For some time, I had been looking into purchasing a lawn and garden tractor. The LA150 is a great tractor, but it's only meant to mow the lawn, and it struggles performing many of the tasks that a garden tractor could handle. I have lots of farmland and woods around my place and I don't really like taking the LA150 through it all. I wanted a tractor that could have hydraulics, ag tires, etc. I have had some experience with my uncle's 1986 318, which is an absolute tank. They are long-lasting, reliable, and high quality. So I was out to look for a 318. Unfortunately, 318's are rather expensive to purchase nowadays because of their high value, so I knew my chances of getting one were slim. So on eBay one day, I came across a 210. It's basically a smaller version of the 318, with a Kohler engine (which I liked), a manual transmission, and no hydraulics, but hydraulics could be added on. It was in good running condition, with a faulty PTO and a 39" mower deck. It was in the tri-state area so I grabbed it for under 0. My uncle sent his hired help to go down with his Ford Ranger and pick it up. He easily found his way to the guy's place. He was back in six hours, and he dropped the tractor off at my house when I wasn't home, so it was quite a surprise! I have many plans to restore and add things on to this tractor, and I think it will be a great project!
Monday, December 17, 2012
My New John Deere 210!
My New John Deere 210! Tube. Duration : 3.08 Mins.
For some time, I had been looking into purchasing a lawn and garden tractor. The LA150 is a great tractor, but it's only meant to mow the lawn, and it struggles performing many of the tasks that a garden tractor could handle. I have lots of farmland and woods around my place and I don't really like taking the LA150 through it all. I wanted a tractor that could have hydraulics, ag tires, etc. I have had some experience with my uncle's 1986 318, which is an absolute tank. They are long-lasting, reliable, and high quality. So I was out to look for a 318. Unfortunately, 318's are rather expensive to purchase nowadays because of their high value, so I knew my chances of getting one were slim. So on eBay one day, I came across a 210. It's basically a smaller version of the 318, with a Kohler engine (which I liked), a manual transmission, and no hydraulics, but hydraulics could be added on. It was in good running condition, with a faulty PTO and a 39" mower deck. It was in the tri-state area so I grabbed it for under 0. My uncle sent his hired help to go down with his Ford Ranger and pick it up. He easily found his way to the guy's place. He was back in six hours, and he dropped the tractor off at my house when I wasn't home, so it was quite a surprise! I have many plans to restore and add things on to this tractor, and I think it will be a great project!
For some time, I had been looking into purchasing a lawn and garden tractor. The LA150 is a great tractor, but it's only meant to mow the lawn, and it struggles performing many of the tasks that a garden tractor could handle. I have lots of farmland and woods around my place and I don't really like taking the LA150 through it all. I wanted a tractor that could have hydraulics, ag tires, etc. I have had some experience with my uncle's 1986 318, which is an absolute tank. They are long-lasting, reliable, and high quality. So I was out to look for a 318. Unfortunately, 318's are rather expensive to purchase nowadays because of their high value, so I knew my chances of getting one were slim. So on eBay one day, I came across a 210. It's basically a smaller version of the 318, with a Kohler engine (which I liked), a manual transmission, and no hydraulics, but hydraulics could be added on. It was in good running condition, with a faulty PTO and a 39" mower deck. It was in the tri-state area so I grabbed it for under 0. My uncle sent his hired help to go down with his Ford Ranger and pick it up. He easily found his way to the guy's place. He was back in six hours, and he dropped the tractor off at my house when I wasn't home, so it was quite a surprise! I have many plans to restore and add things on to this tractor, and I think it will be a great project!
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