4x4_Welder Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 My title also covers hijacks, as long as I make a wisecrack about it. I think you could count the non-wandering threads on here on one hand. It's all good, though, kinda laid back. As far as shipping, you could actually clean it really good, make sure it's drained, and take it to your favorite pack-n-ship type place. They can fedex it by just slapping a sticker on it. I think it weighs somewhere around 60-75lbs. The upside is that because it's winter, it might not be a bad idea to ship. I already had to can one road parts trip in the last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm not sure... maybe some of the more experienced people on here can say why... but it seems that the 4 speed transmissions are kind of known for 3rd gear going. My old rusty '82 wagon that I had before this would pop out of 3rd, and grind going in, and my '84 wagon was a little hard to find 3rd sometimes. Both of them were over 200k miles, and this one is only 154k, IIRC. Z Reverse also goes out on the 4spd d/r. I have seen several that have gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 My title also covers hijacks, as long as I make a wisecrack about it.I think you could count the non-wandering threads on here on one hand. It's all good, though, kinda laid back. As far as shipping, you could actually clean it really good, make sure it's drained, and take it to your favorite pack-n-ship type place. They can fedex it by just slapping a sticker on it. I think it weighs somewhere around 60-75lbs. The upside is that because it's winter, it might not be a bad idea to ship. I already had to can one road parts trip in the last month. UPS gives around $60 to $110 depending on exact weight and size that it ends up... shipping from boulder to Jerome. I estimated about 90lbs for it, but maybe it's less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I should be able to swing that, just work some extra hours to make up for it. That brings me down to needing a t-case, and a bit of steel to build with. I'll have to see how things go this weekend, if I snag an 8n I've been eying, that'll wipe me out. Would be nice to have ~70hp instead of 23-25, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I should be able to swing that, just work some extra hours to make up for it. That brings me down to needing a t-case, and a bit of steel to build with. I'll have to see how things go this weekend, if I snag an 8n I've been eying, that'll wipe me out. Would be nice to have ~70hp instead of 23-25, though. Wow... this thread is wandering. 8N as in a ford tractor? Here's mine 1954 Ford 600. Hey, there's two subaru's in the background, so it's still on topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 ford screwed ferguson, ford sucks ferguson to-20 is much better http://www.ytmag.com/profiles/to20prof.htm agco is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Yup, I need something that can move the pile of snow at the end of my driveway, it's about 8ft deep now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 ford screwed ferguson, ford sucks ferguson to-20 is much better http://www.ytmag.com/profiles/to20prof.htm agco is the way to go This might be, but I'm sorry Ford made some really good tractors, my uncle has a large farm and had a john deer and a ford(don't ask me what year or size) and they were both excellent tractors, the ford looked like a pile of rust and never stopped working, my cousin worked in the woods and bought a late 80's Ford and never had an issue with it and my dad bought a New Holland and has never had an issue with it, now with that said I'm not a fan of ford but you can't argue with the many years they produced a long lasting very capable work machine and the many years that they lasted. I personally would buy a Kubota, but obviously they haven't been around for ever!:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWIan Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 A Ford tractor debate?? :lol: My friend has two restored 8n's that plow snow. I haven't had a chance to pull the parts yet but I will tomorrow hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Buslines are another inexspensive method of shipping. Not sure of weight limits though, and you need to drop-off/pick-up at a Depot. I've used Greyhound a few times over the years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Not too bad, $61 and change, but he'd have to take it to Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Not too bad, $61 and change, but he'd have to take it to Denver. maybe not... Greyhound used to run through Boulder a few years ago... not sure if it still does. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Their website didn't have a listing for Boulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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