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[Soundguy]

if a 4 cyl.. that's pricey.. if a 3 cyl, and in good condition.. not a bad price.. assuming manual gear tranny and not powershifting SOS...

 

[murphy1244]

if a 4 cyl.. that's pricey.. if a 3 cyl, and in good condition.. not a bad price.. assuming manual gear tranny and not powershifting SOS...

What do you know about a 445C?

 

[Soundguy]

I know enought to direct you to ask RickB


I don't mess with the (new) industrials enough to TRY to tell you something.

I can read you specs off a sheet.. but that's not what ya want..

 

[murphy1244]

I know enought to direct you to ask RickB


I don't mess with the (new) industrials enough to TRY to tell you something.

I can read you specs off a sheet.. but that's not what ya want..

Just thought to ask your opinion on it as there is one for sale here and looks very clean. Not that I need another Tractor.

 

[Soundguy]

ask rick for specifics.. but I havn't heard any 'bad' things about that model..

 

[jay3534]

There are 8n's, a 601 / MF 135 and a 235's locally. Thanks for the replies

 

[Big Barn]

getcha a good 600/601/800/801 4 or 5spd.. or 2000/4000 4 or 5spd, or 2000/3000 with a 4-6-8 spd

any of the above with PS will be nice.. but not a deal killer.

any of those will do a 5-6' rough mower.. obviously the larger engined ones are a lil more capable if using a 6' mower.. etc.

if going 65+.. get a diesel.. if 55-64.. get a gasser. JMHO

Our first diesel Ford 3000 purchased the year they came out(mid 60's I think) was made in England and had no power steering. Great for straight rows when seeding row crop but you wouldn't want one if you were considering a loader. Our 600 series Ford and Fordson Dexta were fine without PS.

Cheers, Terry

 

[GManBart]

There are 8n's, a 601 / MF 135 and a 235's locally. Thanks for the replies

The problem with the 8Ns is they lack live hydraulics....it's a pain, or a two-stage clutch. The PTO shaft has to be turning to raise the implement. I've gotten stuck where I had to disconnect the PTO shaft so that I could raise the implement without turning the blades. The MF 135 and 235s are good machines.

 

[Soundguy]

what's the info on the 601?

gasser?

what tranny?

condition?

price?

 

[jay3534]

Ford 1962 601 Workmaster Tractor
4 Cylinder, 32 HP Diesel Engine