[Market-farming] tractors

Andy Fellenz fellenz at fltg.net
Wed Jan 21 22:33:53 EST 2009


For a loader tractor, 4wd beats 2wd any day of the week.  I had a IH384 
w/loader and even with loaded tires the rear end got too light when we 
were using the loader.  I have a loader on a 70hp AC 180 now which is 
also 2WD.  This tractor has wheel weights, loaded tires and weighs about 
10,000 lb and a smaller 4wd tractor would be better any day of the week. 

Andy
www.FellenzFamilyFarm.com

david purpura wrote:
> Hi All.  I'm in the market for a new tractor this year and would like 
> to hear suggestions/experiences/warnings, etc.. 
>
> We're using old farmalls for tillage, cultivation, mowing, etc.  I'm 
> looking for a tractor to use as a loader for making compost, to pull a 
> transplanter, and possibly a plastic-layer.  Future uses might be 
> rototilling, or attaching a backhoe.  I have sandy, well-drained soil, 
> I don't think I need four wheel drive, and don't need a lot of 
> horsepower.  I'm thinking about the 5000 series JD, or similar 40 - 50 
> hp machine.
>
> thanks,
> dave
>
>
>
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