Pull start or Hand crank?

[jst]

I have noticed that there is a pull rope on some and i have seen others with a hand crank.Are there any model specifics to determine which came with which?Also with the hand crank,we had a old tractor with the hand crank and it would dang near throw you if it didnt start,is this a problem with the mules?Or is the compression low enough not to be a pain?

 

[emr]

Hand crank? new one on me, im no expert , but i think there is only older ..pull starts, with those they earn the name Mule! and electric, the only way to go, randy

 

[monighan]

It'll only throw you if the timing is off. I have an old 1930 Caterpillar 60 (4cyl 1200cu in.) and it fires right up with a 2' long bar in the flywheel. Of course the compression cocks need opened.

 

[Flatlander]

Mine has a handcrank, but was originally a pull start...

 

[texas-5-ton]

Out of curiousity, how much is a mule (in running condition) worth??

 

[acetomatoco]

Running $4-6K Walking and brayng 4-6 bales of hay.