Top Three Vintage Tractors

Soundguy · Mar 10, 2011

see that alot here.. rows of worn out stuff parked..

soundguy

SixHoeBob · Mar 10, 2011

I am very familiar with the 8Ns and Ford Jubilees. A 3400 is much more productive and user friendly, except the 3 point hitch. Kubota does not seem to feel the hitch should raise smoothly like the 60 year old Ford hitches.

Turbys_1700 · Mar 11, 2011

Talking about older iron and the ability to repair, our 2 D-17's are sleeved gas engines built in the 60's. Very easy to rebuild. My 1720 is parent bore and would require a re-bore to re-build. However, I doubt that I will put 4500 hours on my 1720. That's what both D-17's have. They still run and could use a re-build but that Power Crater engine is sure one tough bugger.

bp fick · Mar 11, 2011

For the small truck farmers, tobacco plot keepers or the onion growers, it was the small tractor that enabled us to do what had almost never been done before. After WWII, the Masseys and Farmalls were a godsend. Many of them, to the day, are still sought after. Putt-putt slowly, wide set front,lighter weight to prevent compaction, cultivate by looking down at your feet. Priceless.

I'm partial, but my vote goes to the Massey Pony and Farmall Cubs and A.

20 20 · Mar 11, 2011

ford 9, 2, 8 N's

farmalls a, b, c, h, m.....

allis chamlers

ferguson

Soundguy · Mar 11, 2011

is that the quarter inching valve I have heard about?

I also heard some models could be upgraded to REAL position control..

soundguy

SixHoeBob said:
I am very familiar with the 8Ns and Ford Jubilees. A 3400 is much more productive and user friendly, except the 3 point hitch. Kubota does not seem to feel the hitch should raise smoothly like the 60 year old Ford hitches.

s78wingrider · Mar 11, 2011

Glad a few people finally mentioned the old IH's! Wonder how many are still working? Wish I had my M back! :confused2: :thumbsup:

:confused2:

SARG · Mar 11, 2011

Not popular ..... but certainly rare.

49G Brockway .... I read there was 458 made.

YesDeere · Mar 11, 2011

This old girl got my great-grandfather through the lean times. 48. She resides in my shed now

Soundguy · Mar 11, 2011

s78wingrider said:
Glad a few people finally mentioned the old IH's! Wonder how many are still working? Wish I had my M back! :confused2: :thumbsup: :confused2:

there are plenty of red ones out there. the H and M and well.. the letter series in general are out there and in use plenty..

I missed getting a minty 49H a while back and still kick myself..

soundguy

bp fick · Mar 11, 2011

Soundguy said:
is that the quarter inching valve I have heard about?

I also heard some models could be upgraded to REAL position control..

soundguy

Off topic. Actually, the quarter inch is an inexpensive 3 pt system and it works, but it's just OK. Kubota only uses it on their small cuts and subcuts to keep the price low, so it is speculated. The real gripe you may have heard about is the 3 pt system on the more basic L series Kubotas. Numerous complaints about that on "some" basic models of the L and no real "fix" has really been discussed. Kubota employs lots of position control on models further up the food chain.

wolc123 · Mar 11, 2011

#1 - 1951-52 8n (Most refined version of first modern utility tractor), #2 - Farmall Cub (slightly better fuel economy on 1 row cultivation than the A), #3 - JD 4020 (turbocharged diesel, 100 plus hp, bulletproof)

Soundguy · Mar 11, 2011

bp fick said:
Off topic. Actually, the quarter inch is an inexpensive 3 pt system and it works, but it's just OK. Kubota only uses it on their small cuts and subcuts to keep the price low, so it is speculated. The real gripe you may have heard about is the 3 pt system on the more basic L series Kubotas. Numerous complaints about that on "some" basic models of the L and no real "fix" has really been discussed. Kubota employs lots of position control on models further up the food chain.

considering the technology for smooth draft and position control has been around since at least 1938.. one would think kubota might have a real good handle on it.. or any manufacturer for that matter...

soundguy

boggen · Mar 12, 2011

manufacturers are getting better about posting at very min a parts catalog online.

if they would only get off there rear. and put operating manuals, parts manuals up on there websites. along with diagnostic / trouble shooting info. so it is quick and easy to use. along with codes, for various chips / computers that could be easily downloaded and viewed. i think modern tractors would have a better chance.

craiglist at min i see at least an 8n if not more for sale. and same goes for regular trading post papers.

though i was finally disappointed. and had to call some salvage yards, to find the PTO shaft for the allis chalmers CA i have.

20 20 · Mar 12, 2011

s78wingrider said:
Glad a few people finally mentioned the old IH's! Wonder how many are still working? Wish I had my M back! :confused2: :thumbsup: :confused2:

Yeh I could not believe how far a thread on old tractors went without mention of one of the most popular {farmalls} machines ever used.

:ashamed:

20 20 · Mar 12, 2011

Soundguy said:
there are plenty of red ones out there. the H and M and well.. the letter series in general are out there and in use plenty..

I missed getting a minty 49H a while back and still kick myself..

soundguy

I just met an older gentleman that has a collection of farmalls A through H. I may in the near future be the owner of one{H}

. IMO they were tough old tractors that would out work{outlast} most any of the new stuff.

Soundguy · Mar 12, 2011

boggen said:
manufacturers are getting better about posting at very min a parts catalog online.

if they would only get off there rear. and put operating manuals, parts manuals up on there websites. along with diagnostic / trouble shooting info. so it is quick and easy to use. along with codes, for various chips / computers that could be easily downloaded and viewed. i think modern tractors would have a better chance.

craiglist at min i see at least an 8n if not more for sale. and same goes for regular trading post papers.

though i was finally disappointed. and had to call some salvage yards, to find the PTO shaft for the allis chalmers CA i have.

i think they don't as they want you to buy / pay or those services.. etc.

soundguy

catskinner · Mar 13, 2011

I tend to forget about the old cubs, my friend growing up would ride his all over culivating gardens. He still has it to this day and using it.

bdeboer · Mar 15, 2011

bakerg said:
We had a B with a loader that my dad use to move manure out of the cow barn, don't think he was eating his lunch while doing that.:laughing::laughing:
I actually still have the tractor in the shed waiting to be restored.

There is a picture of me probably 3 years old sitting on one of my uncles lap on a B with a missing tire on a tricycle front end and a trip loader shoveling manure.:thumbsup: This would have been around the late 60's

jusalooking · Mar 15, 2011

That is great, I myself have a pic of my dad standing on a New 8n which to me ( altough everything i have is JD Green ) would of been one of the top 3, i would guess the 8n,s the farmall F-12,s and gosh it,s so hard to put your finger on 3, maybe the AC 45,s i know there is alot of room there but i am trying to get the farmers out of the horse and buggie,s to motors, probaly the JD GP,s would be there to, My Grandpa went from workhorse,s to a Model T converson to a 9n,