Should I Buy This Old Ford Tractor?

[@jamesharrison4272]

Have a 4100 with a loader on it for about 15 years now. Went through it and painted it up pretty. A year from now when you know every bolt on the damn thing you should go back and look at this again and I'm sure you will laugh your ass off. The two leivers down under the seat divert the hydraulics'. The one on the right pulled back will allow operation of the factory 3-pt hitch - forward diverts to right side hydro couplers on the back (plumbed in to loader controls on mine). Other leiver is for the left side hydro couplers on back. The two pedals on the right are steering breaks. There is a pin under them to allowing linking together for always both action. The stick shift on the right (smaller one) is a hi-low making a 4-speed trans a kind of 8-speed. Keep on top of the fluids and DON'T get off the damn thing when its running until you have a whole bunch more experience. Even then its not a good idea but most of us do it.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I appreciate the info. I have figured out just about everything on the tractor now but the one thing i havent is the hydraulics, mostly because i dont have anything that needs them yet. But good to know for the future when i do

[@johnbender1596]

Looks like a good deal. They were great little tractors and easy to work on. I spent a career as a Service Manager for Ford Tractor / New Holland. Send me a picture of the build tag under the hood and I can give you more detail on the unit. Would be glad to answer any mechanical questions you have about it.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I don't think I can comment a picture but I'll have another video on the tractor coming soon. The problem I'm having is the tag is on the 4100 side but I think the 4600 side is off another tractor because the tag matches the engraved numbers on the clutch housing but the rops bar has a tag with 4 different model numbers that aren't 4100 or 4600

[@assyholey4224]

maybe you could help this old man some. I just got a no name 2006 45hp 4x4 looks like a ford 2 stick 3-cylinder diesel 3.1 liter. parts & service manual PDF or anything. i turned a wrench or two. i don't think it's a Yamar. hell, there only Asian ss#

[@mikehagan4320]

How Nice of you to offer to help with the tractor! Best Wishes from Montana M.H

[@siddharthmanderna872]

Ford is gold ✨

[@johnbender1596]

Check the model number that is stamped into the clutch housing top just rear of the starter. If it is a 4100 the model code will begin with KA. A 4600 will begin with DA.

[@johnbender1596]

Looking at the tractor some more it may be a 4600 SU as it has the double drop arm steering box. In that case the Model number should begin with DS.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Definitely a 4100 chasing the stamped numbers. Still confused on the rops because that has its own tag and none of those model numbers match up

[@albrighttopover]

Hello, looks like it need only fresh paint, new oil and a bit grease:-)

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

That's what I'm thinking to

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

The weak part is the power steering system, they like to leak and they don't like to be run low on oil, will burn the pump up in short order. I keep a quart bottle of hydraulic oil in the toolbox on a couple of my more worn tractors, top it off every time you use it. Also, that front axle is very versatile in changing track widths, but they are less than ideal for a loader, if you ever had plans for that. That's the SU style axle, all mine have that.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

What does SU stand for? I found the serial numbers on the clutch housing and they match the 4100 stamp under the hood. Good to know about those power steering pumps. What fluid do they take?

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

@@ParkerMotorWorks I'm not 100% sure on the SU, I've heard "special utility" and "standard utility" from a couple people, but it's along those lines, and that's from some friends that sold them at their dealership and later new hollands. The power steering takes the same hydraulic tractor fluid that the rear end and tyranny both take, it was Ford 134, find that or equivalent and it works great. Just don't put power steering fluid in it, I'm told it will eat the seals. Engine oil, standard 15w40

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

Tranny, not tyranny..

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

@@ParkerMotorWorks I have never seen a 4100 in person, they must not have sold many in my area. Many 3000s, 4000s, 3600s, 4600s and 3610, 4610, but no 4100s, pretty cool tractor.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I think it's pretty neat. There's aren't many ford tractors in my area at all. Mostly massey ferguson and john deere. Thanks for the info on them. There will hopefully be another video shortly

[@assyholey4224]

i like you we could be friends. i used to just tear things apart to see how they work. but service manuals are your friend two.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I love reading old service manuals. The dozer I bought had the original way back from 1970 and it's interesting how they want you to run the machine vs what some people say

[@patrickthurs5342]

Should he be working on a tractor if he can't tell the difference between a clutch and brake .

