ebinmaine 67,397 #1 Posted October 6, 2022 Almost 3 years ago we got a '49 Ferguson farm tractor from my parents. Trina and I figured a front end loader would be some handy. We didn't have time to mess with it much so we set it aside for the time being... After inspection and a BUNCH of mulling we decided it would be too rough to invest a lot of time and money into... For OUR needs. A lot of that decision was based on the fact that our forest and yard infrastructure is sized for smaller tractors. Along comes 2022 and we decided to let it go to a more appropriate place. I advertised it as being for sale for the loader in particular. A fine young gentleman named Nate and his dad purchased it with the intention of a minor restoration and putting it to good use. Well Nate and I made a rather unusual deal. He bought the loader for old type cash. The tractor on the other hand was a barter. A trade. A swap. My tractor in direct trade for a pint of Nate's own Maine Maple Syrup. I'm telling you people. I won that trade. Yes Nate I know you'll see this. 😂. Well he sure as anything kept true to his word. Here's some before .... n after..... Nate my friend... Ya done great!!! 4 11 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #2 Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: would be too rough to invest a lot of time and money into... For OUR needs. Good move EB ... me thinks me thinks you just need something like this... didn't the hoe have an FEL? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #3 Posted October 6, 2022 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: Good move EB ... me thinks me thinks you just need something like this... didn't the hoe have an FEL? Oh you bet it does! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #5 Posted October 6, 2022 @ebinmaine well they seemed to have made short time going over the Ferguson. Looks very nice now! And home made maple syrup is almost worth its weight in gold so you definitely won on that trade lol 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #6 Posted October 6, 2022 A lot of work went into that and he did a great job! I have a soft spot in my heart for those old Ferguson's and Ford's. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,831 #7 Posted October 6, 2022 EB. Somewhere in the basement I have 4 or 5 gallons of MI maple syrup. What’ll that get me? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #8 Posted October 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, Pullstart said: EB. Somewhere in the basement I have 4 or 5 gallons of MI maple syrup. What’ll that get me? I Bear 🐻, The Local Negotiations and Bartering Manager, have consulted the BBT who is also known as The Local Hospitality Manager. We are prepared to offer you and your family a two-week cost free living space in the upper floor of a beeeeyootifull brand spanking newly constructed pole barn here in the state of Maine. BBT is even willing to throw in pancake meals three times a day for 14 straight days given consideration she will have plenty of MI maple syrup at that point. Other types of meals could be up for negotiation given that we have a fire pit, smoker, and gas grill. Bacon for example. It should be noted that there is no heat so bring blankets. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,203 #9 Posted October 6, 2022 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: It should be noted that there is no heat so bring blankets. And no indoor facilities--Mainers can hold it for long periods. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #10 Posted October 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, Handy Don said: And no indoor facilities--Mainers can hold it for long periods. This is correct although I believe BBT could be convinced to let visitors use her nice new outdoor Porta potty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #11 Posted October 7, 2022 22 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I Bear 🐻, The Local Negotiations and Bartering Manager, have consulted the BBT who is also known as The Local Hospitality Manager. We are prepared to offer you and your family a two-week cost free living space in the upper floor of a beeeeyootifull brand spanking newly constructed pole barn here in the state of Maine. BBT is even willing to throw in pancake meals three times a day for 14 straight days given consideration she will have plenty of MI maple syrup at that point. Other types of meals could be up for negotiation given that we have a fire pit, smoker, and gas grill. Bacon for example. It should be noted that there is no heat so bring blankets. I think I need a vacation to ME as well. We have plenty of MI syrup, too, and Kevin is only 45 minutes away from me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #12 Posted October 7, 2022 Just now, bds1984 said: I think I need a vacation to ME as well. We have plenty of MI syrup, too, and Kevin is only 45 minutes away from me! You people all jump in a vehicle together and head right on over. The floor is already in upstairs and they're working on the stairway today but I can't guarantee solid walls so you may want to bring extra blankets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #13 Posted October 8, 2022 I though that there was a good tractor hiding in that old Ferguson. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #14 Posted October 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: I though that there was a good tractor hiding in that old Ferguson. We knew there was. We just wasn't gonna go tryin' to find it considering it was too big for our needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
