IH 140 or ?

[sixdogs]

I saw an IH 140 offset the other day and thought it might be perfect for cultivating my several acres of sweet corn. I would prefer if it came in a non-offset version. Does anyone know if it does? As well, maybe there are similar IH models that might be of the same era that would work? I suppose even the IH 265 Japanese tractors might work but I don't know the models or numbers.

I really like the quality of the old IH tractors and I only need 2WD to cultivate. In fact, my fertilizer units would bolt right on to an eary IH like the 140 or ?? .

I know very little about these IH tractors but was smitten by the purr of a finely made engine and quality of construction. Anyone know much about these tractors or models and what a real nice one might cost in $$ ??. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[scott_vt]

I saw an IH 140 offset the other day and thought it might be perfect for cultivating my several acres of sweet corn. I would prefer if it came in a non-offset version. Does anyone know if it does? As well, maybe there are similar IH models that might be of the same era that would work? I suppose even the IH 265 Japanese tractors might work but I don't know the models or numbers.

I really like the quality of the old IH tractors and I only need 2WD to cultivate. In fact, my fertilizer units would bolt right on to an eary IH like the 140 or ?? .

I know very little about these IH tractors but was smitten by the purr of a finely made engine and quality of construction. Anyone know much about these tractors or models and what a real nice one might cost in $$ ??. Thanks in advance for any help.

Good Evenin sixdogs,
The IH 140 followed the Super A which followed the A. The offset tractors were mainly used for cultivating, and what made them so attractive at this job was the superior visibility that the operator had while running the machine ! I have a Super A and also a 42 A. I use them for snow plowing and pulling a trailer. I also have a sickle mower for my 42. I bought my 49 Super A for $700 and then restored it a couple of years back, it is a great tractor, and I dont think I would sell it for under $4k to $5k !

 

[BobG_in_VA]

I saw an IH 140 offset the other day and thought it might be perfect for cultivating my several acres of sweet corn. I would prefer if it came in a non-offset version. Does anyone know if it does?

I really like the quality of the old IH tractors and I only need 2WD to cultivate. In fact, my fertilizer units would bolt right on to an eary IH like the 140 or ?? .

I know very little about these IH tractors but was smitten by the purr of a finely made engine and quality of construction. Anyone know much about these tractors or models and what a real nice one might cost in $$ ??. Thanks in advance for any help.

The Super As were followed by the 100, then by the 130, then to the 140. It may be the BEST tractor ever devised for its purpose...DO NOT GET ONE OF THE DIESEL later units. The gas models (1959-1978 --I think...) are the best cultivator tractors still in existance. The engines are easy to maintain, and they run for thousands of hours with just minimal maintenance..(oil changes, etc)...I've got a 1974 140 "key start" (starts like a car rather than with a separate starter button). Great tractor. What year is the 140 you are looking at? If you don't know list the serial # and we will tell you....Good luck. BobG in VA

 

[sixdogs]

Bob and Scott----

Good advice there--I'll steer clear of the diesels. Very helpful. I'm not looking at a specific one; I only know the one I saw was very sweet and I knew they made a lot of them. I have the books with the serial numbers so can look it up. I'll presume the later the year of manufacture the better? I just plan to search auctions and such until I find a near-perfect one that I like. They don't seem to bring very much money. How nice they are is a hidden secret.
I once had an IH 265 Hi-Clearance (Japanese) and really liked it.

Scott--I like your Super A and actually thought of one of those first. I just happened to hear and see the 140 up close first.
What do you think a nice 140 would be worth and did they make any that weren't offsets?

 

[scott_vt]

The Super As were followed by the 100, then by the 130, then to the 140. It may be the BEST tractor ever devised for its purpose.... BobG in VA

Good Mornin Bob,
I didnt forget about those units, but I did kind of fast foward to the Super A ! They were IMHO some of the best tractors evewr made for that job !

Bob and Scott----

Good advice there--I'll steer clear of the diesels. Very helpful. I'm not looking at a specific one; I only know the one I saw was very sweet and I knew they made a lot of them. I have the books with the serial numbers so can look it up. I'll presume the later the year of manufacture the better? I just plan to search auctions and such until I find a near-perfect one that I like. They don't seem to bring very much money. How nice they are is a hidden secret.
I once had an IH 265 Hi-Clearance (Japanese) and really liked it.

Scott--I like your Super A and actually thought of one of those first. I just happened to hear and see the 140 up close first.
What do you think a nice 140 would be worth and did they make any that weren't offsets?

Good Mornin Sixdogs,
What you will get with a later unit over the Super A is a 123 cu in engine over what I have which is the 113 cu in ! A bit more HP, you will also get a water pump compared to my thermosysyem ! There were a few more improvements but overall the tractors didnt change much ! I would think an IH140 in good shape would go from $3500 to $5000.

Good luck !

 

[Taylortractornut]

Dad has 2 for sale one we just restored and one her bought restored. The 70 model has a 3 point hitch and a set of cultivators the 60 model has a one point hitch and a one point disc and 2 bottom breaking plow and a homemade middle buster. The 70 model has a bit darker pain than it was supposed to but its all stock except for that. The owner had it restored for his truck patch.

