Buying Advice undecided about an 8n or international

[art]

There is really only one good choice and that is the 424 but do not hurt the grille as those parts are used at best.

 

[DavesTractor]

I agree, the 424 is generations ahead on features. The post hole digging has been well covered, but let me add that for rototilling new ground, you need a really slow ground speed while keeping engine speed up for PTO power. A 9N/2N/8N does a really poor job, way too fast ground speed. If you go that route, get a plow and a 3-point disc.

An old Yanmar would have a slow ground speed, some have a super slow range, and the hydraulics are live. If you want to stay with domestic iron, there are quite a few options once you get past the early 50's.

BTW, just because the guy with the 424 won't come down on price does not mean it is a bad deal. If he raised the price $400 and then gave you $400 off it would feel better though, we all want discounts.

PS, a tractor with a new crank worries me a little. What else was wrong, what else was done to it?

 

[coachruss]

well I went with the case 430. I know I could find parts easily if I needed. cranks right up. runs well. the pto still turns when it isn't engaged. got him off the price of 2250 to 1650 so I figure I got a fair bargain. the power steering is great!

 

[GPintheMitten]

Good, post pics.