Farmall Deere
Farmall Deere

Buying your first tractor: What to look out for

Are you going to buy a used tractor? have a look at the following checklist to help you to find the best fit for the job you need to do make and research you should do are no different from those you would make when buying a new piece of farm machinery. Once you have identified what you need to tractor to do then you may want to check if your favourite brand name produces it. If there is a make of tractor that has served you well over the years then stick with that. Whatever tractor you choose it is necessary to check the availability and cost of spares and to know whether there is some expertise in the servicing of your particular tractor available nearby; this could save you a lot of time and money over the life of the tractor.

Once you have identified what you need then you may want to check if your favorite brand name produces it. For example, you may already have a brand name of tractor that you have owned before or feel confident in and know to be reliable.

All the big brand names are available online; John Deere, Massey Ferguson New Holland, Case IH and others can all be found. The 540 rpm PTO is the most common but more and more implements are using the 1000 rpm PTOs. In the 1970s there was a large amount of very low-priced, imported tractors distributed in the US by some of the larger mass merchandisers. On the other hand if you have side-hills to traverse, like we do in the Northwest, you may be slightly displeased with your nifty hi-crop Farmall or AC (did I mention terrified every time you have to use it because of the deadly possibly of a hillside rollover).

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Value of a few tractors?

My grandpa doesn't work the farm he owns anymore and we are trying to find out how much some of his equipment is worth...
He owns a John Deere 60, Farmall Model B, and a Farmall 400 with front end scoop. All were used to work the land, so they are not in ideal condition, as in they are rusted but they still start and function as they should. If you could give an idea as to what each is worth it would be appreciated.

Not much, sorry. You'll be lucky to get a couple thousand bucks for each of them. Parts for Farmalls are extinct,except at scrap yards. The John Deere might be handy for someone on an acreage.

John Deere Carburetor Kit L LA LT 1010 Marvel Carb TSX FARMALL A B C 240 MSCK10
John Deere Carburetor Kit L LA LT 1010 Marvel Carb TSX FARMALL A B C 240 MSCK10
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2) 6.00-16 3-rib John Deere Ford Farmall Tractor Tires
2) 6.00-16 3-rib John Deere Ford Farmall Tractor Tires
Paypal   US $190.00
Farmall M&W Turbo Fuel Filter John Deere Case Diesel Fuel Filter
Farmall M&W Turbo Fuel Filter John Deere Case Diesel Fuel Filter
Paypal   US $25.00
IH FARMALL OLIVER MASSEY JOHN DEERE DELCO REMY POINTS CONDENSOR ROTOR ATK1DCR
IH FARMALL OLIVER MASSEY JOHN DEERE DELCO REMY POINTS CONDENSOR ROTOR ATK1DCR
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TWO 600x16,600-16,6.00-16 John Deere Ford Farmall  6 ply 3 Rib Tires wTubes
TWO 600x16,600-16,6.00-16 John Deere Ford Farmall 6 ply 3 Rib Tires wTubes
Paypal   US $144.00
Farmall John Deere Oliver Moline Allis Chalmers Switch Starter Button 593292c1
Farmall John Deere Oliver Moline Allis Chalmers Switch Starter Button 593292c1
Paypal   US $10.99
TWO 600x16,600-16,6.00-16 John Deere Ford Farmall  6 ply 3 Rib Tires
TWO 600x16,600-16,6.00-16 John Deere Ford Farmall 6 ply 3 Rib Tires
Paypal   US $131.00
 ALLIS CHALMER DEERE FARMALL INTERNATIONAL FORD  3PT TRACTOR 6 WAY SCRAPER BLADE
ALLIS CHALMER DEERE FARMALL INTERNATIONAL FORD 3PT TRACTOR 6 WAY SCRAPER BLADE
Paypal   US $2,400.00
wico model C 4 cylinder magneto John Deere/Farmall/Allis Chalmers tractor
wico model C 4 cylinder magneto John Deere/Farmall/Allis Chalmers tractor
Paypal   US $69.99
11-2/12-4 24 11.2/12.4 x 24 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL FORD YANMAR DEERE
11-2/12-4 24 11.2/12.4 x 24 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL FORD YANMAR DEERE
Paypal   US $42.00
M&W gear co decals : farmall - john deere - any make
M&W gear co decals : farmall - john deere - any make
Paypal   US $11.90
Delco Generator Brush Cover Band Farmall A B C H M 300 350 400 John Deere Chevy
Delco Generator Brush Cover Band Farmall A B C H M 300 350 400 John Deere Chevy
Paypal   US $9.99
How to Paint a Tractor John Deere Ford Farmall Allis Massey Case Oliver DVD
How to Paint a Tractor John Deere Ford Farmall Allis Massey Case Oliver DVD
Paypal   US $23.97
Engraved signs for your antique tractor, John Deere, Farmall, Case, Oliver, more
Engraved signs for your antique tractor, John Deere, Farmall, Case, Oliver, more
Paypal   US $22.00
9.5-24 9.5x24 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW IHC FARMALL YANMAR JOHN DEERE ALLIS
9.5-24 9.5x24 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW IHC FARMALL YANMAR JOHN DEERE ALLIS
Paypal   US $38.98
NOS fender lights for  Farmall Case IH Massey Ford John Deere Allis Chalmers
NOS fender lights for Farmall Case IH Massey Ford John Deere Allis Chalmers
Paypal   US $3.99
SEDIMENT BOWL GASKET & SCREEN FARMALL JOHN DEERE & MORE
SEDIMENT BOWL GASKET & SCREEN FARMALL JOHN DEERE & MORE
Paypal   US $5.00
JOHN DEERE-A,B,D,R,70,820-FARMALL+++HEADLAMP LENS-NEW!!
JOHN DEERE-A,B,D,R,70,820-FARMALL+++HEADLAMP LENS-NEW!!
Paypal   US $14.59
 Tractor  Fuel-Gas Tank Sealer for John Deere Farmall Oliver Allis Chalmers
Tractor Fuel-Gas Tank Sealer for John Deere Farmall Oliver Allis Chalmers
Paypal   US $45.00
FARMALL CASE IH DEERE MASSEY 53
FARMALL CASE IH DEERE MASSEY 53" CHROME STACK 3 1/2" ID 146490C2 1086 5288 2+2
Paypal   US $135.00
400/500 X 15 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL YANMAR FORD JOHN DEERE ALLIS
400/500 X 15 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL YANMAR FORD JOHN DEERE ALLIS
Paypal   US $19.89
New Camo Pan Seat Cushion Ford Farmall John Deere
New Camo Pan Seat Cushion Ford Farmall John Deere
Paypal   US $19.99
M/W tractor decals Case Farmall IH Oliver Moline Deere Moline Allis tractor
M/W tractor decals Case Farmall IH Oliver Moline Deere Moline Allis tractor
Paypal   US $19.00
One Farmall IHC John Deere Voltage Regulator 12 Volt
One Farmall IHC John Deere Voltage Regulator 12 Volt
Paypal   US $37.35
One Farmall IHC John Deere Voltage Regulator 6 Volt Pos
One Farmall IHC John Deere Voltage Regulator 6 Volt Pos
Paypal   US $37.35
IHC Farmall John Deere Allis Chalmers  Starter Switch
IHC Farmall John Deere Allis Chalmers Starter Switch
Paypal   US $13.80
JOHN DEERE A,B,D,R,70D,80,820,830 - FARMALL A,C,H,M,300,340++++HEADLAMP GASKET!!
JOHN DEERE A,B,D,R,70D,80,820,830 - FARMALL A,C,H,M,300,340++++HEADLAMP GASKET!!
Paypal   US $6.79
M&W TURBO EXHAUST ELBOW 22E002 JOHN DEERE 4010 4020 IH FARMALL 656 706 FORD 5000
M&W TURBO EXHAUST ELBOW 22E002 JOHN DEERE 4010 4020 IH FARMALL 656 706 FORD 5000
Paypal   US $301.48
8.3 / 9.5 X 22 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL FORD YANMAR JOHN DEERE ALLIS
8.3 / 9.5 X 22 Farm Tractor Tire Tube NEW FARMALL FORD YANMAR JOHN DEERE ALLIS
Paypal   US $46.99
1945 Tractor Field Book_Silver King_John Deere_Minneapolis-Moline_Oliver_Farmall
1945 Tractor Field Book_Silver King_John Deere_Minneapolis-Moline_Oliver_Farmall
Paypal   US $79.95
UNi Pro Black Seat Farmall John Deere Case Skidsteer
UNi Pro Black Seat Farmall John Deere Case Skidsteer
Paypal   US $134.00
480/400 X 12 AG Farm Tractor Tire Tube - NEW - FARMALL YANMAR JOHN DEERE
480/400 X 12 AG Farm Tractor Tire Tube - NEW - FARMALL YANMAR JOHN DEERE
Paypal   US $15.50
Vintage Tractor 2012 Wall Calendar Ford Case Oliver Cockshutt John Deere farmall
Vintage Tractor 2012 Wall Calendar Ford Case Oliver Cockshutt John Deere farmall
Paypal   US $6.00
ONE 13.6x38, 13.6-38  8ply FARMALL H DEERE A AN B Tube Type Tractor Tire
ONE 13.6x38, 13.6-38 8ply FARMALL H DEERE A AN B Tube Type Tractor Tire
Paypal   US $545.00
13.6 x 38 Tractor Chains - X Link - Allis Farmall IH Deere Ford Massey Case
13.6 x 38 Tractor Chains - X Link - Allis Farmall IH Deere Ford Massey Case
Paypal   US $250.00
11.2 x 38 Tractor Chains - X Link - Allis Farmall IH Deere Ford Massey Case
11.2 x 38 Tractor Chains - X Link - Allis Farmall IH Deere Ford Massey Case
Paypal   US $250.00
VOLTAGE REGULATOR INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARMALL 12 VOLT FLAT MOUNT JOHN DEERE
VOLTAGE REGULATOR INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FARMALL 12 VOLT FLAT MOUNT JOHN DEERE
Paypal   US $34.65
Farmall John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Valve control
Farmall John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Valve control
Paypal   US $48.95
Farmall John Deere Tractor Hydraulic reservoir steelbox
Farmall John Deere Tractor Hydraulic reservoir steelbox
Paypal   US $64.85
John Deere B seat spring A G Farmall M H C 400 450 560 504 460 350
John Deere B seat spring A G Farmall M H C 400 450 560 504 460 350
Paypal   US $12.99
Two 13.6x38, 13.6-38  8ply FARMALL H DEERE A AN B Tube Type Tractor Tires
Two 13.6x38, 13.6-38 8ply FARMALL H DEERE A AN B Tube Type Tractor Tires
Paypal   US $1,090.00
FARMALL JOHN DEERE   DISC BRAKES (2) 1963810C2  M SUPER M SUPER W6 WD6 400 450
FARMALL JOHN DEERE DISC BRAKES (2) 1963810C2 M SUPER M SUPER W6 WD6 400 450
Paypal   US $38.50
DVD New Beginnings 2010 (John Deere Farmall Haas &More)
DVD New Beginnings 2010 (John Deere Farmall Haas &More)
Paypal   US $29.95
DVD New Beginnings 2010 (John Deere Farmall Haas &More)
DVD New Beginnings 2010 (John Deere Farmall Haas &More)
Paypal   US $29.95
DVD New Life For Old Iron -Farmall John Deere Cockshutt
DVD New Life For Old Iron -Farmall John Deere Cockshutt
Paypal   US $29.95
a JOHN DEERE FARMALL CASE TRACTOR NEW WHEEL SPINNER
a JOHN DEERE FARMALL CASE TRACTOR NEW WHEEL SPINNER
Paypal   US $8.79
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