[@assyholey4224]

BS. how we learn. granddad seen bought fist on in our county. he knew as much as the dealer.

[@dwayneszlosek1697]

Yes you should buy the Ford Tractor, it is one of there best... you luck -- -- -- --- --- ---..👍👍👍👍

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

You're gonna want to stay tuned for the next video

[@amidubammie1503]

Hello sir can u help me get 6 used Ferguson farm tractors

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I sure can try

[@richardross7219]

I've had a 1971 Ford 4500 tractor for 38 years. It has a gas engine and is a great machine. The problem is mice really like it and do a lot of damage constantly. There are places on line for many of the parts. Good Luck, Rick

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I've found some spots above the fuel tank and behind the dash where there was a big nest

[@Pinzpilot101]

You need cats in your barn.🤣

[@richardross7219]

@@Pinzpilot101 I need a barn. All I have are tarps. Good Luck, Rick

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I need a barn to lol. In the works at the homestead is a post and beam barn but we'll see how long it takes

[@richardross7219]

@@ParkerMotorWorks Whatever size that you plan, make it easy to add on an addition that doubles the size. Be aware of metal buildings that can't handle the snow or wind loads. Good Luck, Rick

[@jonathanfrecking1210]

If you don't know what anything does on the tractor maybe you should do some research on it first before you decide to buy it. You definitely don't want to hurt yourself or someone else from your inexperience.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I got it all figured out now. Video coming soon

[@dharminderdhanju1730]

How much is the price of this tractor

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

1k

[@gregorythompson2251]

buy it. beautiful

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

You'll enjoy the next video

[@lesterhersh7184]

If I was close to it I would buy it. The pedal on the right are the brakes

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I found out that you can Iock the pedals together to

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

The dual pedals are a steering aid, tractors tend to "push" and just slide the steer tires in loose soil or wet grass when pulling a load, so if turning right, put pressure on the right break, etc. If the conditions are right, you can steer easily with only the brakes.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Yup I figured that one out a couple days later. Also found out you can hook then together to get one brake pedal

[@assyholey4224]

@@ParkerMotorWorks hook together when roading. for safty.

[@phillipstotts8180]

That's what I would do if you have a good neighbor to help

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Well I don't have any neighbors with tractors but check back next tractor video and let me know what I forgot

[@phillipstotts8180]

It takes year's to operate a tractor properly and they will hurt you quick

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

So should I just hire people to bushhog the field every year? Or what would you do if you were in my shoes?

[@assyholey4224]

@@ParkerMotorWorks buy it. go slow not speed just movement, think pre plan moves talk to old timers. when I was 12 my friend was brush hogging timber lines got into bumble bees jumped off and mower killed him. 1 year later i got into some but massy 135 into high gear about killed it remember what dad said never get off. got to house and was stung over 20 times sick. dad say you did good son.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I'm starting to get the hang of it. God damn dump bees with eat you up though. Thanks for the story and good advice

[@smoothbore4377]

It's a testament to the design & quality of those old Fords, that even a totally CLUELESS clown can get them runni8ng.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

That's right

[@davidkraft3690]

What I see here is a place tp pour MONEY ! $1000 may be cheap , but it needs EVERYTHING ! Doesn't look like a good buy to me.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

You may be onto something there

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

The engine is worth more than 1000.00. They are great tractors, parts are available and they are easy to work on.

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Definitely easy to work on. Made back when you were able to work on stuff

[@assyholey4224]

@@ParkerMotorWorks buy it i got 4.

[@phillipstotts8180]

This guy is pitiful I can't watch this

[@philipjohnston5997]

You should not drive a tractor

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

??

[@phillipstotts8180]

It's evident you don't know anything about a tractor you are going to get hurt you don't need one

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

I've never owned or operated one but could always learn

[@assyholey4224]

@@ParkerMotorWorks just wear a helmet 1st time. lol dozer, track hoe, got the job when the operator did''t show up for work. boss said can you run that machine, i said hell yes give me a minute. start graben and mental notes

[@eugeneparrish6026]

this guy don’t a tractor,

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Edit that comment. I have no idea what youre saying

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

this guy don't english

[@ronaldhinton3513]

get off u tube if you want to cuss so much

[@ParkerMotorWorks]

Watch a different channel

[@assyholey4224]

mute the dam computer, and read my name out loud.