Hello all.
It has been some time since I have posted on this forum. Have a 53 Cub that my Grandfather bought new and I still use it. I also rescued a 50 C that was headed to the scrap yard and I use it as well. Mostly for mowing my neighbors fields since her husband had passed. Around 15 acres I have mowed it with the Cub using a Mott flail mower. Slow going but I really enjoy the seat time. Last year I got a good deal on an older JD pull behind mower. I believe it is a 127 gyramower. Pulled it with the C and it was much faster. I now have a chance to purchase a 1955 Farmall 400D. It has been restored and diesel pump and injectors have been rebuilt as well as new clutch and TA rebuild. Has papers for all work done. I don't know much about them. I understand the start on gas and switch to run and cool down on gas then put in diesel run position after shut down. I have downloaded the manual for it. I would like to mow and bale this field and this tractor would do the job I believe.
Could some one give me some of their knowledge of running/owning this model tractor?
Does this tractor have a 2 stage clutch?
Independant PTO?
How are the hydraulics used/actuated?
Any info/experiences appreciated.
It has been some time since I have posted on this forum. Have a 53 Cub that my Grandfather bought new and I still use it. I also rescued a 50 C that was headed to the scrap yard and I use it as well. Mostly for mowing my neighbors fields since her husband had passed. Around 15 acres I have mowed it with the Cub using a Mott flail mower. Slow going but I really enjoy the seat time. Last year I got a good deal on an older JD pull behind mower. I believe it is a 127 gyramower. Pulled it with the C and it was much faster. I now have a chance to purchase a 1955 Farmall 400D. It has been restored and diesel pump and injectors have been rebuilt as well as new clutch and TA rebuild. Has papers for all work done. I don't know much about them. I understand the start on gas and switch to run and cool down on gas then put in diesel run position after shut down. I have downloaded the manual for it. I would like to mow and bale this field and this tractor would do the job I believe.
Could some one give me some of their knowledge of running/owning this model tractor?
Does this tractor have a 2 stage clutch?
Independant PTO?
How are the hydraulics used/actuated?
Any info/experiences appreciated.