best starting tractor

[rrlund]

Instead of us going through 7000 possibilities, why don't you find something and ask about that one specifically? Then, if 19 people tell you not to do it and one tells you otherwise, listen to the 19.

 

[TractorDad3]

Nm

 

[SkipperII]

i have a budget of 3000 dollars. a little mechanic knowledge. and a bunch of tools. means to haul one and places to store it.

I want one to plow my garden, plow snow, brush hog, haul firewood, and haul water to the garden.

I'm looking for one with live hydraulics, live pto, and power steering.

45-65 horsepower. 3 point hitch. any brand. as long as it runs and has my needs I will look at it.


beckham

Ford 5000-5610 or similar. Live hydraulics, and true live pto. Good parts availability in the aftermarket. I agree with No SOS.

 

[kentucky gardener]

Instead of us going through 7000 possibilities, why don't you find something and ask about that one specifically? Then, if 19 people tell you not to do it and one tells you otherwise, listen to the 19.

Ok, this is a good idea. What about a IH 424

 

[kentucky gardener]

what are your parents using ?

A kilt I ck3520. But my dad won’t take the brush hog off. And he won’t let my cousin take it to his house. This tractor will be going from apthe place here in Kentucky to my cousins once a year to brush hog

 

[rustred]

Hmmm. Such a warm welcome on the other forum. Not real sure what your game plan is. View attachment 134614View attachment 134615

i went to school and graduated , but something here is not adding up to me ! when i was that age it was use what dad had on the farm and get the job done. and yes i started farm work at a very young age way before 13. and yes its ok to dream , but totally looking for attention when should be in school, maybe kicked out ? i think you need a hoe and a rake and go to it gardening. this got old real fast.

 

[kentucky gardener]

i went to school and graduated , but something here is not adding up to me ! when i was that age it was use what dad had on the farm and get the job done. and yes i started farm work at a very young age way before 13. and yes its ok to dream , but totally looking for attention when should be in school, maybe kicked out ? i think you need a hoe and a rake and go to it gardening. this got old real fast.

Please, I’m not being like that any more.

 

[rustred]

Please, I’m not being like that any more.

we will see! enough BS is spread on these forums without adding to the pile. now go outside and rake the leaves.

 

[kentucky gardener]

we will see! enough BS is spread on these forums without adding to the pile. now go outside and rake the leaves.

I’m sorry. I ruined this too. Maybe I’ll just sit inside and play video games.

 

[rustred]

I’m sorry. I ruined this too. Maybe I’ll just sit inside and play video games.

that's your whole problem .

 

[DanielW]

A few years ago my brother hauled home a non-running Cockshutt 540 with a loader. I thought, "Oh no, another 40 HP project tractor to add to the pile". But all it needed was a condenser (I put in a carb kit while we were at it), and it's quickly become my favourite tractor by a looooobg margin. Starts instantly in even the coldest winter weather. Purrs like a kitten. Fully independent PTO and fully independent three-point (unlike almost every other tractor of the era). Heavily built in all the areas where it counts, but still small enough to be a nimble loader tractor. Fingertip power steering. I really love that little Cockshutt. I like many of our tractors: our Ford 5000, 6600, Fordson majors (I have three), W6, Deere 2120, Massey 44s & 555, Allis 180, Ford 2N, Kubota 4150, and our Case 530 & 630. But not to the same degree I love that little Cockshutt 540. Those 540's are available all the time around here for very cheap. Just one suggestion: If looking at one, look for one of the later ones with power steering (the earlier ones didn't have power steering. Still good tractors, but power steering is nice to have).

 

[Brown David]

 

[Mule Meat]

I'll see your
And raise you

 

[Ole blue]

Who are the children on this forum? He’s a 13 year old kid. That’s what kids do they ask questions. That’s how they learn stuff. But I’m not surprised by some of these comments, or the ones who posted them. Grown men picking on a little boy. What a joke.

 

[kentucky gardener]

im leaving.

 

[Ole blue]

Listen this is a public forum. I’ve been larking around here since 2015-16. I’ve used this for so much info. I’ve also seen a ton of people come and go. Mostly because of all the nnalert. I get on here several times daily, but every evening I wind down scrolling through all of it. About all the posting I do is calling some of the bullies out. And that they are. I’ve witnessed them bagger an older member, several younger members for asking about getting more power, hunter, and now a young guy for asking what tractor starts best. Don’t let a bunch of assholes run u off because their lives are so miserable they take it out on everyone one else.
Oh and by the way buy a blue tractor there the best!!

 

[MARK ROBKE]

This is for next year. I’m looking at ford selecto speeds.

NO to the selecto speed! Where the Kioti dealer is in your area, used to be an IH dealer for 50 years. There should be some old IH's around your area still, even though that area is much more urbanized nowadays. Mark.

 

[560Dennis]

This is for next year. I’m looking at ford selecto speeds.

I suggest you look for more information at selecto speed ! Many draw backs for a beginner ! My opinion

 

[rustred]

Who are the children on this forum? He’s a 13 year old kid. That’s what kids do they ask questions. That’s how they learn stuff. But I’m not surprised by some of these comments, or the ones who posted them. Grown men picking on a little boy. What a joke.

 

[kentucky gardener]

I am not even trying to defend myself any more.