64 units..

soundguy

 

[Ervin Smith]

Thanks for your letter. My desire for the tractor is that I like to be self sufficient. You know take care of my own stuff. Unfortuanately its not all that easy. My pride has suffered greatly, since my disability got worse some ten years ago, and could no longer work. But I have made it and am still kicking. I do not like asking for help much, I perfer to be the one helping others, its been my walk in life my entire life. 30 others use this road, none want to help, or none can afford to help. So I sit and think, well I will just do it myself like I have always done. Don't like to beg much. Not in me. But I came accross this site, and thought, what the ****, I am not begggin just asking for a little help fincance or obtaining a tractor for my needs. So i feel good about this. And so far, have gotten positive responce. So I am glad I did it. Take care now, and thanks for the offer and words of wisdom..
I used to be somebody, with influeance once. Lost all that. Got back my will to live, and now want to do things the best i can still on my own. I will enjoy gradeing the roads actually, I see it as a sort of hobby, and helping my neighbors too. I am on the road committie, but there is no money. Kind of like hitting your head against the wall, you don't get to far. hahaha Its kind of funny actually if you think about it.

 

[Soundguy]

get the ford.. it will be like therapy.. and cheap to run and fix.. and if you have a good income.. should be able to afford it without any paper on it.

then you can work at your own pace. heck.. maybee mow a neighbors yard or something for extra cash.. / friendship.. etc..

best wishes to you.. thanks for serving.

soundguy

 

[Real Deal]

I want to thank you for serving this country and making it possible for people like myself to enjoy the things this country has to offer...Like you, the economy has hit me very hard along with many others. Even those that want to help find themselves fighting everyday battles to hang on to what they got. I think maybe down grading to an apartment or something that takes less maintenance may be a better solution. Take your money and enjoy the finer things in life that you fought for. It sounds like doing that would be better for your mind and soul right now in your life. Owning lots of property and long driveways takes machinery to maintain these things. You said you like doing the work and i'm sure it is a great hobby for you...but the financial end is not good for you at this point...Getting an older tractor that will get the job done today ,,usually means trouble tomorrow. My answer is down size, get a part time job at a local farm, enjoy working the land and getting paid for it, doing what you enjoy and who knows , maybe doing it all on a nice new tractor. Your now in the rebuilding stage of your life, starting out with a "buddy" loan is not the answer. Take things easy in your life...enjoy life...move forward..good luck and hope it all works out. I hope i did not offend anyone by posting this...i too am going through hard times and understand...

 

[rocknrod]

Ya the worm definitely turns my brother. Hang on tight, keep a good heart and show your work ethic. Things WILL turn around and you'll be on top.
Ask me how I know:thumbsup:

 

[Ervin Smith]

Hello everyone, Well I found someone to give me a loan with my $1,500 down
I got a 1975 Ford 5000 Diesel. Runs good, was being used, no leaks, 70% on back tires, and 50% on front, With 4, 200 hours. Got it for $5,000. so do you think this was a good deal, I have no idean but seen them going for a lot more than that, is bad looking condition. This one was repainted head to toe all one color though, So i have no idea what it looked like to start out.

 

[Ervin Smith]

Now now i need advice. Will this 69 horse tractor pull a 8 foot scraper blade efficiently, or do I need to go smaller?
What size box blade to you think, would be best for this size tractor.

I of course will be looking for this equipment used. I found a use 7 foot blade for $375. Looks good to me. what do you think.

 

[Ervin Smith]

Update: I am getting a 1975 Ford 5000, for $5,000. $3,295 for a Kelley 800 front end loader. so that should do the trick. Just not sure is it will pull a 8 foot scraper or box blade. I need to find some used attachements now

OH I thought this was a different forum I was posting in.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on finding a good used tractor, I don't know that much about that model, but like those old fords. Soundguy can tell you everything you need to know about it.

 

[Soundguy]

i have a 75 ford 5000 as well. awesome machine. about 70hp too. I pull a 10' mower with mine. I usually like to pull a box blade that will cover my tire tracks.. and a slightly longer angle blade so i can angle it and still cover my tracks.


when you go to service that beast.. if it is a late model you may find it's rear sump / tranny is setup more like a 5600.. that's how mine is .

soundguy

 

[Ervin Smith]

Thanks, whatever a rear sump trany is. haha. by the way, Mine is supposed to be a 1976. But it was made in between years they told me, so parts might be diff, i guess is what they were telling me. but the Serial number says 1976. I have had two ford salemen tell me they did not make a 1976 model. who knows for sure. but everything I read says they were made till 76.