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How do you guys tell a smdta from a distance?

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scott#2

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Think I spotted one a good bit off the path and since I'm not familiar with them or their controls/levers/engines, what are some dead give aways from a distance? I'm looking for one to restore, last one, I swear!

Thank You,

scott#2
 
Depends on how good you can see. Diesels have the exhaust pipe/muffler through the right side of the hood. Unless you have a field glasses or something, and can see the TA lever on the left side, a SMD will be very hard to tell from an SMDTA -- those things are $$$$, with the first $ at least a 4-6, if they are in decent condition. If it is junk, they are still $$$$ to restore.
 
The MTA's are a bit longer-noticable from a distance by the fuel tank not reaching back quite to the light-bar. Diesels have muffler on the right; gassers on the left. The TA lever if you're up close. MTA's longer wheelbase-extra length in the neck to accomodate the TA verses the M's and SM's.
 
(quoted from post at 18:02:12 10/12/08) The MTA's are a bit longer-noticable from a distance by the fuel tank not reaching back quite to the light-bar. Diesels have muffler on the right; gassers on the left. The TA lever if you're up close. MTA's longer wheelbase-extra length in the neck to accomodate the TA verses the M's and SM's.
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In addition to what Wolfman says, get a good pair of Leica 10 x 50 binoculars. Seriously, a good "spy-glass" really helps in situations like this. mike
 
Scott: If I wanted to spot it from a distance, I'd go with general appearence of rear chassis. The TA tractor chassis are quite different from earlier letter series tractors. MTA basically looks like a 400, 450 or 560 in M sheet metal.

I agree the exhaust is quickest way to spot the diesel.
 
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