Looking at an old Ford 4000 to use to top a field, what should I look out for ?

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you should look out for a REAL tractor

 

awesome



And back on topic, I have no clue about tractors to help you. Well, I do have some idea, front wheels should be smaller than rears, see above picture

 

Hi Dunk

Any reason why a Ford in particular? A Leyland or DB/Case will do as good a job for less money - check 'em out on eBay.

What size cut topper have you got? Anything bigger than 6' cut will need around a 50 Hp engine. Make sure the linkeage arms raise and lower correctly and that the PTO can be engaged and dis-engaged from the cab. Dual-speed PTO is a nice-to-have.

Other than that, normal stuff really:

- Easy starter and not too smokey
- Check all the hydraulics work
- Check the tyres for perishing
- Check the brakes are OK
- Be sure to check the block for cracks. Most tractors are left to stand outside in all weathers and if the one you're looking at hasn't seen a drop of anti-freeze for a while, something's probably given.

Cheers
Kav

 

audi ?

 

Some impartial advice

 

Call the Top Gear team, they are fricking experts

 

Kav,

I've no preference on make so long as it's cheap (if there's any such thing as a cheap tractor !). The Ford happens to be available for sale locally to me from an Agricultural Engineer who has spent a few quid on getting in right. It's up for a little over £3k, which seems good value, I'm fine looking at cars, but tractors is a new game to me, so many thanks for the check list above. (The plan is to run a 6ft topper, which I'm told the Ford would be fine for with 49bhp).

Cheers,

Dunk

 

Fair play mate. If it's been fettled then £3K sounds OK. The bloke's got to make a living, after all and if there are any small niggles, he'll probably see you straight.

Cheers
Kav

 

My thoughts exactly, bloody convienient to get it home and pay him a visit if I need to in the future .

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Is that the four pot ford? The three has a diff lock, so if it is a 3 pot make sure the diff lock works. The four pot (from memory) has individual wheel brakes instead, less to go wrong but not quite as good at getting you out of the muddy stuff

 

I'm told it's the three pot, I'll check the diff
(This site never ceases to amaze me )

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A Ford 4000 was the first thing I ever drove!





Much better with a cab though [/nerd]

 

 

He doesnt want a Deere one then

 

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