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I have the chance to purchase a Ford 1720 tractor with a front end loader and heated hardshelled cab. It has 480 hrs and was used primarily to clear sidewalks by a small town. The dealer said the tractor looks very clean and would be a good buy for $15,000. I have no experience with tractors of any size but I have been pricing them and this appears to be a decent deal for the size machine. It is very difficult to locate used compact tractors in my area.<br> <br>How is the reputation for the Fords in particular the 1720 model? Is it a dependable tractor for starting and snow removal? The dealer also had a JD 770 for $11,800 which I was considering but the Ford looked so much bigger and had alot more options for an additional $3,200. Please give some comments on the quality of the Ford and is there any comparison of the JD and Ford or are they just two different machines not comparable?

Need advice before Buying Ford NH 1720 tractor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Lou

Actually Doug, I believe it was Ted who started the "nut behind the wheel" comment. Roger, if you go to my last posting, 12/1/99, click on the "web link, click here" at the very end. It will take you to that webpage I was talking about. And yes, the steering mechanism and front appear to have been made by Dana Corporation, according to this site. Please visit and give your comments. Happy tractoring......

John Deere 4300 scuffing more and more
John Deere Tractors
Replies 115 Post by Tim

I have I&T shop manuals avaiable for your JD520. Contact me at sheaftractor@coiinc.com. or 815-284-3226 for more details.

John Deere 520 Service Manual
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by lsheaffer

The American, Non-Grey Market Yanmars are so rare that you would probably have a difficult time finding a junked one. Try some of the grey market Yanmar dealers because a lot of them have Yanmar parts dealerships.

Tractor salvage sources
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Brent

Can anyone tell me anything about a Long rotary tiller. Are they a good brand? Can you get parts for them?

Rotary Tillers
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by JerryG

I echo the thoughts of many others in being very appreciative for this forum and the knowledge that I have gained from reading many of the posts. Equal appreciation goes to the many that participate AND the high level of civility that is demonstrated (which is very different from other forums that I regularly read where there is a significant lack of civility). Mike S.

CTB Anniversary
Tractor Projects
Replies 29 Post by Mike S.

I hate to be the wet blanket but because the dealer had it does not mean all maint performed properly. I bought a 1215 and the oil had been changed by my dealer. THe thing kept overheating until I figured there was too much oil in it. Their mechanics were used to bigger stuff and didn't think. Luckily no damage.
BTW dont put four whole quarts in a 1215. Te He!!:-)

Price check on used boomer 1630
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 9 Post by richard

We are looking for a Generator strictly for back-up purposes. Working for an electronics company, I'm far from worried about Y2K. I think the most that will happen is a "few" angry people, because of an error or software program oversight on a bill or something. But otherwise no-one will be going hungry or anything like that. At any rate, our necessities consist of a submersible well pump, oil furnace W/3 zone pumps. Otherwise, we could make due. I at least want to use bathroom facilities. Plus, 0-20 degrees outside, +wind will turn our house into an ice box pretty quick. Not to mention busted water pipes.
As rare as the event might or hopefully will be.. I always like to be prepared.
Furthermore...is it me, or do power outages seem more frequent in the past few years due to bad weather??

3 Pt PTO generators
Shop Tools
Replies 63 Post by MichaelSnyder

I am in the process of doing a similar task [now discontinued until spring]. I started with a box scraper [King Kutter from the farm store - heavy duty and inexpensive] and then used a tiller. I also used the loader, dragging backwards with the bucket edge down, to do some shaping. Once you have the area basically prepped, the tiller works great. After three passes, the top 6" is a nice fine consistancy. Unless you are going to do a lot of tiller work, I would suggest renting. You should be able to do the two acres in a day and the tiller is managable to haul home in a truck or trailer.

Dirt hogs or power rakes
Tractor Projects
Replies 6 Post by DougH

I am considering purchase of a Kubota B1700 or B2400, or maybe a B7500. My question is this, I have a 30 degree (58% grade) drop-off in my yard that I would like to go up and down. It is about a 15 foot elevation drop, can be approached dead on, dirt surface, no grass. I don't care how slow I have to go, 4WD assumed. I<br>would like to go down with empty loader and return up with 400 lb. rock in bucket. Is this possible with A) tractor with no implement, B) loader only, C) loader and backhoe. Would wheel weights make a difference. Thanks, <br>John

Need advice on steep hill operation
Tractor Projects
Replies 3 Post by johnjmnj

Thanks for all the advice. At least I feel I'm on the right track. Now to find that inexpensive cultivator/plow! JonB

Tillers plows
Operating and Attachments
Replies 17 Post by JonB

Tommy: Are you interested in installing a oil gauge?

Boomer Temperature Gauge
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 19 Post by Meza

I have a 96' 770 w/190hrs., soft cab, and a brandnew Allied Q/A loader I'll sell for $12300
Jim

Need Specs on JD 770 before I Buy
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Jim

I want to say thanks to all of those good people that replied to my post. These message boards are a geart help to all who read and reply to those asking for help or opinion. It looks like that ole boy was tryin to get off into my pocket. I'll be looking elsewhere for a tractor.
Some folks say that good people are hard to find these days. Well, all's I can say is I didn't have any trouble find-in some good ones.
Thanks again for your time and help....
Dean...

Yanmar 1700
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Dean

.....from my owners manual on my 3600. pto horsepower on the 2900 is 25; on the 3300 its 28. engine hp is 32.1 and 35.1 respectively.

Kubota L2900 versus L3300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by markg

It's been three months since Michael started this thread. I wonder which tractor that he got?

JD 790 vs JD4300 or 4400
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 14 Post by Roger L.

Does this include the loader? If you can tell me the Hp and PTO hp, I would really appreciate it

Karen

Kubota L3300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Karen

Regarding Mike's statement: OUCH--sometimes the truth hurts!
Mike S.

Are Compact JDs still Yanmars
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by Mike S.

I have a rear blade on my B-2100 and would like to use it for snow removal. I am told I will need skid shoes on the blade to make it work properly. Does anyone know where I can purchase bolt on skid shoes? The blade is old and I do not know who made it. Is there a universal shoe available?

Skid shoes for rear blade
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Robert

Might want to go by a Case/IH dealer. Their utility tractors have a super-simple ROPS, that any reasonably good shop could copy. Wouldn't be gov't. approved, but if it saved a life, who cares?

Foldable ROPS
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by DJ