Antique Tractors Parts
Many folks own antique tractors for sentimental reasons, investment potential, and a raft of other reasons not related to agriculture. Eugene Mohr, a Minneapolis Moline collector from Vail, Iowa, observed that, as general rule, tractors from the eastern part of USA are far more apt to have rust problems and stuck engines, while those from the western part of the country tend to suffer more tire damage due to exposure to the sun and dry rot. It's regularly better not to get too hung up on your list of needs that you may have drawn up, your list should merely act as a guideline which develops as you look at more and more tractors and learn more about the tractors themselves and indeed about what you need.
One of the commonest reasons is that the tractors bring back fond memories.
You'll need a midsized or larger tractor, for pulling a PTO powered a baler be certain to consider all sorts of work when defining your dream tractor. With a bit of planning you may be able to find a better that is's keeps your PTO hp needs in the range twenty-five to 35 depending of course on the terrain the type of grass and the weather conditions.
Not all of the hp generated by the engine is available to drag a load or drive a PTO-powered implement. There are lots of things, of course, that can tip you off to potential issues, one is the hose between the carburetor and the air cleaner tube : If it is a cracked or missing, the engine might have sucked in lots of mud and will require work.
Listen for noises from the engine ; see whether the sound becomes more exaggerated under load.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Anyone know of any sites where I can get a free appraisal on an antique tractor?
I have googled it but I cant find a free site. I am trying to find out the value of a 1917 Masey - Harris Big Bull tractor. It is in good condition....no rust and all of the original parts. Will actually still run. It has been kept in a barn for most of the last 60 years so it has been out of the weather.
2 cylinder , 25 horse power-
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Hiya,Take a look at TractorsCheap.com. They have a Antique Tractor link that might help you get an estimate. I hope that helps.
Billy
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What is the tech name of the belt that antique tractor implaments ran off?
I am trying to find the belt that ran the old equipment off of a hand clutch. We have a 1943 Case SC to run our grinder but the belt that runs from the hand clutch on the tractor to the drive on the grinder broke, it is now beyond repair, does anyone know the tech name of that belt? I have already tried hand clutch belt, clutch belt, antique clutch belt, but nothing except parts to the actual clutch.-
ANSWER:
flat belt pulley drive....search it
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I have an old ECONOMY Tractor (POWERKING)?
I have an old powerking tractor/ economy tractor, I believe it was made in Wisconsin. The shift lever is worn and it gets stuck in gear and now my husband has messed up the clutch. where if anywhere can I find parts for this antique that is my pride and joy. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO FIND A MANUAL FOR THIS JEWEL MODEL NUMBER m38270-
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hope this site helps you www.tractorshed.com/contents/tpic2608.htm
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QUESTION:
What would be a good starter John Deere Tractor Project?
My young son is totally into John Deere Tractors. I am thinking about getting a 30 hp antique model to play around on. One that needs some TLC, but not one that needs to be broken in half for a ground up restoration.If you were going to start with that, with a good stand blasting and coat of paint, ease of finding parts, and ease of entry, what would be a good John Deere tractor to start off with?
The tractor is more for Daddy right now, but would like to be able to have stuff like this in the backyard so I my son progresses, he will have an understanding and appreciation. I am not getting it so he can operate on his own.-
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For a backyard tractor the A series may be a bit much. In it's day it was considered a midsized multiple use machine. There were only two models bigger, the D and the G. The model B was one of the most popular small sizes but the L, M and H model John Deeres are all smaller than the B. The model isn't the factor of what you will need to do to restore. They were all quality machines in their day and what they will need to be restored depends on the condition when you buy. Opt for a row crop (wide stance) front end since they are more stable. A consideration for a new driver, be it you or your boy when his turn comes.
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