Here We Are

[HST4Me]

After years researching and a not-insignificant amount of drooling/covetousness, I am now the owner of Ford 1620 with MMM and Front Loader. It isn't the Kubota L3710 of my dreams, but like the Stones say...

Anyhow, I waited a week for this introduction because I wanted to see if I'd develop buyer's remorse. After 10 hours in the seat, the opposite is true (and I haven't even hooked up the front loader)!

I tried to hit the recommendations of my neighbors because they're tremendously experienced and as wise as they come. Chief of these reqs were front loader w/ joystick and MFWD. For my own part, I held out for HST because it's just too terribly handy not to have for what I do. I'm happy to report the little blue devil starts easy, sips diesel, mows great, lifts round bales, maneuvers through woods and up slippery inclines with ease. Who would have thought the 6-day/2,000 mile road trip with stops in Kentucky (Tractor), Ohio (Family), and Michigan (Front Loader) would work out?!? Big thanks to the knowledgeable and kind people here for helping guide this decision, the team at Northern Kentucky Equipment and the good ol boys up at Worthington Ag Supply for helping me out!

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site.

 

[MoKelly]

Welcome from Missouri.

MoKelly

 

[HST4Me]

Thank you!

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to TBN and congrats on your new investment.

 

[Tinhack]

Welcome to TBN and Congratulations on the "new" tractor!

Most of these guys can't read so post pictures. We like pictures.

 

[kenmbz]

Welcome to TBN and congrats!

 

[check]

Welcome from Ontario, and enjoy the site!

 

[TBN Support]

Congrats on your Ford!

 

[cey146]

I would like to know what size front wheels are on your 1620. Mine has ones that are stamped 7x14JA. 0994
I cannot find a source for any such wheel, on this Earth. Just curious whats on yours.
Thanks

 

[HST4Me]

I would like to know what size front wheels are on your 1620. Mine has ones that are stamped 7x14JA. 0994
I cannot find a source for any such wheel, on this Earth. Just curious whats on yours.
Thanks

I'll check in the AM. I just bought a set of AGs with R1 tires off of a 1715 a couple weeks ago, so I can check both sets. $550 for all four. I've never been as happy to fork over cash lol...

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Welcome to tractorbynet. What a great first tractor, hope it keeps the grin on your face!

 

[cey146]

I'll check in the AM. I just bought a set of AGs with R1 tires off of a 1715 a couple weeks ago, so I can check both sets. $550 for all four. I've never been as happy to fork over cash lol...

I have contacted five businesses that sell parted out tractors. So far one has responded, and stated they need to know if the faulty wheel has ag or turf tires. The tractor was used to mow with, before I got it. It had turf tires on it, and for the work I do, turf tires work best. Due to an unfortunate incident, the 14x7JA wheel is ruined. The search continues, for a new or used one.

 

[HST4Me]

I have contacted five businesses that sell parted out tractors. So far one has responded, and stated they need to know if the faulty wheel has ag or turf tires. The tractor was used to mow with, before I got it. It had turf tires on it, and for the work I do, turf tires work best. Due to an unfortunate incident, the 14x7JA wheel is ruined. The search continues, for a new or used one.

Welp... Let's get you fixed up, shall we?

 

[Wagtail]

I have contacted five businesses that sell parted out tractors. So far one has responded, and stated they need to know if the faulty wheel has ag or turf tires. The tractor was used to mow with, before I got it. It had turf tires on it, and for the work I do, turf tires work best. Due to an unfortunate incident, the 14x7JA wheel is ruined. The search continues, for a new or used one.

Ya'know, that little character/symbol in front of the "JAPAN", stamped on the rim, reminds me of the old 'Carlisle' tyre logo. It looks like their smiling bear... I think...

I know that one of the tyre manufacturers had a smiling bear logo/mascot.