question about older tractor

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Hairy Moose Knuckles

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As most of you know, I have been on a quest to find me a decent running older tractor. I have noticed something and was just curius. what was the purpose of some models having their front tires close to one another?

by the way, I did locate a Farmall Super C that has been completely restored including the engine having a complete overhaul.
 
Primarily to cultivate row crops with!

Am interested in the details of the Super C, I may be able to help you with info!
 
They were one of the most sought after quality tractors for small farms ever made.

depends on the year (should have a 3 point hitch) that works smoothly, my 1940 B doesn't have one,,

the 6 volt system can be changed to a 12 relatively easily!

Most of this antique Iron has been picked over by guys like me to restore,, if it all looks and runs well for 2500 it will be well worth it! you can spend that much on a crapsman lawn mower!!

Try to get some good pics and I or someone else will gladly post them for you if you need it!

I'm excited for you!
 
I'd like to see the do si do square dance routine!

But serously Hairy, that machine would be awesome for the forth of july parade and sitting in your front yard, but to expect a 50 + year old tractor to make you $$$farming 50 acres is I think asking a bit much from the tired iron....

Once again, try for less than 4 decades old and diesel (you can grow your own fuel) ....50 acres? Then get the biggest tractor you can find.

This is the last I will say on this though. I hope you get a machine that works for you and makes you happy. In my opinion though, the super C (or any of it's contemporaries) wont make you very happy for very long for what you want to do.
 
I may eventually build up to a newer tractor. Here is my reasoning for going with an older tractor.

1. I'm just getting started and have a limited budget. Yes, eventually I would like to have something better, but right now, I need something that will do the job.

2. I don't see these old tractors losing their value. The way I figure it, If I spend 2500.00 now, in a couple of years, I can get most if not all of my money back. Especially, if I choose one of the more popular models.

3. I'm not looking for speed. I enjoy being out on my farm. If it takes me all day to plant 20 rows of corn. I enjoyed myself.

4. I am looking for something to work on in my spare time, I want to learn how tractors work and how to work on them. NO, I don't want to spend every waken hour of the day working on them, but I would like to know how to fix it, if something does go wrong.

I have absolutely nothing against modern high dollar tractors. Really I don't, but I grew up learning to get by with what I had, not spending every dime I have to get the best. Makes sense to me, Make sense to you?
 
Makes sense to me. :thumb:

I was in your situation when I first bought my 50 acres and then built our house on it. I was tapped out but needed a tractor. I shopped but not enough. I bought a Ford 8N. Cool little tractor. But it always needed work. I would plan to mow or brush hog but end up just working on the tractor. I was disappointed, but should have expected it. Sounds like you are more prepared for the repairs. You will learn how it works, no doubt. The 8N didn't have a two stage clutch. My place has a lot of hills. I about went over a couple of hills learning why a two stage clutch was a big advantage. I ended up selling it because I got tired of having to fix something every two weeks and I didn't feel it was safe on my hills. No roll bar. 2wd. Very high pucker factor on some of the hills. The difference between the 8n and my Kubota 4wd 30hp is night and day. It really makes be appreciate how easy the kubota makes some of my tasks. Plus the front end loader is the BOMB!!!
 
Hairy Moose Knuckles said:
I may eventually build up to a newer tractor. Here is my reasoning for going with an older tractor.

1. I'm just getting started and have a limited budget. Yes, eventually I would like to have something better, but right now, I need something that will do the job.

2. I don't see these old tractors losing their value. The way I figure it, If I spend 2500.00 now, in a couple of years, I can get most if not all of my money back. Especially, if I choose one of the more popular models.

3. I'm not looking for speed. I enjoy being out on my farm. If it takes me all day to plant 20 rows of corn. I enjoyed myself.

4. I am looking for something to work on in my spare time, I want to learn how tractors work and how to work on them. NO, I don't want to spend every waken hour of the day working on them, but I would like to know how to fix it, if something does go wrong.

I have absolutely nothing against modern high dollar tractors. Really I don't, but I grew up learning to get by with what I had, not spending every dime I have to get the best. Makes sense to me, Make sense to you?
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Are you going to purchase a picker?

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