Ledgemere Farm
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If you could have only one pre-1970 tractor under 30 HP, what would you get?
Best pre-1970 tractor.
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JohnMiller3
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My old MF-135…
Well a bit more than your “30hp”… anyone that had the Perkins 152 cid Super Diesel…/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I’ll take a Massey 35, 135, or 150… all pre-1970… but ~ 37 PTO hp… /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Well a bit more than your “30hp”… anyone that had the Perkins 152 cid Super Diesel…/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I’ll take a Massey 35, 135, or 150… all pre-1970… but ~ 37 PTO hp… /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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I think I would have to agree that tractor would be in top of the running John. She is in real nice condition too! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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<font color="red"> 35, 135, or 150 </font>
Hey, John. I have never heard of a 150. I assume they are a "newer" model 50, but have never seen, or heard of one. Those 135 do seem to be a nice tractor. Perfict size, good power, good parts avalability. Would not be suprised if one becomes my "next" tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[I never ends does it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif]
Hey, John. I have never heard of a 150. I assume they are a "newer" model 50, but have never seen, or heard of one. Those 135 do seem to be a nice tractor. Perfict size, good power, good parts avalability. Would not be suprised if one becomes my "next" tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[I never ends does it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif]
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MF 35 or MF 135.
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Anything CHEAP that still had some paint on it!!!!
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You make it tough to fit your parameters with the 30 hp, and most folks have given you ideas greater than 30. For truly under 30 hp, I'd say one of the Ford Ns or a Ferguson 20. If you want to "fudge" it up slightly over 30 hp, then you have to consider the Ford NAA, 600s, 800s with the Massey-Fergusons. I pick those models because they all still have good parts support and are very flexible. I don't think you will find any 4WD tractors in the pre-1970 group.
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I would agree about the N fords.. 9n, 2n, and 8n. Just under 30hp, lots of em made, and lots of parts support.
I guess if I had to choose, it would be the 8n, as it had the upgraded tranny, steering, hyds, better electrics..proofmeter..etc
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I guess if I had to choose, it would be the 8n, as it had the upgraded tranny, steering, hyds, better electrics..proofmeter..etc
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bnixon
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I would also have to say MF 135 Diesel. I grew up on one my Grandfather bought new. He sold it with his house when he moved back into town and the new owner is still driving it strong today. I am going to see if I can buy it back from him. Just to have! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Libertine
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IHCrules:
How about (staying under the 30hp) a International 454, or, going back a bit an old H (wide front) or even a Super C. The C is real easy to add remotes and 3pt hitch (I know, I did it). It's not heavy enough for HD loader work or to hang a BH on (which is why I sold mine), but very nice, reliable tractors, parts are available (although not quite as easy as the old MFs). CCI's Fergie is really spiffy as is JohnMiller3's MF. They still make 454s (I think it is the 3505 Mahindra model - but not certain of the model #).
Anyway, that's my suggestion.
JEH
How about (staying under the 30hp) a International 454, or, going back a bit an old H (wide front) or even a Super C. The C is real easy to add remotes and 3pt hitch (I know, I did it). It's not heavy enough for HD loader work or to hang a BH on (which is why I sold mine), but very nice, reliable tractors, parts are available (although not quite as easy as the old MFs). CCI's Fergie is really spiffy as is JohnMiller3's MF. They still make 454s (I think it is the 3505 Mahindra model - but not certain of the model #).
Anyway, that's my suggestion.
JEH
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Actually, I have a 1954 Farmall 200 (similar to a Super C) that I am very fond of. I was mostly just wondering what everyone else thought of, when they thought of "Old Timers". /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
larso1
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I'll take a Case 211B/311B utility with wide front, triple range transmission, and live PTO. Oh yes.
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