This is a bit off topic since is not about a tractor, but a water pump ; A 16 hp. 2 stroke gasoline engine from 1987 (never used, and dirt cheap). The thing is that i don't know how gasoline used to be 29 years ago, i know it used to be lower octane and more viscus; and in order to somewhat...
I was looking to buy a SH tractor (NW, JD, MF, AGCO ...) and found a lot of good running ones from the early '90's but i am worried about the accessibility of spare parts for this machines.
Are they compatible with the newer models ?
are the producers still making parts for the old models ...
I have an 65 hp, 2WD, 7385 lbs tractor equipped with 14.4R38 tires that i used mostly for pulling and plowing.
For the most part i am ok with it but i get in a lot of trouble on wet terrain, and since i can't afford a new tractor in the near future, i was thinking for a cheap fix by replacing...
I am considering buying a new Foton F824 (4x4 82hp 4t) , it will be used mostly for pulling 5-14 tons and plowing ( 12in deep and 47in wide \30,120cm ).
My only concern with the tractor is its tires size (front: 11.2 - 24 rear: 16.9 - 34) , i see most tractors at similar hp have bigger tires...