I'm planning on buying an old, smaller, cheap manure spreader. I will only need to use it a couple times per year.
I've seen International - McCormick 100 & 200, Oliver, and John Deere (don't know the models, # all worn off) ones for sale near me - all at $300-$500. I haven't travelled to look at them, just seen pics.
I realize chains may break, some maintenance needed, etc - on equipment that is 70 years old. My question really regards parts availability. Are any of these brands more difficult to find parts for, or more difficult to worn on, than the others? I think I have read that the "S" apron chain links on the International are getting hard to find. I don't know about Oliver. I assume Deere may be easier parts? The IH seems to be the most prevalent.
I've seen International - McCormick 100 & 200, Oliver, and John Deere (don't know the models, # all worn off) ones for sale near me - all at $300-$500. I haven't travelled to look at them, just seen pics.
I realize chains may break, some maintenance needed, etc - on equipment that is 70 years old. My question really regards parts availability. Are any of these brands more difficult to find parts for, or more difficult to worn on, than the others? I think I have read that the "S" apron chain links on the International are getting hard to find. I don't know about Oliver. I assume Deere may be easier parts? The IH seems to be the most prevalent.
