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GFC Firefighter · 08-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Maybe a 2wd diesel with 50+ hp with a front end loader...

Called a tractor place today and they ain't got no 4WD in my price range....one place though did have two 4wd Kubotas like $8,000-$8,500 but they were only 28-30 hp with not FEL.

**tractor beam** · 08-10-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GFC Firefighter

Maybe a 2wd diesel with 50+ hp with a front end loader...

Called a tractor place today and they ain't got no 4WD in my price range....one place though did have two 4wd Kubotas like $8,000-$8,500 but they were only 28-30 hp with not FEL.

Ah, NO! You need a minimum of 40 HP period. Any less is just gonna piss you off in terms of impliments and so on. You gots lots of project there buddy. Have you explored the new tractors and the payment options? Likely out of reach, but you should at least check into it, if at least for a good laugh. Who knows. I'm off to bed GFC. 3:30 AM comes mighty hard to this 43 year old. Talk to you later! Chris

GFC Firefighter · 08-10-2010, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the help man.

**tractor beam** · 08-11-2010, 09:06 PM

I just hope youy manage something, without having to go Chinese or buying a real piece of work.

GFC Firefighter · 08-11-2010, 09:36 PM

I've found a Ford 3000 with 20'trailer, rotary cutter, leveling blade, and harrows for $9,000.

But I may keep looking.

GFC Firefighter · 08-12-2010, 08:49 PM

WOOOT!!!!!

I think I've found the tractor I need and everything.

It's a Ford 3000. Comes with a new 7' x 20' trailer, new set of harrows, rotary cutter, and leveling blade for $9,000!

The tractor looks to have a nearly new paint job, new gaskets, and basically new rear tires.

It cranked right up!

Said it had like 16|2| hours on it.

It's at a John Deere dealership.

Gonna call the dealership early in the morning and tell them to hold it for me tomorrow til I get off because I think I am going to buy it!!! JUST GOT TO GET A LOAN!!!

I looked around the right side of the tractor and I guess it's the injector and theres a bolt at the bottom of it...its leaking a little oil but now bad. Maybe nothing?

What yall think about a Ford 3000?

Looks like it had a place where you can put a loader.

**tractor beam** · 08-12-2010, 10:59 PM

GFCl, I don't want to wipe the stars from your eyes, and only you can make the decision when the tumblers fall into place, but I think you could do better myself. I just can't help but feel that a tractor, for you, without a loader, is going to really hinder you right off. The aggrivation will mount fairly soon off as you discover how badly your hands are tied without a loader. I would keep looking at craigslist. That's all I'm going to say, but I think it would really pay off for you in the long run. After all, the economy really sucks right now, and it really is a buyers market. Hows about some pictures of the Ford at least?

GFC Firefighter · 08-12-2010, 11:50 PM

Well I plan to get it and buy a loader later on...

Just need to get the place mowed and harrowed up first....

Shoot, I've been thinking that with them torn down buildings..I better just get a bulldozer from the unit ($90/hr) and push em up because I will probably bust a tire...

irwin · 08-13-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GFC Firefighter

Said it had like 16|2| hours on it.

? 16,000 or 1,600 hours ?

I'm in agreement with tractorbeam in checking craigslist daily.. he's also right about the economy creating a buyers market. .. but! gotta be patient and wait for the right deal.

My only concern about an older machine is all those years and what was it treated like.. a paint job is done to make it prettier not better.. I'll take a rough looker for a better price than pay extra because someone painted it.

However if you have your heart set on it, don't worry too much, just work it and see, it might be a winner. If it breaks down, you'll just have to start over like a few of us had to do.

**tractor beam** · 08-13-2010, 09:24 PM

[quote=irwin;114690. If it breaks down, you'll just have to start over like a few of us had to do.[/quote]

Been there.....Done that.

rsmith335 · 08-13-2010, 10:41 PM

Do what you can with the tractor you can afford and leave the rest until you can afford what you need to finish or hire it done. Farmers who have the equipmet work pretty cheap in there down time. Most farmers work there ass off for every dollar they make and would like to pick a coupple of extra bucks in there down time.

GFC Firefighter · 08-15-2010, 10:52 PM

Well I bought it. $8,750 for everything

It's a 1968 Ford 3000 diesel. Had 16 hours on it with a 2 in the red.

Called the owner and found out that everything has been redone on it from his knowledge (engine rebuilt, tractor painted,etc). His wife told me when I picked the mower and blade up that her husband used the tractor to clean up there yard and little bit of land and harrow a garden.

The deal came with a 6' mower, new 6' harrows from TSC, and new scrape blade and also a brand new 7' x 20' heavy duty trailer... WONDER IF MY 79 4X4 FORD WILL FIT ON IT?

This is what I paid for everything

Ford 3000- $3,500
6' Harrows- $1,250
7' x 20' trailer- $2,500
Scrape blade- $500
6' Rotary cutter- $1,000

TOTAL: $8,750

**tractor beam** · 08-16-2010, 11:07 PM

A super big congrats to you GFC. Looks like a very nice outfit you have there!

GFC Firefighter · 08-16-2010, 11:44 PM

I'm still wondering about somethings on the tractor.

On the side of the tractor it has a knob and then a tiny lever under the seat.

Then I am wondering what gear I should put the transmission in when mowing and harrowing....

Hmmm

irwin · 08-17-2010, 08:56 PM

That's a fine looking unit GF

May it work hard and give you many problem free years.

Larry1510 · 12-12-2011, 11:39 AM

GFC, Find a manual for that model tractor and it will give you all of the information you need. It's a must if you plan to keep the tractor for any length of time.
Larry1510

PSJ · 12-15-2011, 09:09 AM

Good luck with your new tractor. Looks like a nice find! PJ

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