I'm thinking about getting an old tractor to run a bush hog on my scruffy 5 acres of brush and gully. I need to go REALLY low budget, but I'm hoping to find something with a 3 point hitch so it can be as versatile as possible. I see that there are a lot of Fords and some Massey Fergusons in my price range, along with a few John Deeres and even some newer (1970s) Satohs. What I'm wondering is, are there any tractors where parts prices are really high, or really difficult to find? I can't really make a good purchase decision without knowing which tractor is relatively cheaper to maintain (parts-wise, my labor is always "free", heh.)
Thanks for any informed opinions. I'd like to get an old ford, but I'd really prefer something with a live PTO for the brush hog work, or am I wrong about that, too? It just seems it would work best if the hog was turning away, forward, back, clutch in, clutch out, as I churn through the underbrush and turn this place back into usable land/lawn.
Thanks!
Scott in Brighton NY
Thanks for any informed opinions. I'd like to get an old ford, but I'd really prefer something with a live PTO for the brush hog work, or am I wrong about that, too? It just seems it would work best if the hog was turning away, forward, back, clutch in, clutch out, as I churn through the underbrush and turn this place back into usable land/lawn.
Thanks!
Scott in Brighton NY