Recent content by stvbird

Yesterday, I bought a used JD 606 6' rotary cutter from an old man who has just had it sitting for fifteen years. It's mechanically sound, well greased, and everything works smooth. However, it sure as heck seems to turn slow. The clutch is good and with the tractor humming you can watch the...

Hey all, I'm looking at a JD 2155 4x4 with FEL. It looks clean and has 2231 hours on it for $14.5K. Is that a lot of hours for the money? At what point would you consider this particular tractor to be "high time" in regards to hours? Thanks, Steve

I want to pay cash for a tractor with a loader. My wife and I have no interest in accruing more debt and have the cash to spend about 17k. I was originally looking at used 4wd tractors in the 40hp range with loaders, but once I saw a 4025 up close and realized how affordable they were with a...

Hey all, Many 4wd tractors have wider front tires than the typical 6" steer tires on a 2wd. Has anyone opted for a wider tire on the front of a 2wd to keep the front end from sinking as easy in soft mud etc.,? Or would the wider tires just cause more suction in the mud making it worse? Thanks...

Hey all, I just bought a Ford 62 2000 gas that is mechanically good to go with the exception of one thing. While driving it around, especially at low RPM, the engine RPM surges up and down slowly. The proof meter doesn't work (just ordered a new one) so I'm not sure of the RPM swing. Does this...

Hey all, I just bought a 2000 series made in 63 according to the model number with a 62 serial #. It's got its original paint which is of course pretty weathered and rough. It has a white hood and fenders with a blue chassis. Most of the pics I can find are all blue. Did the early 2000's come...