Suggestions Needed

[jay3534]

I need another tractor because my AC 5015 is too small for the six acres I just bought. There are older Fords and MF for sale in my area in my price range under $5000 but I don't know what to look for. Any help would be appreciated in what to look for.

Jay

 

[Don87]

What exactly are you doing on that 6 acres? And what is the landscape like...........bare?, half wooded?........all wooded with a house?...........any outbuildings?

 

[jeff9366]

You need to tell us what an AC 5015 is, how much weight, how much HP.........so we know where you are coming from.

 

[Soundguy]

an AC 5015 is like a rider lawnmower sized SCUT

18hp, 15 ptohp.. about 1500# wet.


Depending ont he ops needs fo rthe 6ac. I'd say anything from a ford 6xx/8xx ( or rowcrop depending on the layout ).. up to a 2000 / 3000 ford.

again.. depending on needs..

 

[Don87]

an AC 5015 is like a rider lawnmower sized SCUT

18hp, 15 ptohp.. about 1500# wet.


Depending ont he ops needs fo rthe 6ac. I'd say anything from a ford 6xx/8xx ( or rowcrop depending on the layout ).. up to a 2000 / 3000 ford.

again.. depending on needs..

My thoughts exactly, that's why I asked about usage.

 

[Don87]

You need to tell us what an AC 5015 is, how much weight, how much HP.........so we know where you are coming from.

TractorData.com Allis Chalmers 5015 tractor information

 

[jay3534]

Usage will mowing 6 acres of mostly open pasture and blade for driveway which is 900 feet.

 

[Soundguy]

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

 

[Don87]

Soundguy has some very good advice, but could I ask what tractors you've seen for sale in your area?

 

[murphy1244]

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

There is a 4000 by me with a loader for 6500.00

 

[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