Time for a new/Used tractor? What to look for?

[ovrszd]

The Massey Ferguson 135 can be a great tractor. TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 135 tractor information More modern might be a 245.

I looked hard for a 2 series Massey but couldn't find one that suited me. Then stumbled onto the Ford FWD. I could have gotten into a 2wd Massey cheaper.

 

[GManBart]

The Massey Ferguson 135 can be a great tractor. TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 135 tractor information More modern might be a 245.

There's a clean 245 locally, but it's gas and the OP was looking for diesel.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/grd/5045922630.html

 

[Ultradog MN]

It's tough to beat the older Fords.
They're nimble, powerful for their size, absolutely reliable, good parts availability - both new and used and not hard to work on.
A 2600 or 3600 would do the tasks you wanted and be within your budget.
By the time they rolled around most of them had all the options - PS, LPTO, differential lock, 8 speed.
They could be had in both gas or diesel but the diesels require less maintenance.

 

[black71gp]

Thanks for all the comments everyone. I did go talk to a local farmer, and he is interested in using some of the field for crop of it ever stops raining or drys up. But I told him what I wanted and he seemed ok with doing what was needed and leaving it smooth for me when he was done. So might give me a little time to figure out tractors. The ford 2600/3000 look like the right size. I'm gonna do a little research on things and be around. Thanks!

 

[Turbys_1700]

I just purchased a two owner 4610 su well in your budget. Parts, reliability, and demand are very good for utility Ford tractors.

 

[ovrszd]

I just purchased a two owner 4610 su well in your budget. Parts, reliability, and demand are very good for utility Ford tractors.

Good find. That's what I was looking for when I found my 3910FWD.