[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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