Buying an UNRESTORED TRACTOR
Before buying any tractor that needs restoring, you’ve got to ask yourself a few questions. There are quite a few things to take into consideration before you finally take the plunge.
Have I got the skills?
Everyone has different levels of expertise with practical work. I know people who would run a mile at the thought of stripping down a tractor and wouldn’t know where to start. When restoring tractors, you’ll need many skills in both bodywork repairs and mechanical know-how.
Recently I had a Fordson Super Dexta into my workshop that had a non-running engine and bent and twisted tinwork. My first advice if you buy a non-runner is to resist the temptation to tow it to get it running. Towing a tractor to
