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Air Force One

02-21-2007 18:08:29




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What would give if you pulled a 800 or hundred series vs a (N) series? Is the gearing the same or better toward the 134 engine? If both had the same rear tires? Torque? Ive always wondered this...we tend to get tired and wonder alot in Florida land and all this warm weather...thanks...




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Mike-UT

02-22-2007 21:56:54




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
Air Force One huh, and living in NW Florida? I was stationed at Hurlburt Field(Ft. Walton Beach) in 74-75, working C-130 Gun Ships...I have an 860 and a friend of mine up here has an 8n...mine will outdo his in all ways except maybe gas mileage. If you aint AMMO you aint S---. Take care.



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Air Force one

02-25-2007 17:33:56




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Mike-UT, 02-22-2007 21:56:54  
yep! You got it! At Hurlburt..Once a snake eater always a snake eater....thanks for your reply..Paul K.



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Dean

02-22-2007 17:41:44




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
AF:

The 8N and 8x0 tractors are not really comparable as the 8x0 is a full generation and a half newer and considerably heavier and more powerful.

Among others, I have a very good 51 8N with Sherman combo and 12.4 rear tires on 10" rims. I love the N but my very good 55 860 will do nearly twice the work in the same amount of time.

Dean



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Hal/WA

02-22-2007 15:56:41




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
I have had both, and the 8XX is a lot more tractor than the N and will out pull an N by a whole bunch. On the other hand, I think it is a bit easier to get parts for the N's than the hundred series.

It depends on what you need the tractor to do, and also somewhat on what tractors you can find. They are both decent machines, with the later hundred series a bit more sophisticated and larger. Good luck!

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Dave H (NY)

02-22-2007 07:39:36




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
I started out with one 8n, then bought a second back up tractor which is an 800. End result sold 8N and bought another 800. No comparison when you work them. The 800 will out work any 8n.



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Air Force One

02-21-2007 18:57:41




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
ok..whats the status of running H20 in rear tires? I only pull a five disc and bush hog in NW Fla area... Not much lacking in traction....After 30 years I have finally had to trade out a rear tire...no water in both of them...Foresty Dept had this tractor before my fathe won it....advise greatly preciated...thanks!



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GlenIdaho

02-21-2007 20:11:48




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:57:41  
You can run water in the tire. They commonly use calcium chloride as it is heavier. The problem with both is they cause corrosion of the wheels should they leak out of the tube. Calcium chloride is not good for the environment. Some use RV anti-freeze which is non-corrosive. There is a relatively new product called Rim-Guard which is heavier than water and non-corrosive.



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soundguy

02-21-2007 18:23:23




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 Re: 850 vs N series in reply to Air Force One, 02-21-2007 18:08:29  
1, the 8xx has other trans options than the 8n's 4spd.. that will make a difference with ground speed.

Also.. the 8xx is not a 134 engine it's a 172.. quite a bit beefier.. I've heard 'high 40's hp ratings ..

Has a beefier rear end than a 6xx, naa, or 8n.. etc.

Soundguy



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