It's official, I'm a real tractor chick!

[thistlebloom]

I have my very own real tractor now! We bought a 1955 Farmall Cub last night and it is sitting in my garage right this minute. The battery needs charging, but when it is I'll be chugging around the property on my little red toy.

No pics yet, but soon....

 

[Smart Red]

Congrats! There are days when I'm likely to agree that getting a [new] tractor is equal to seeing a sonogram of an anticipated grand. Getting one that fits you and your needs is nearly priceless.

Yes, yes! Pics a.s.a.p.! Go for one taken by spouse with you on the Farmall.
What goodies came with the tractor? Often that's the best part of getting a tractor.

I carried gas and lead-treatment out to our tractor today (son ran out yesterday in the back 40) only to find I don't even know where the gas goes! Couldn't take a chance on mixing gas in the radiator or oil, so I left my only gas can down on the tractor. Sigh!

How do I till a new garden bed around the garden shed or mow the front lawn so I can apply fertilizer after tomorrow's rain with no can for gas?

 

[ninnymary]

Thistle, I for one need a picture. I have no idea what you're talking about. Ok, maybe I do a little bit. I do know what a tractor looks like. What color is it? Or are they all red. I think I would LOVE a fushia tractor!!!!

Mary

 

[thistlebloom]

This is not mine, but it looks like this.

And here's one for you Mary, almost fuschia!

 

[Nyboy]

Nice something about classic cars and tractors!!! In one of the outbuilding I found a small riding mower. Friend and I dragged it up to my driveway, it was too rusted to save, I gave the landscaper some money to haul to dump. He forgot, one day got unsigned letter in mailbox about eyesore in my driveway. I had to go to paint store that day, when I walked in 1st thing I saw was clearance table, neon pink spray paint $1 a can. i painted mower neon pink and left it in driveway for a week before hauling to dump.

 

[Carol Dee]

Nice something about classic cars and tractors!!! In one of the outbuilding I found a small riding mower. Friend and I dragged it up to my driveway, it was too rusted to save, I gave the landscaper some money to haul to dump. He forgot, one day got unsigned letter in mailbox about eyesore in my driveway. I had to go to paint store that day, when I walked in 1st thing I saw was clearance table, neon pink spray paint $1 a can. i painted mower neon pink and left it in driveway for a week before hauling to dump.

Oh you are stinker!

 

[Smart Red]

It was still in the driveway, but no longer an eyesore with it's fresh coat of paint. I really dislike unsigned letters. If you can't post your name, your convictions are not worth much.

 

[Smart Red]

It was still in the driveway, but no longer an eyesore with it's fresh coat of paint. I really dislike unsigned letters. If you can't post your name, your convictions are not worth much.

 

[Carol Dee]

@thistlebloom around these parts GREEN tractors are all the rage! There is club for John Deere tractor enthusiast and a big show each summer for refurbished Antique tractors. Always fun. Any make and model of tractor is welcome. DH took his Ford one summer when he had just started to work on it. Still looks the same all these years later! But it does run. And that is what counts.Right!

 

[digitS']

Wonderful to have around for all sorts of things!

... What goodies came with the tractor? Often that's the best part of getting a tractor...

That's right. There is another good thing about implements. The tractor has a very low gear ratio. Those big rear wheels can lift the front end off the ground. A scraper blade or plow attached is safer. Maybe not as safe as a canopy with a strong rollbar but, better than nothing.

Steve