Recent content by rod330

I recently purchased a nice old Ford 841 with power steering at a great price. I'll need to replace the rear rims and tires ($$$). I'll also convert it to 12v with a Pertronix ignition. The wiring is a bit of a rats nest but everything works and I'll address that when I do the 12v conversion...

I recently purchased a 1998 MF 240S with less than 400 hours. I noticed the tach was working properly when I test drove it but foolishly didn't take the time to carefully inspect the rest of the gauges. The prior owner verbally confirmed they worked. The oil pressure idiot light, fuel level...

I'm shopping for a brush hog tractor and found what appears to be a decent 1984 Deere 1650 2WD tractor with just over 2000 hours. These models have the Yanmar diesel. The original owner's son stated it has no mechanical issues but the rear tires are just "fair". He indicated the bottom line...

An acquaintance, who admittedly knows little about tractors, is looking to sell his Ford 641. He told me it had a Sherman transmission and live PTO. I told him the 641 didn't have live PTO from the factory but I don't know if there was an aftermarket or dealer installed option. I'd use this...

From a local Craigslist ad-- she looks pretty beat but that cab is very interesting! Has anybody seen one of these cabs? I wondered if it was home made.

As always, I'm overthinking stuff so I need advice making my final choice between two Land Pride rear blades for my Deere 3720 (cab version). $2,260 (before tax) RB3784 - with hydraulic angle, end plates and skid shoes. This is a 7' blade that weighs 630 pounds. $2,800 (before tax) RBT3584-...

I recently purchased a Ford 3000 that needs some new tires. The rears are 13.6-28 Firestone Traction Field & Road which appears to be an optional R1 size according to the owners manual. The front tires are Armstrong 3 ribs marked 7.50L-15 but the rim measures 16" in diameter. Tractordata.com...

I'm considering the purchase of a 2011 3720 cab tractor with a 300cx FEL and rear wheel weights. It has only 100 hours on the clock and the price seems reasonable. However, I noticed it's equipped with the smaller R4 tires. While talking to the JD dealer, he mentioned another 3720 customer...

I'm looking for a new tractor. I have about 50 acres of fairly flat land in NW Pennsylvania to brush hog. I'd say 80% of the work would be for mowing and the remainder for loader work and other general utility use. The fields need mowing in the spring and early fall months. I currently own a...

Here's what a Gibson H looks like. I'm not the seller nor do I know the seller, just thought it was interesting to see photos of these rare tractors. Gibson Tractor

Hello, I'm going to look at a JD 770 with 775 hours. The owner states it's in excellent condition and always stored indoors. The photos seem to back up those claims. It has turf tires, new battery, canopy and no implements. I failed to ask but it appears to be 2WD. He's asking $4,500 or...

I have an opportunity to buy a Kubota advertised as a B6100 4WD with a 5' Bush Hog finishing mower for $3,200. The owner described it as 16 HP 3-cylinder gear (non-hydro) model and "very clean" with less than 500 hours. It has Ag tires and front weights. He claims it needs nothing, ready to...

After considerable research, I found a friendly dealer and purchased a new JD X540 with a 48" deck with rotatable wheels, 14 bushel PowerFlow bagger and four 42 pound suitcase weights up front since my property has some slopes. The dealer took the deck from an X300 series tractor because it had...

Great forum, I wish I had discovered it much sooner. I just ordered a JD 3720 with air ride seat, larger R4 tires and 72" 7-Iron MMM. The dealer gave me a 12.5% discount off MSRP and refused to budge any further. He did agree to sell me the deluxe grill brush guard at his cost (supposedly...