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HI Tom ASk the dealer to show you it working, or someone that has one of the same make and model. ASk them to let you use it, try it out. You don't need one to work on they a Pain and they are well mess to boot. Ground Drive : I use a older Oliver 50's-60's, I would say that the G.D. are good to use on almost any field, but not in mud. We have stones here and the mud and the stone get mixed together and get in the wrong places. If it get stuck to the tires they can get dropped off in the wrong place. I almost broke a gear one day. I bought this about 15 years ago for $300.00 and if I would sale it today I would ask $800.00 Western PA PTO : I would say is ok. Better in a lot of ways , but I think G.D. does a better spread , no speed to control , PTO and Ground speed . G.D. is all gears and does a better even spread, Just remember if your spreading in alot of Mud PTO is the way too go. But still whatch the mud on the tires, may fall off into a drive or something. Couple other thing don't use if too cold, chains may brake and gears. If you load up and a freeze is coming , better unload it , makes a big Block of manure. Don't overload, if you brake something , you thinks twice the next time, after you unload it by hand to be able to fix her. Good Luck !! Punchie
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