Oh definitely. Buying new is nowhere even close to being a consideration.
All tractors cost money to own with maintenance and the occasional breakdown. There's nothing on these machines I can't fix in my shop. I have no fear of an old machine.
You hit the nail on the head, considering...
Thanks to all for the insight. Good point on focusing on weight more so than HP.
The MF is a good old tractor but is 44 years old and going to need some work in the next year or so in addition to what I need to do to solve the traction issue.
I'm in the do I put a few grand into a tractor...
I have a Massey Ferguson MF 230 (gas) with a front end loader that I'm looking to replace. It has filled 12.4 rear tires and even with a blade hanging on the 3pt, I just don't get traction with a full bucket.
It's kinda clunky but I really like the machine. That said I'm tired of getting...