I need some equipment

[slasherscot]

holder tractor might be the answer they are small and go up to 70hp

[Tom D]

This is a D2. I'm not sure they would. This type of thing would suit a little side project but I think these things are very old. I can't find a modern equivelent though.

 

Point taken. better to sell the implements to a collector and use the dosh to buy some stsndard 3 point linckage stuff. My dad's a machinery dealer ( not small stuff generally ) but if there are particular things you're after I could ask if he knows of any.

[Dagmar]

Second hand equal wheeled types are like rocking horse sh1te especially at 70 hp. I'd go for a conventional type for farm / smallholding type work there will be a much bigger choice. Why equal wheeled?

 

 

I need the tractor to be manoeuverable in a coldhouse as well as being able to do some field and orchard work. Also need the HP to power the implements that I've 'aquired'. This style fits the bill, but does seem had to find. Maybe need to rethink?

[Mr Ed]

How much HP do you need, and what implements do you need to power? And most importantly, whats your budget?

[Dagmar]

How much HP do you need, and what implements do you need to power? And most importantly, whats your budget?

 

The main implements that need the HP are;

 

2M Flail Mower Requires 45HP+

 

Mist Blower and sprayers

 

Disk Plough 3 furrow 65-80HP

 

Vacuum Seeder 45HP

 

+ a PTO rotovator and some other odd kit.

 

Budget needs to be under £5000, but if needed could add a couple more,

[Mr Ed]

If you need something that requires 80hp to pull a 3 disc harrow and will manouver in a cold house, your going to struggle.

Only the newer 'alpine' style tractors have that kind of power...

[Steve Bullman]

so what have you taken on, a small holding or something?

[18 stoner]

The main implements that need the HP are;

 

2M Flail Mower Requires 45HP+

 

Mist Blower and sprayers

 

Disk Plough 3 furrow 65-80HP

 

Vacuum Seeder 45HP

 

+ a PTO rotovator and some other odd kit.

 

Budget needs to be under £5000, but if needed could add a couple more,

 

According to your list Dagmar, other than your plough, you dont need more than 45HP. You may have been slightly misinformed about the disc plough. Unless you are intending ploughing very deep or on extremely heavy soil, you dont need 80hp or 4WD!

 

I have done lots of vintage ploughing to a depth of 6-7 inches with 3 furrows using MF 135. Its certainly not over-powered but will do the job on most soils.

 

The MF 135 is around 40HP and very rarely 4WD. You should be able to get such a tractor around £3k.

 

Im not saying the 135 would be the perfect tractor for you but dont get too carried away with 80 HP thing as that seems to be the biggest cost implication.

[RichardT]

Small, powerful, 4x4, manoeuvrable and cheap? Good luck, I've been looking for months. Zetor 5xxx or 6xxx might work but Eastern buyers have been pushing the prices up recently. I'm buying a late 70s SAME Minitauro that needs some work, 60hp and 4x4, about MF135 sized.

[Zenfordinner]

You might try Gordon Agri Ltd, (based in Scotland if I remember correctly).