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Re: NH 461 pulled by 8N??

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old

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May work but in the wrong place is also a likely deadly problem also. That 461 is about 1000lbs heavier then the 8N so if going down a long hill good chance it would push a guy which could fast become an out of control issue. I pulled a NH460 behind a Geo Tracker 75 miles and it was not fun and I took it slow because I knew it could fast become an out of control thing. I am also guessing you did not use the hyds cylinder on the lift on that 461 did you
 
The smallest tractor we used on the neighbor's 461 when we borrowed it was the Farmall M. I really dislike using something that lacks live PTO. Usually ran in third due to in large part it was the neighbor's and did not want anything to happen to the machine. Had to give a quick kick to get it out of third if a slug was going through. I towed my JD 1219 home from about 20 miles south through a small valley was that served as an outlet for a lake. Through the steepest part it pushed pretty good on my 2006 Chevy 1/2 ton.
 
Hi! I'm guessing this is a reply to my original post? It is showing up as a separate thread. If so then 1st, I make sure my breaks are properly adjusted and the are in good working order. 8ns don't pickup speed going down hill when in gear, or at least mine doesn't. Engine acts as a break. I also use a overdrive coupling to prevent equipment from pushing me when in use.

No I didn't use hydraulics. Used a ratcheting turnbuckle. Only needed to lift the cuter when I was running down the road. No need to lift in the field.

Good day!
Chuck
 
What Old is concerned about is the 8N losing its footing due to a weight greater than the tractor pushing on it. The problem is far worse with considerably worn drive tires and/or wet surfaces.
 
Shoot I use a Farmall BA I built form junk tractors to cut my hay with. I rake my hay with a 1949 Case VAC and IH 5 bar rake and bale my hay with a 1955 Oliver S88 on the old NH850 chain baler of I use the NH271 square baler behind either a WD45 or Olive 77 so I know about old stuff
 
Quite a few times first cutting hay here demands at least 40 HP and preferably 50 HP on a 9 foot cut sickle type machine. Our M is pretty peppy so it works alright but life is so much nicer with live or independent PTO.
 
A good first cutting here is around 3.5 tons per acre or 100-115 bales depending on length and density of bale
 
Ah but an 8N has no hyd output to lift and lower the header so unless he has it rigged in some way that would not work
 
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