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Originally posted by speedracing944
I too was looking at newer diesel, hydrostatic compact tractors but at an entry price of $15,000
How many hours can I get out of a Ford before a rebuild? 1000 hours? 3000 hours?
Like Porsches, are there trouble areas I should pay particular attention to when looking at one?
The one I an looking at has a front end loader on it.
Speedy
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Speedy,
Not trying to talk you into anything, but I went with a sub-compact tractor and it does everything so well it is scary. After I owned it for two years I went out and bought another one used!
I mow over seven acres and move and spread a BUNCH of manure. The tractors run flawlessly.
MF
I don't know anything about Fords, but when I bought my farm there was an old MF 235 in the barn. I sought the advise of some local guys and they were very adamant about maintenance records, condition of the fuel system and injectors (high dollar area: air filters are key here) and condition of hydraulic lines.