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I'm interested in buying a 92 Ford 655C backhoe loader. Somewhere I remember hearing Ford had a problem with the crankshafts on engines produced in the 90"s. Does anyone know what year and what models had problems. Any opinions in general with this machine is appreciated. Thanks, Frank

Ford 655C Backhoe Loader
Antique Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Catfish

I saw a Challenger MT-285 compact tractor at the Brooklyn Fair(Ct.) this weekend that looked pretty solid. I've looked at the Kubota 2910 and New Hollands but the Challenger seemed more rugged. Anybody have any experience with them or knowledge to share? Dealer info,HP,price,etc. I'm in R.I. Thanks in advance. Frank

Challenger MT 285 Question
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 2 Post by Catfish

What rules apply to deducting your tractor or depreciating it on your taxes? Do you have to farm for profit to deduct the tractor? If so, has anyone come up with some interesting agribusiness to deduct a tractor and implements.

Taxes
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Catfish

Congratulations, I just purchased an L2900 that sat on my dealers lot for two years. He had recently rented it to a golf course for a month (has turf tires) and they put 42 hours on it. I traded my Ingersol 4020 mower (100 hours) for the tractor with manual transmission and a bushhog brand ATH720 finish mower for $7500. It is sooooo much better than the mower was. I mow about 7 acres. They only thing I don't like is that low 4th is a little too slow and high 1st is a little too fast. Is there anything I can do about that? Good luck with your new tractor.

Finely got my Kubota 3010HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Catfish

I have an Ingersol, but it is significantly more expensive than your proposal and if your lawn is smooth you probably don't need that one so heavy-duty. A friend has a Simplicity. They are realitively inexpensive, yet the deck is really built to stand up to some heavy work. The dealer I bought my Ingersol from also sells Kubota tractors and lawn mowers. His people really make fun of the lawn equipment. They don't stand up well and are often in need of repair (according to them). Look into the Simplicity.

HELP First time homeowner now has huge yard
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 13 Post by Catfish

I just noticed the FTH-600 (60 inches) is rated for 15 to 35 horse tractors.

finish mowers
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Catfish

I have a question. My Kubota dealer has a left over L2900. He's had it for 2 years and it has 11 hours on it. If I decide to go with the Kubota should I pay nearly as much for this L2900 as a fresh off the truck L3010 with similar equipment?

Purchase of compact tractor
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 6 Post by Catfish

I think this is the first post I have read that had anything neg to say about a Kubota. I've read complaints about NH and Deere so I was about ready to make a choice in orange. Could you fill us in a little more as to the problem you had? My local orange dealer has a L2900 on the lot with 11 hrs that he never sold. Should I go for that one instead of a new model?

same old debate with some twists
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 14 Post by Catfish

I bought a 4020 two years ago with a 48 inch deck to mow about 7 acres. It is a very good mowing machine and is very well built. I wouldn't buy any other garden tractor after buying this one. However, 7 acres takes too long with a garden tractor. I wish I had bought a compact kubota or NH. It sounds like this is a good choice for you for mowing, tilling, snowclearing, woodsplitting, but I don't think I would recommend it for a front loader or backhoe. How much of that will you do?

Ingersoll 4000 series Any opinions
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 11 Post by Catfish

A dealer from Barlow Ky quoted at L3010 with 4wd, industrial tires, and hst for $13,800. What else are you getting for your 18+K.

Price of Kubota L3010 hst
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Catfish

If you purchase the 14 ac pasture you'll kick yourself for buying the lawn mower. It will not pick up a round bale of hay, not to mention running your Binford 6000 bushhog. I know a lot of people who mow with a 40+ horse tractor. If you stick with 5 acres get a lawn mower; if you buy the additional acres, get a real tractor. Make that decision first.

box scraper experience
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 9 Post by Catfish

I'm looking at a JD5200 with 743 hours. Looks good and appears to be in good condition. The guy is asking $14,500. What is a fair price for this tractor.

JD5200
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Catfish

What hp's are available on the TC series Boomers other than the 29? Has anyone <br>had problems with the 1925 model Boomer, or are the problems Farminlady had restricted to the 1725?

TC series Boomers
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Catfish