Newbie looking for first tractor

[dawoodwa]

I would look for a good 800, 801, 850, or 851. I had an 851 and it was a good tractor but I got rid of it when I bought my JD 2350. My dad bought that 851 new in 1957 and we used it about 35 years, never really had any problems with it.

 

[Soundguy]

just so there is no confusion keep in mind 800/801 are series numbers. IE.. an 851 is an 801 with a 5spd trans and non live pto/clutch..

many people think the series designatios are also specific models..

etc.

soundguy

 

[ohiobeagler]

Thanks everyone! This is really helping me.

 

[whistlepig]

Just to give you an idea of what old iron goes for I sold my 1964 MF 135 diesel with 3400 hours 4 years ago for $3,800.00 and had no problem selling it. It sat outside for 20 years and wasn't a show tractor but it wasn't beat up and would start in half a turn in the middle of winter. I bought it used in 1987 when it had 1,300 hours on it for $5,000.00.