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I bought a Ford 1620 in mint condition with 641 hours and a 72 inch mid mount mower two or three years ago and paid $10,000. At the time I thought it was a little steep but love the tractor and it has pushed huge amounts of snow. I have turf tires for mowing but put chains on front and back and it has great traction. The 1520 is not too much different.

Price on 1520 and TC29D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Jim Piersol

I think the majority of owners of all the tractors are happy. I don't think you can go wrong no matter what you buy.

Should I go with the JD4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by Jim Piersol

I use my backbade to lift it up with a chain around the front. I turn the bladeparallel to the tractor to get the highest lift. I use a belt sander with 60 grit paper to sharpen the blades. I read that technique here on this board. It works great and won't heat the blades enough to lose its heat treating.

servicing belly mower
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Jim Piersol

Brad, I used my tractor last year for plowing snow with my backblade. Not an ideal setup but affordable. At times I had 4 ft drifts in my driveway and although the tractor cleared it it was a chore. A lot of spinning even with differential lock. I bought the chains and they have to help. We'll see.

Tire Chains
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Jim Piersol

I bought a set of rear tire chains for my ford 1620 with turf tires. There is not enough clearance between the tire and the roll bar frame for the tire to spin. It looks like the only way to solve the problem is a spacer in between the wheel hub and the wheel. Any ideas or thoughts?

rear tire chains
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Jim Piersol

I bought a ford 1620 with hydrostat trans, 4 wheel drive, 72 inch mid mount mower and 641 hrs. It was in mint condition. Barely a scratch. I paid $9900 a year ago for it. I have since put 70 hrs on it and it runs great. I'm sure you will like yours but the price seems a little steep. As you know the key is maintenance.

Price check on Ford 1520
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Jim Piersol

Rethink the 1/2 ton pickup! You will regret it forever. Get a 3/4 ton. The ride is suprisingly similar to the 1/2 ton and you will be suprised how heavy things on the farm get. In my opinion buy a nice used tractor and use the extra money on the 3/4 ton. I have a 3/4 ton Dodge with the cummins and love it. I would never get a gas engine in a truck again nor would I ever get a 1/2 ton pickup either.

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Jim Piersol

Thanks everyone for your responses. Ethylene glycol is technically an alcohol, that is where my confusion was. I thought it was telling me not to use it. Thanks again everyone. I knew the answer would be found here.

antifreeze
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Jim Piersol

<br>This doesn't answer your question but since no one else answered it might help. I bought a 6 ft woods rake. It costs $450.50. No wheels

LandPride or Woods 8ft rake price
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by jim piersol