Tractor Opinions, need help with a decision

sammyd · #41 01/28/11, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by farmerbrian

I've got my eye an Allis 160. Does this model also have the nonstandard 3PT? Also any general opinions on this model?

Should have the regular 3 pt.
Neighbor had a 170 and it was a handy tractor. I drove it baling a bunch.

Only problem was that you are straddling the tranny tube when you drive. And you sit kinda low.
I prefer a nice flat deck, up high.

michiganfarmer · #42 01/28/11, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HermitJohn

I'd be happy to have a D17 or D19 in good condition especially if it were a diesel. They were a good tractor. If I remember they did have high/low range. "D" Allises were from early sixties.

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I have no compplaints abut the engine, or dependability. That D19 I had was a good tractor.

Sammy · #43 01/28/11, 04:14 PM

This may be worth looking at:

http://wichita.craigslist.org/grd/2145436830.html

Curtis B · #44 01/31/11, 09:52 AM

I pulling this back up to get opinions on another brand of tractor. What are the thoughts on Oliver tractors, specificly a 69 550. I have heard good things about them, but no personal experiance. Sammy, I saw that case, and was considering, but it seemed beat up also, but I was going to call on it.

sunflower-n-ks · #45 01/31/11, 11:49 AM

Curtis B

Are you aware of this auction company? http://www.purplewave.com/ They auction a lot of ag equipment.

Curtis B · #46 01/31/11, 12:46 PM

Yep, been watching them too. There is an auction up bout 1.5 hrs north of me on Feb 25, that has a nice massey in it. It is kind of a hope and dream (I figure it will go for around 10K unless very few show), but I plan on taking off work to go, just in case it could fall in my price range.

sheepish · #47 02/01/11, 05:51 AM

If you use much fuel, having a tank at home is the only way to go. Diesel is way safer than gasoline to have around the farm.