New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045

   / New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045 #11  
Not so much about Fords as just questioning the plausibility of that tale as it relates to probable damage causes and commonly accepted repair strategies.
It’s not likely to bend a connecting rod as described and the thought of straightening a crankshaft is just scary.
 
   / New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045
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#12  
If I do decide to get it? what's the worst that can happen. This guy seems to run a boat yard (if this contributes any add'l info) and he's been forthcoming with any information I've been asking of him.

Am I being unreasonable in my price/feature requirements?
 
   / New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045 #13  
A few things, I don't want this to sound like a "this tractor is the best because I have one" post. With that being stated the 1920 has a reputation as a stout machine. A long time poster on here, Soundguy, had one and when I had a question about mine he stated he regretted selling his.

As Rick already stated that engine story sounds odd. I would value his opinion. I realize good equipment is going to command a good price. I'm (thankfully) out of the tractor market, so I couldn't begin to know what is a reasonable price. As in any major purchase, take your time. The deal that is right for you is out there.

Bob
 
   / New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045 #14  
I would skip the 1045, we had one. we sold it because it got to the point that it was almost impossible to get parts for. it was a good solid no frills tractor that did a lot of work, if we could get parts for it we may have kept it
 
   / New Holland 1920 vs MF 1045 #15  
Agree with Rick, and I have been into many an engine. Something else would have broke before bending the crank or rod from hitting a concrete block. Rods and crank usually bend from hydro-lock.
 
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#16  
So I ended up 120 hour JD 3032e for 15k from the dealership with decent financing! I don't know if it's as much machine as those other tractors, but it should be worry-free for the price point.
 

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