Chris Jones
Member
This AM I was comparing some current and former family tractor's Nebraska test results using Tractordata.com. I understand the meanings of the different ratings, how the tests were conducted and their relationship to actual use.
Allis B pto 22, drawbar 20
Farmall Cub pto 10, drawbar 10
Farmall Super A pto 16, drawbar 13
Ford 8N pto 23, drawbar 22
Ford 601 engine 48, pto 32, drawbar 30
JD 850 pto 22, drawbar 18
JD 755 engine 20, pto 15
I'm wondering:
Was the JD 755 not tested? If not, why? It's newer and smaller and perhaps not considered a Farm Tractor? As the only hydro and the only 4X4 in the bunch I'm curious how it's test results do or would compare.
Now for a few impressions. I'm surprised the Super A tested so close to the Cub. I found the Super A with added 3pt to be a wonderful, strong, competent tractor every bit as good as the 8N so many people around here love. I'm truly sorry I sold it. Of the lot nothing beat the 601 in brute power. IMHO beyond cuteness and cultivating the cub was worthless and a PITA to switch equipment--heck the Super A was a better cultivator too. The 850 has been a nice refined field tractor. My biggest complaint is the 3pt is so, shall I say crowded, it's hard to hook up. Sadly I haven't had enough time with the B as it's in pieces. I'm looking forward to spending some time with the 755 which clearly has a great advantage in maneuverability, direction, and speed control to anything I've used to date. The 3pt is also well exposed and looks like it might be easy to connect.
Allis B pto 22, drawbar 20
Farmall Cub pto 10, drawbar 10
Farmall Super A pto 16, drawbar 13
Ford 8N pto 23, drawbar 22
Ford 601 engine 48, pto 32, drawbar 30
JD 850 pto 22, drawbar 18
JD 755 engine 20, pto 15
I'm wondering:
Was the JD 755 not tested? If not, why? It's newer and smaller and perhaps not considered a Farm Tractor? As the only hydro and the only 4X4 in the bunch I'm curious how it's test results do or would compare.
Now for a few impressions. I'm surprised the Super A tested so close to the Cub. I found the Super A with added 3pt to be a wonderful, strong, competent tractor every bit as good as the 8N so many people around here love. I'm truly sorry I sold it. Of the lot nothing beat the 601 in brute power. IMHO beyond cuteness and cultivating the cub was worthless and a PITA to switch equipment--heck the Super A was a better cultivator too. The 850 has been a nice refined field tractor. My biggest complaint is the 3pt is so, shall I say crowded, it's hard to hook up. Sadly I haven't had enough time with the B as it's in pieces. I'm looking forward to spending some time with the 755 which clearly has a great advantage in maneuverability, direction, and speed control to anything I've used to date. The 3pt is also well exposed and looks like it might be easy to connect.