More Old Cars & Tractors Sept. 5, 2009

As you start searching for a classic or virtually any pre-owned tractor for the place, there are one or two points you need to take into account. First, do not get carried away from nostalgia. Acquiring and rejuvenating an antique tractor can be a wonderful rewarding hobby. But it may become a pricey one.

Here is more old cars and tractors plus some old farm machines. Video was shot using JVC GZ-MG330 camcorder.

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Before you start looking for your tractor, make sure that you know what you actually would like. This may well seem too basic, nevertheless it is easy to become side tracked and purchase something which you did not start out to buy. Only once you are able to make a complete list of your requirements should you start your search. Do not forget to add your technical and performance requirements in the list. If you do not know precisely what you are searching for, how are you going to decide where and how to search?

If you are seriously searching for an antique tractor, be careful and not permit enthusiasm run away with you. If you do, you could well be in trouble before beginning the project. Restoring an antique tractor or other old farm implement is gratifying. However it isn't an overnight project and it can become costly quite fast. Parts for many old tractors are obtainable however some are difficult to find and can be on the spendy side. Original tires could be impossible to buy and replica tires may cost more than the tractor. You may well find that rather than purchasing a project tractor, it would be just as satisfying to purchase one that someone else has already put all of the time, effort and expense into. Odds are good that you could buy it for a lesser amount of cash than the owner put into it, to say nothing of all of his labor.

Try out the tractor before you buy it. Is it easy to start and look, solid and feel right? Are the tires in good shape? Is there any kind of hydraulic seepage visible? Can you see any missing pieces or equipment? Be sure and give just as close an examination to any attachments. As a final point, be sure that a classic tractor seriously satisfies the needs of the job you want it for. It's difficult to go wrong with an antique tractor like a John Deere if you search carefully.