 

[halfbean]

Taylortractornut, I am looking for a 140 and am in E Texas. I would be interested in talking to you about your 140. My e-mail is halbean@aol.com
Thanks
Hal

 

[Taylortractornut]

Heres a pic of one of dads 140's this is a 70 model.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Mornin Taylortractornut,
That IH 140 is a beauty, thanks for posting !

 

[sixdogs]

Heres a pic of one of dads 140's this is a 70 model.

Great tractor---thanks for photos.

 

[Taylortractornut]

Thanks we have another one with a 1 point hitch that we redid ourselve thats a 60 model its got a different grill. Waiting to get the hitch and cultivator parts blasted an painted.

 

[DoveHillFarm]

I have a few questions. What I have read thus far on this thread has been very helpful, by the way. However, I am wondering if I can convert a 1966 IH 140 into a 3-point hitch myself. I am considering buying one locally but don't know a lot about the cultivators, etc., that it can handle.

 

[flusher]

I saw an IH 140 offset the other day and thought it might be perfect for cultivating my several acres of sweet corn. I would prefer if it came in a non-offset version. Does anyone know if it does? As well, maybe there are similar IH models that might be of the same era that would work? I suppose even the IH 265 Japanese tractors might work but I don't know the models or numbers.

I really like the quality of the old IH tractors and I only need 2WD to cultivate. In fact, my fertilizer units would bolt right on to an eary IH like the 140 or ?? .

I know very little about these IH tractors but was smitten by the purr of a finely made engine and quality of construction. Anyone know much about these tractors or models and what a real nice one might cost in $$ ??. Thanks in advance for any help.

Scotty is right. And he knows his Super A's.

The Farmall Super A is what you want for a few acres of row crop.
I bought mine last Nov locally for $1300. It's a 1951 model painted safety orange since it was used by CalTrans to mow ditches.
It came with a mid-mount sicklebar mower (6-ft blade) and a scraper on the 3pt hitch. Normally these Farmalls come with a 2-point hitch.

You can find these old Farmalls on craigslist all the time. The best deals, IMHO, come with tractor and implements, like the sicklebar mower and blade that were part of my deal. You can also find mid-mount cultivation implements for Farmall Cubs, A's and Super A's on eBay fairly often.

 

[sixdogs]

Thanks Scott and others--I've now included the Super A in my search.

 

[bontai_Joe]

I know you are probably looking for "red" tractors mostly,, but Deere made a model 900HC with a 25 HP diesel from the 1986 thru the 1990 I think. It's a high crop tractor made just for what you want to do. Just suggesting an alternative.

 

[sixdogs]

I know you are probably looking for "red" tractors mostly,, but Deere made a model 900HC with a 25 HP diesel from the 1986 thru the 1990 I think. It's a high crop tractor made just for what you want to do. Just suggesting an alternative.

I have owned a 900HC but the parts were too hard to come by. Engine parts next to impossible and many parts exclusive to that model. Sold it at a good price and on to something to just do the sweet corn. Thanks

 

[GeoTractor]

Howdy, I have been trying to find the age of my IH 140 but most lists stop around 1970. If you know the year of the following SN please let me know: 57855.

Thanks in advance!

 

[soal man]

Howdy, I have been trying to find the age of my IH 140 but most lists stop around 1970. If you know the year of the following SN please let me know: 57855.

Thanks in advance!

Looks like it was produced in 1976. Found this on another site:


1958: 501
1959: 2011
1960: 8082
1961: 11168
1962: 16637
1963: 21181
1964: 25387
1965: 28408
1966: 31285
1967: 34818
1968: 37352
1969: 39906
1970: 42300
1971: 44424
1972: 46605
1973: 48507
1974: 50720
1975: 54273
1976: 57773
1977: 60839
1978: 63111
1979: 64544

 

[DJ54]

IH made a 240, in Tricycle, and utility... 2 point Fast Hitch. Same 123 engine..., & 4 speed tranny If you're looking to cultivate, the SA, 100, 130,140, would do best. Looking right over top of the row...

The trouble with the newer tractors, I do not believe they are set up for row crops.

Year before last, when travelling to KY a lot.. I could not believe the amount of A's and newer..., and C's still in service cultivating in tobacco patches.., between Maysville and Lexington on Rt. 68.

I have 2 A's. I would LOVE to have a newer model with the single prong Fast Hitch, for antique plowing days..!!

Oliver also made an offset model... A 44 if I remember correctly. The JD 900 in there too... And a while back, I found a Ford version... Can't remember the model number through...

I see you are from Central Ohio... Would that 140 be the one in Nerk..?? The price has dropped drastically, from the first time it was posted...

 

[sixdogs]

The Ford was a 1710 and was a nice tractor with lots of spare parts around from the 1710 and 1720 regular models. I don't own a High Crop at the moment but am always on the lookout. Always have to be wary as well since a lot of these never made it under cover or even got the oil changed.
These antique plowing days you mention--where are they in Ohio this year? I missed the Horse Progress Days or whatever it's called--in Ohio two years ago.