Fergie prices in Eastern Ontario?

I'm looking at a MF30 that I like.

The valves stick when the engine starts cold. As it warms up they cut in and run fine. In the owner's manual it refers to this and explains how to "lap" the valves to restore compression. The engine is otherwise in excellent condition with very few hours since a complete rebuild at the dealer's. Several years ago my dad paid $4000. for the tractor with a Freeman loader installed.

Neither of these repair projects is something I particularly want to try, so the Fergie is on the block.

I will say, though, that the TEA20 is much nicer at handling a trailer than its replacement, the Massey Harris 30. Backing up is where the Fergie's sophisticated steering geometry becomes apparent. I like being able to leave the Massey in gear when I shut it off, though.

Rod: Got mine 1 1/2 years ago for $1750. A STEAL!! Approx. 100 hrs of use after complete restoration (Cost $3000.), paint, rear tires good/excellent, front tires new, battery new. (Cost $3000.) With transport box, drawbar and 2 sets of swaybars. Restoration was 10 years previous but he only used it to transport a box of firewood to his cottage on weekends when he was there.

The Fergie drives nicely on a trail, doesn't it?

I drove the Massey Harris 30 home today, a relaxed, 3 hour tour up an abandoned railway bed from Smiths Falls to Forfar in the pouring rain. The tractor ran well and my Wetskin rain suit worked even better.

Jim