I have frustrations but what I need is a tractor!

[@randywolfe44]

I bought a mahindra 1626 last year. I love it but don't really love those payments. If you buy a tractor, do not buy one with def. Everyone newer than 2012 over 30 hp has it. Mahindra has some kind of filtration on motors over 30hp that they don't need it, but that complicates the diesel. I want as simple of diesel as possible. Good luck with mower.

[@zubzub8280]

Here in TN you can find running tractors with bushhogs for 2-5k in workable shape. If your dead set on a loader and hate fixing equipment you might do better to buy a newer one, or rent one every so often until you get the money for one. Shalom

[@PalmettoParatrooper]

I need a tractor too. I just don't need any new debt.

[@TheRevoltingMan]

@@PalmettoParatrooper that’s my concern too.

[@leswilliamson3587]

Small engines are sn art form, Fuel filter installed to save the carburator from trash. Premium no alcohol gasoline. Crank once a weem. Clean plugs at end of season. Oil level checked before each use. Keep under cover out of rain after use Spare parts0

[@savetherepublic9124]

I have a 53 jubilee, my most prized possession implements are affordable. However, afront loader would be awesome at the mill.

[@dannydenham8141]

A small tractor will only make you want a bigger one. I have 2 regrets on buying a tractor. One is I wish I had bought it 25 years earlier and two, I wish I had gotten a bigger one. I now have 3 kubotas a 25hp with rear tiller, a 32hp with 72 inch belly mower, and a 49 hp with a bucket loader. Get a 4x4 tractor, you want regret it. For anyone contemplating a homestead, farming, or a country lifestyle get the land, establish a living place and get as big of a 4x4 tractor with loader as possible. Look on marketplace for used equipment. I know your frustrations, I started with a Sears garden tractor 🥴

[@patriotpop2436]

I know your frustration.

[@dannydenham8141]

@@patriotpop2436I have three old category zero tractors sitting out under the trees I keep around to remind myself of why I got kubotas.

[@TheRevoltingMan]

You are a philosopher of great sagacity!

[@dannydenham8141]

@@TheRevoltingMan Thank you ( yes I had to look it up lol )but actually experience is the best teacher and I’m still in the school of hard knocks, I don’t like having to depend on others, I’ll keep trying and learning till I die. Good luck with your tractor decision. Unless you’re using a tractor in business you probably want put 50-60 hours a year on it, that’s been my experience. If you find something with less than a thousand hours,in good condition that starts easily, don’t worry, mechanic’s I’ve spoken with say the smaller engines (50 or so Hp and less) are good for around 4K hours if maintained properly. If you get a new one and take care of it, it’ll last a lifetime. Problems arise when you try to do to much with too small of a machine, I speak from experience 🤪. Personally I wouldn’t buy a newer one that requires the use of DEF fluid. On another note I have a 01 ford with 7.3 diesel I don’t plan to part with and hope my boys can haul my dead ass to my final resting place in it. You want regret a good tractor or truck. Utube has all kinds of videos on how to repair almost anything. Saved me a ton of money.

[@TheMachiningman]

Anything but John f***ing deere, I would go with Kubota if I could afford it, its like the toyota of tractors.

[@roybatty5028]

Yep. I have two Deere riding mowers that are just garbage and are hard to get parts for.

[@roybatty5028]

Get an old riding mower that is pretty large. Can get one pretty cheap. I mow my field with an old snapper that is constantly being repaired because it gets beat to death. You can even get a small trailer to pull behind it for firewood.

[@Mike-zw7fq]

NEVER BUY OFF BRAND TRACTORS! They are the Most expensive tractor you will ever buy!!!. Stay with the mainstream brands. Try to find a clean New holland tc30. Or a 3930 series Ford/ New holland tractor. Any of the older farm utility type tractors with a live PTO. Kabota is a good name in small tractors. But know that the small compact tractors are very expensive compared to used farm sized utility tractors. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@junkyardjedi7706]

One word- “Kubota”

[@akyukon]

Great tractors.

[@beeamerica5024]

Whereas you're buying small things now to fix the gravely will the new tractor you'd have to buy attachments like a bush hog big difference 😁🐝

[@jerrycompton1606]

I have a 1972 john deere 1020 but any tractor is better than no tractor

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

Bad gas or plugged filter?

[@srsatlaf4730]

I'm going to give you instant benefit of my year plus of research. TYM 3515CH. You might have to order one in and wait 4 or 5 weeks, but it's the best bang for the buck cab tractor currently.

[@Mike-zw7fq]

Until it breaks down or you need to sell it. Then look out!

[@savetherepublic9124]

New points plug condenser fuel filter air cleaner. Use non ethanol fuel only.

[@lancecorporalveteran0621]

Every payday I hire a guy and we do yard work just be glad your on flatter ground than me I have a hillside and it took 2 months to clear it and it wasn't just grass and weeds but also logs and metal scrap

[@LoneStarLiving]

“It ain’t got no gas in it” Id say what’s your time worth? The amount of time you spend repairing the one tool could be spent on other things with a mowed pasture. Then you’d have plenty of time for other projects and work on that other equipment whenever you feel like it.

[@ozarksbrotherjerry4297]

Maybe take a second wife that already owns a tractor? Seriously, does Harbor Freight have an engine that would be an easy replacement for the Gravely engine? I've got a couple of Harbor Freight engines and am impressed by them.

[@TheRevoltingMan]

There’s a whole community of people who re-engine these but I assume that yeah let my expertise.

[@DOMINYPAUL]

go get the tractor ! Pay it off early by faith. I bought a kubota about 5 years ago w./a Bucket. used to fix and work w/a shovel and wheel barrow ny 21 arces ..You wnat be sorry.

[@tedgramlich691]

No compression! Valve rings?

[@freedomdad_Missouri]

Sounds like the timing may be off. Hard to tell with no spark.

[@lesjones2656]

Hay Zac it's your bud Les Check k it out your no dummy..yes 7 years is a long time but it's good business to buy the new one. Take it from a man who can fix any combustible engine literally. If your not a good mechanic and I meen good don't drive yourself crazy brother The new one sounds awesome. I mite be coming your way in January just mite stop in. But all kidding aside my friend buy the New tractor this come from an honest to God farmer for 60 year's tool's the right tool for the job is the absolute key to sanity and productivity for your life and family. BUY THE NEW ONE BRO"

[@halfcan-nitafan5207]

The land here is so rough the machines you already own couldn't help a tractor for us here is a waste , Everything thing had has to be done with handheld tools ,the only modern intention I can think off being usefull is heavy duty grass strimmer that's about it ,elbow grezze not diseal here mate

[@Theunion802]

Kubota or international

[@harrytinker2328]

Just find a good, trustworthy mechanic to get your Gravely in good running shape then go from there. Way cheaper than tractor payments,

[@haroldsanders6155]

Implements come with???? I want a tractor too!!!

[@bignateesquire]

Obviously the flux capacitor is stuck closed. Your welcome.

[@thebeardedgringo4086]

I can hook you up with a mechanic in your area. And you will not have to pay him for 7 years.

[@TheRevoltingMan]

You been holding out on me!?????

[@bearlogg7974]

Two oxen and a plow 🗿

[@akyukon]

Dude, the way you get a tractor is by first buying your wife something really nice and give her the doe eyes. Tell her shes the most beautiful woman in the world and you would marry her all over again....

[@haroldsanders6155]

Spark plug

[@ofpcorpsman]

But a tractor!!!!

[@Madelainestephens80]

Get the tractor. You can donit