Buying Advice Possibly retiring my 8N

[RollingsFarms]

I wouldn't rule out the 4540 while you're looking. It's "old school" and heavy enough as a 2wd to get serious work done with a fel. Although, the 1533 and 1526 are excellent choices too.

 

[mad e max]

I'm very happy with my 1526 hst.Tractor/fel was $17200. It has plenty of power to run a 5ft rototiller, very maneuverable. I prefer the hst for loader work, and driving around obstacles

 

[Petrol and Powder]

New to this forum and I just spotted this thread. I spent a lot of time on a 8N when I was younger and I think the OP hit the nail on the head. Despite the age of the 8N, it is still a competent tractor but very limited when compared to the newer designs.
The lack of a live PTO and hydraulics are probably the biggest drawbacks.
A modern diesel, 4WD tractor will run circles around a 8N in terms of actual usefulness but the initial cost is a shock.
The 8N is an iconic tractor and I have great respect for them but it is a very old design. Even well cared for examples are getting near the end of their life. I've seen a few that have been rebuilt to nearly new condition at great cost but at that point you are approaching, sometimes exceeding, the cost of a new tractor in the same class. That's fine if you want the nostalgia of an restored tractor but probably not the best route for an actual working machine.
Good Luck !

 

[skeeter102]

To give this thread a resolution, I decided to wait a bit. I don't like payments all that much, especially 300 a month. The plan is to wait a little longer and put more cash away in order to put more down.

Thanks for everyone's feedback

 

[RollingsFarms]

To give this thread a resolution, I decided to wait a bit. I don't like payments all that much, especially 300 a month. The plan is to wait a little longer and put more cash away in order to put more down. Thanks for everyone's feedback

Smart move. The deals will still be around I am pretty sure, if not better.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Keep in mind that prices only go up over time. Don't wait too long.

 

[skeeter102]

Smart move. The deals will still be around I am pretty sure, if not better.

I made it this long without a new tractor. Waiting won't kill me any more than it already has.

I think I can make do for another 6 months or so. If I still can't afford it then, I guess I really don't need it as bad as I thought I did.

 

[dickfoster]

Keep in mind that prices only go up over time. Don't wait too long.

While the price tag may indeed go up the value of the dollar is also diminishing. It's a form of taxation that few realize we're all paying. They even have sneaky new terms they make up for it from time to time. Quantitative Easing was the last one. It all means the same thing, printing money in order to diminish the value of money we have already earned and saved and that we have yet to earn. If you look at history, that road eventually comes to the same end and it's always the same thing, theft.

 

[DavesTractor]

While the price tag may indeed go up the value of the dollar is also diminishing. It's a form of taxation that few realize we're all paying. They even have sneaky new terms they make up for it from time to time. Quantitative Easing was the last one. It all means the same thing, printing money in order to diminish the value of money we have already earned and saved and that we have yet to earn. If you look at history, that road eventually comes to the same end and it's always the same thing, theft.

I try not to agree with dickfoster very often , and I am just a tractor guy, but history shows that when you print money like mad inflation follows. I'm a cash buyer sort of guy, but it is tempting to buy some property or other large investment at 3% interest and if inflation takes off, pay it back with inflated dollars. Or if inflation does not happen, just pay off the loan with savings. But this gets beyond the scope of TBN I suppose, and quickly gets above my pay grade.

 

[dickfoster]

I try not to agree with dickfoster very often , and I am just a tractor guy, but history shows that when you print money like mad inflation follows. I'm a cash buyer sort of guy, but it is tempting to buy some property or other large investment at 3% interest and if inflation takes off, pay it back with inflated dollars. Or if inflation does not happen, just pay off the loan with savings. But this gets beyond the scope of TBN I suppose, and quickly gets above my pay grade.

Oh yeah!:laughing: