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I come from the land of GT's, have never even driven a real tractor.

I am looking at a 9n w/FEL today because I have many projects around here that would greatly benefit from the versatility of a full size tractor.

That said, my neighbor is a 100 acre working farm that runs three tractors- two are the ford 4wd sub compacts and a kubota L.

He has too many implements to list, pretty much anything he has I am welcome to; splitter , auger, blades, tiller, plows, etc.....

I am clueless (so far) because this idea of a full size tractor is new- really didn't think I could find a working 9n FEL within my budget. I am at the stage in my life where I would rather use the proper tool instead of brawn......

So question is, what category 3pt is on 9n's ? I read the limitations of what can be run with these machines so I know not every implement will work.

Also, do 9n's come plumbed with hydro out back- if not, easy or hard to do?

Figure I'd ask some elementary questions before I head over to check out this machine....

Took the day off so wish me luck....!

Scott

 

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The Ford 9N will not handle a tiller due to ground speed..

Yes, they are plumbed for the 3pt implements that your neighbor has.

You would not be happy with the FEL on a Ford N..:crybaby:

I've read lack of power steering makes for an unhappy 9n FEL- any other issues that stand out?

My grounds are made up of woodlands that need clearing -(logs moved)- and land that will covered in gravel and mulch. If I don't overload the FEL would it be less of a headache?

Scott

 

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.......I have been doing all the work so far with a wheel barrow, shovels and my little Cub 105....... I can't compare a 9nFEL to anything but that!!!

I can only expect to save some back muscles , and, hopefully, save some time

Scott

 

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No.
They do NOT come equipped with remote hydraulics... and it is impossible to do so... without MAJOR modification of the tractor (i.e. either disabling the 3-point lift... or installing an external hydraulic pump)

Oh?

So I could not use a splitter...

That's a bummer because the splitter usage is a major reason why I wanted this tractor....crap