The red tractor

The tractor is a 1950’s era vintage McCormick International. Weighs about 5 ton

It still runs well and the slasher slashes, but it needs a bit of TLC
or even a restoration if you were that way inclined.

The seat (not original) has rust in it.
The slasher needs a couple of steel plates welded over some large rust holes (steel supplied).


The fuel filter needs replacing.
The battery box needs repairs (good battery supplied)
The generator is not working. The rear tyres are still good although old.
One front tyre is original, the other is a car tyre
Steering wheel NEEDS restoration
Some hoses need replacement, but at present are not leaking








To start the tractor….
Fit and connect battery.
Fit muffler
Top up radiator
Add unleaded petrol and a splash of lead additive.
Turn on fuel at cock
Full choke… throttle half open
Hit ign/starter switch
As soon it fires release choke
Warm up engine before driving off.

To engage a gear (usually slash in 2nd or 3nd gear) depress both clutch and brake pedals fully.

To engage slasher, in second gear, depress both clutch and brake pedals and pull up power take off lever behind seat.

To lift slasher, pull back 3 point linkage lift on RHS of steering wheel

The tractor will slash anything inc grass, lantana, saplings in 2nd gear with about 7/10 throttle.

To pull boat trailers out of the river, front towbar is good for this and reverse gear is nice and slow.

The tractor needs to be covered to keep rain off.
Rain will leak into the gearbox making the oil milky
And get down the exhaust outlet causing problems.



The tractor is included in the sale of the property......................