There are several considerations. Do you want a wheel tractor, or a tracklayer? How do you intend to haul it, or will you be hauling it? What do you have as far as a place to keep and work on it? I will look at this as though your just getting started, and have a minimal ability. First, wheel tractor or tracklayer is a matter of availability and personal preferance, you may need to go with whatever you find locally. As far as the other two issues, I would say a 60 Standard or one of the narrower gauge HG&#039;s, as they are both easy to work on, and haul. A 60 Standard will fit in the back of an 8&#039; pickup truck bed, as will the 2 narrowest gauge HG&#039;s, just take precautions not to bend the tailgate. If you have greater ability to haul and store your tractor, you might opt for a 70, a more common HG-68, or one of the Fleetlines. For a first tractor I would recommend one of the smaller ones, in good straight running condition, even if a good one costs a little more. That way you won&#039;t tie up alot of time and money getting your project finished. I have seen where this has been an important factor with first time collectors. Get the first one done fast and easy, thus you won&#039;t lose interest in the project. There will be time for bigger and better projects, and you will find it to be a learning experience.
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