This tractor brought back a lot of memories. When I was in high school in the late 60s and early 70s I mowed and brush hogged a huge farm for a neighbor during my summer vacations with a 641 workmaster. It was a great little tractor plus I made some extra money for just riding a tractor all summer. We also used it to plow, pull hay wagons, set tobacco. And it was red.

@PurpleCollarLife

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Glad the video brought back those memories. And thank you for leaving a comment. We appreciate it.

Thanks a bunch. I've been looking for a tractor in that price range. This model fits my needs.

@PurpleCollarLife

8 ай бұрын

The Ford Workmaster tractors are nice machines. I use this one all the time.

Very nice tractor! Definitely a score! 😎👍 Hard to find in that condition, no question. I've always liked the old Fords and the early Ferguson tractors. They were simple, yet powerful workhorses. They'd handle just about any job that you could throw at them....and still make it home in time for dinner! 😄 Thanks for sharing Chad!

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm really enjoying the 641 so far. Mostly just putting around, but I can easily notice the additional power and weight when compared to our 8N.

I just bought my first tractor today it is a ford 8n

@Jonsered0317

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations- you now own a piece of Americana.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! We have done SO much work using our 8N. They are great tractors. You're going to love having one. You'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner!

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

That's true!

Cool man, i thought i had a 2000, but now it looks like i have a painted 641 aswell..

@PurpleCollarLife

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Great tractors.

I have a 1957 860 and I love it. Your series on various tractor manufacturers helped my decide on an RK37. Fantastic machine. Thank you.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I like the new tractors, but the old ones are still my favorite to talk about. :)

Same Covid story here Chad...I went to Scotland after postponing the trip for 2+ years due to the pandemic, only to basically step off the plane into a big cloud of Covid! Save as you...fatigue, coughing, shortness of breath and flu-like symptoms for a few days. Three weeks later still have a lingering cough and easily fatigued but otherwise OK. Love the Ford tractor. As you know, an 8N featured in my video "The Greatest Tractor Photograph Ever Taken"!

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris - I actually recorded this video a few weeks ago. I'm having the same experience as you. I can't get rid of the lingering shortness of breath and cough. After about 3 weeks, I'd say I'm only operating at about 50% capacity. I find that if I overdo it, I'm down for the next day or so. It's difficult to not be able to get the things done I want to, but I'm hoping that a little more relaxing in the evenings and weekends will let me get back to normal. I do remember the greatest tractor photo ever taken! :)

@watershedoverlook

Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Yep, ditto. Hope you feel 100% soon Chad!

thats a great price for that clean of a tractor. thats 5k for just the tractor in my area.

@PurpleCollarLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's a great machine and addition to the tools here as we maintain our property.

Nice tractor

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can't wait to get more seat time on it.

Nice tractor, and good deal! I paid much more for mine nearly 20 years ago, and I had to buy chains, brush-hog, and back blade separate. The live hydraulics on the 641 will spoil you! I also have my dads 8n (which I grew up on), and I wouldn't trade or sell either one.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Very nice! We enjoy having both the Workmaster and the 8N (and the John Deere 2210 with the front end loader). Each has a role in taking care of our rural property.

I absolutely love the color!

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I would do the body work and paint it back to red. along with new stickers. nice find. stay safe

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

i heard that some of dealers used to offer to paint the old red tractors blue in the 60's when the blue ones was out

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting! I wonder if that's the answer to my blue Workmaster.

@chadthornburgh4823

Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLifeit very well could be i was looking into them when i was restoring our 641 there was a old video somewhere of a guy talking about i'll try to find the link

@JohnAsmith-rw6uo

7 ай бұрын

I have an 860 that was painted that way.

Sorry about the COVID Chad. I got myself good and sick too but it wasn’t COVID. Get well soon.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ray. I recorded that video about 3 weeks ago. I'm still having some lingering issues, but hopefully getting better little by little. Sorry to hear you were sick too!

Dito on Gingell's!

@PurpleCollarLife

7 ай бұрын

They don't put out videos as often as they used to - but the content is still great. I usually watch their videos more than once.

Great video of the tractor. You can look on the left side on the transmission on the flat spot above the two bolt holes. I have a 1955 650 Ford tractor. I would not take anything for it. My tractor is blue with gray fenders. I found out when the tractors was new the dealers painted some blue so they would look different and draw attention & sell faster. I have seen several blue ones. I have pulled mine in tractor pulls & slow tractor races. I got fluid in front tires. Mine weighted 3,536 lds. Good luck & can't for the next video.🚜👍

@PurpleCollarLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dave! I have to remind myself not to work to hard until I am fully recovered. I have a hard time slowing down when there's so much to get done! The new tractor is a great addition to the property. I need to come up with a good name for it.

Nice tractor, I have a 53 golden jubilee and a second jubilee or NAA from 54 love the old Ford tractors I use them to farm 5 acres of grass hay and Tedder,rake and bale it using these 2 tractors. I have a few videos on my channel of me using these tractors to farm some hay, but I’ve been too lazy to buy some of the 3M GoPro mounts to where I can stick them directly on the tractor while I’m driving around or on the swath or baler. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with it just like I am with mine. It’s hard not to when the things will run forever with simple maintenance.

