If you are capable of rebuilding a lawnmower motor, you will be able to restore an old tractor. First thing you need to do is scope the project. You will need the make and model of tractor and what you want to do to it. Make a list of the parts you will need. Alot of manufacturers still make parts for old tractors. Break the job down into small projects. This will keep you from becoming overwhelmed.
One can purchase antique tractors at a farm in Kansas. There are many tractors in Kansas which means there are many antique tractors. Kansas is the perfect place to buy tractors, but it takes a lot of money to fly there.
Richard H. Robinson has written: 'A century of farm tractors, 1904-2004' -- subject(s): Antique and classic tractors, Farm tractors, History
Chuck Elsbree has written: 'Antique farm equipment' -- subject(s): Collectibles, Farm equipment, Agricultural machinery, Antique and classic tractors, Collectors and collecting
Scott Garvey has written: 'The tractor in the haystack' -- subject(s): Antique and classic tractors, Conservation and restoration, Collectors and collecting, Farm tractors
Some good books for learning about antique tractors include Antique Tractor Bible: The Complete Guide to Buying Used Tractors. You can read more http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Tractor-Bible-Restoring-Motorbooks/dp/0760303355
Yes. Among others, there is the Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland, California, which displays antique tractors and other farm implements from as far back as the late 1800's.
There are many books on antique John Deere tractors. John Deere Tractors and Equipment is a book by Don MacMillan covers tractors produced from 1837-1959.
Some versatile farm tractors include New Holland Tractors. They serve multiple purposes.
Check these sites that sell antique tractors on auction in NC, everyday. You can find Classifieds on sale/ purchase of tractors at the link:http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/clasquery.pl
The safest type of farm tractors available are the four wheeled farm tractors. They are more stable, and therefore safer and easier to handle than the three wheeled ones.
There are many places to begin your search for an antique tractor. I would first start searching on ebay.com and or craigslist.com if you are looking for used antiques tractors for sale.
John Deere is the leading manufacturer of farm tractors. They have been the market leader for decades.