Annnnnnd more farm equipment. Finally some implements that I’ve been wanting for my own use.
First is a Massey Harris 44. Very nice restoration. These are right about 46-48 horsepower so it should be able to handle a haybine and small square baler. It’s not an end-all tractor, but it’ll work for now and the price was right. I’d love to keep the 4020 but that’s not in the cards right now. I even went as far as to list this Massey for sale, as I’d rather find a Super M for this job and I won’t be making hay this year as it is. But for now I’ll use it while it’s listed.
Second is an Oliver 415 sickle bar mower. These were actually made by Cockshutt implement and then bought out by White/Oliver. Has PTO output to run a crimper/conditioner if I wanted to make hay with it. Otherwise they’re just great for mowing under fences. Got one that’s ready to go and a duplicate of it missing the sickle bar for $30 for parts. Has a perfect gearbox, all the arms, pulleys, springs, wheels and the hitch point for the crimper/conditioner.
Lastly is a New Idea 5’ brush hog. I have been looking for one of these for ages. They’re hard to find with a drawbar as my old shit doesn’t have 3pt.
I got the tractor, both sickle mowers and the brush hog for under $2,000. GREAT sale.