@Machi74005

Жыл бұрын

I grew up operating an NAA. I know the NAA's were built in 54 and the Jubilee's in 53 but other than that what was the difference? Seems like I remember draft control on the lower right under the seat on the NAA.

@DaveofAllTrades75

Жыл бұрын

@@Machi74005 the only other difference I am aware of other then what you posted is the Golden Jubilee has the high low sherman transmission in it so it is 8 speed forward and 2 speeds of reverse where as my 54 naa is only the 4 speed forward and 1 reverse. I am not an expert on these tractors, so I’m not sure if you could also get the Sherman high low on an NAA or not but that’s the differences between the two that I own Anyway.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

I didn't realize you had multiples of the NAA/Jubilee. These old tractors are amazing. Their reliability, history, and the amount of work they've accomplished - it's fun to think about. I use a rubber coating magnetic GoPro mount, so that I don't have to put the adhesive on the tractor. amzn.to/3LqJJ3m You'll love being able to get video from different places on the tractor.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

I don't think there are differences between the 1953 Jubilee and the 1954 NAA - other than the official Golden Jubilee grille badge. But I'm not positive.

1963 and 64 600s were same sheet metal but labeled 2000 and painted blue

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you for sharing.

I just picked up a late year 1957 Ford 640, one of the last of the 600 series sold in 1957. Someone replaced the hood with one from a 601 Workmaster. The Workmasters should be all red with light gray grilles and fenders. Your 641 looks to be painted with the lighter blue from a Fordson Dextra or Fordson Major.

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I agree on the blue paint, it looks like the Major color to me. Slightly different than the 2000 series blue. I was thinking about taking it back to the original red - but I will probably leave it as it is. Congrats on your 640! I look forward to getting more time on the 641 in the future. I can already tell though that it's got significantly more power (and weight) than the Ford 8N I'm used to.

Hello! Nice new tractor :) love the lines

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ross. I love the designs of these old classic tractors - and the history.

@RossOnTheLand

Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife yes so do I. Thanks for sharing

New sub! Liked 🙏✌️😬❤️🤩

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

Great smoking deal I got s smoking deal as well I have a Ford 601 workmaster a well with a 5' bush hog and 7' grader blade , paid 2300 for it its an awesome tractor 🚜 where can I find the inside wheel weights I need some badly it gets a tad sketchy sometimes when I lift a round bale with the 3 point

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

You did get a great deal! Those are original Ford front wheel weights. They're cast weights, split (two pieces) that mount inside the front rims. They are extremely hard to find. If you can find them and they're anywhere under $150 - it's a good deal. They do make it nice to have some additional front weight.

Who's gonna tell him that blue and white don't mix to make purple?

@PurpleCollarLife

9 күн бұрын

@@OutdoorsInTheOzarks You’re correct. But it is an industry term for careers/jobs that combine white collar work with blue collar work. For example - engineers that design at the computer, and then machine and build the components they designed. Or Information Technology personnel who manage a network both in software, and physically running Cat 5 or 6 network wire. Purple Collar is that combination of both white collar skills and work, with blue collar skills and work. Why did it become known as purple collar? I have no idea.

What was the difference between the Jubilee and the NAA?

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

Great question! The NAA and Jubilee are the same machines. The Golden Jubilee is actually the first year of the NAA tractor (1953) , marking the 50th anniversary of Ford. So any 1953 NAA is a Golden Jubilee version. All other NAA years are often still called "Jubilee" tractors, but technically only the 1953 is the Jubilee model with the Jubilee badge.

You sure it’s live pto??? I must of got jipped with my 641 4 spd, I don’t have live pto,got a hi/ low Sherman in mine.

@PurpleCollarLife

8 ай бұрын

Hello - Great question. It's not live PTO. It is live hydraulics. In other words - the PTO does not have to be running for the 3-point arms to lift. BUT- the clutch does still engage the PTO with the engine. (not live pto). Thanks for watching!

@YOU-vj4fl

8 ай бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife fords live hydraulics was only 2 yrs,and it didn’t sell as Ford thought it would,then in 55,that’s when Ford started their live pto!, By the way, 53 and 54 was live hydraulics time,then it ended. Ford had it as an option for new tractors, it didn’t sell well at all.

Ok I got a question for you guys I have a Ford 601 Workmaster I know the model numbers says its a 641.... So should the sticker on the side of the hood say Ford 601 Workmaster or Should it say Ford 641 Workmaster! Thanks in advance!!!!

@PurpleCollarLife

Жыл бұрын

This is a great question. I have seen tractors with the 641 sticker (and 661 even). But I've also seen tractors with the 601 sticker that are 641s. I'm not sure what was actually stock from the factory.

@coty121

Жыл бұрын

@Purple Collar Life Thank you I bought the tractor as a resto project and I looked at the sticker and it seemed sideways to me as if someone replaced it in the past and since they had a 601 sticker on it but it was a 641 I didn't know what to put back on it lol. I appreciate your response and I love your tractor she's a beauty. Thank for the help.

Do you plan on restoring to its original color?

@prank213

10 ай бұрын

A work master just populated on my Facebook Marketplace for $1500 . Which is why I’m here 👀

@PurpleCollarLife

10 ай бұрын

I thought about it - but I kind of like keeping it the way it is.

@PurpleCollarLife

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good deal !@@prank213

Oh no China 19.....

@PurpleCollarLife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!