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VAO's: Help me understand the configuration

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F-I-T

10-20-2005 07:53:47

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As some of you know, I refurbbed a '50 VAC a year or so back, and I must say it has been my A #1 chore tractor. That said, I have been thinking about getting a similar VA model, but in a lower stance to help avoid all the tree limbs that I have to dodge on the row crop chassis. I've been looking at the photos in my manual, and it looks like the VAO sits low, lowers the foot rest, shortens the steering shaft, moves the shifter lever down via a bend, etc. I was thinking of looking for one of these, but I do not need to get in to a rare model fight, do not need shielding tin, etc, as I really do want to just fix it up and use it.

Is the VAO the only one like this? Or am I missing other possible model variations like a VAC-14 with wide front? I guess I'm saying I want something like a utility Massey 35, or a Ford 8N in size and height.

I confused. Help me figure out what it is I need to be looking for.

Thanks as always,

Frank-in-Tallahassee

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Dave Bays

11-04-2005 11:14:52

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

Dear Frank
I am a salesman at Zimmer Tractor in Brookville, Indiana and just traded for a 1951 (serial # 5558799 VAO in above average condition. The tractor was stored in a barn for several years and was recently painted. The engine seems to run very well and the tractor has live hydraulics. We are asking $4995.00 for it. Please advise soonest.

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10-21-2005 08:55:19

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

I have a '47 VAO with low floorboards (shown) and did have another '47 VAO with the flat floor, photo 21 on the link. The low-floorboard model has a down-turned exhaust elbow with no provision for a muffler and the steering column is shorter than the flat-floor model. All the foot-pedal mounts, gearshift lever, etc. are different as well.

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F-I-T

10-20-2005 16:35:40

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Thanks for your inputs! in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

Looks like I understood it then. I'll look around for a VAO in my area. I just think it would make a good tractor with an eagle hitch to work under and around my wood lot. I just bought a 2-disk disk plow (Ford-Dearborn) that I plan to use on the VAC. Too many roots and things to use my momldboard plow.

I guess if you have the lesser radius 24" tires sort of changes the gearing, too. It might have more power in the fields, but all the speeds should be lesser as well. I wouldn't mind the greater power.

Thanks again!

Frank

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royjoebob

10-20-2005 15:50:06

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

Frank, I have a few different configurations of the VA including the VAO (which is my personal favorite). I have not had much trouble up in my area (Oregon) getting parts for it. There are a few differences of note like the seat configuration and such. The orchard tin was not always sold with the VAO and the clam shell fenders were quite common to see on them from my research. I would like to find some orchard tin but have not found any locally as of yet. If you have any other questions, give me a shout!

RJB

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Martini

10-20-2005 10:05:52

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

My VAO is lower than my VA.
I am only 5 foot 8 inches and the pedals seem to favor a short person.
You may be able to get 24 inch tires,
to replace the 28 inch ones which are
standard. For some reason the VAO is more powerful than the VA - maybe fewer hours.

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dctom

10-20-2005 08:05:32

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

frank; seems there should be some vao's in salvage yards down there that would be just what you are looking for other than the vac-14 and they are rare and hard to find sheet metal for them as it is different than regular vac's tom

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mikefromiowa

10-20-2005 08:00:49

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Re: VAO's: Help me understand the configuration in reply to F-I-T, 10-20-2005 07:53:47

if you get the later model VAC-14. the driver sat lower. Get a wide front and its probably lower still. my opinion

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