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JD 2 Cyl Sound

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Nevin

07-31-2001 21:18:25




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I'm just getting into the JD 2 cylinder tractors, I've read a great deal about them and am impressed with their simple engineering, parts availability and most importantly the "sound". My question is this, I know that the 60 replaced the A with the same size engine but do they sound the same, also the same with a 50 and a B. Which sounds better. Which one would be the best 1st tractor.




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Craig

08-01-2001 18:52:53




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Hi, Well I think they all sound great when there doing there job. that my two cents. Craig



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Frank

08-02-2001 18:29:59




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 Re: Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Craig, 08-01-2001 18:52:53  
unfortunately, my H has been silent since I got it. Maybe someday..... .....



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Gator

08-01-2001 15:03:17




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Nevin, you should only "read" those reply's to your question and not "listen" to any of them guys. WHY? you may ask. Simple. YOU listen at a show or better yet at a plow day and see if you prefer a "little popper" (vertical), a "small medium" (B, 50,520,530), "medium"(A,60,620,630)"big"(G,70,720,730), OR "huge"(D,R,80,820,830). Then You decide if you want one of each.



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Tom in Mo.

08-01-2001 17:23:55




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 Re: Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Gator, 08-01-2001 15:03:17  
Good advice.



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Charles

08-01-2001 13:49:56




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Nevin, I grew up on an A, B, 60, and H. My favorite tractor was the 60 but of the ones I drove, The A under load was my favorite for sound. Great sound. Only my opinion tho.
Charles



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Dave 2N

08-01-2001 08:03:09




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Had an MT, spent lots of hours on my Uncle's B when I was growing up, had a B of my own for years, worked with my neighbor who has an A, I now have a 70. IMHO, the A sound is "classic" as is the A itself. Whenever I think of John Deere, the Model A comes to mind first. Just my $.02 based on my experiences.



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Dave 2N

08-01-2001 08:02:58




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Had an MT, spent lots of hours on my Uncle's B when I was growing up, had a B of my own for years, worked with my neighbor who has an A, I now have a 70. IMHO, the A sound is "classic" as is the A itself. Whenever I think of John Deere, the Model A comes to mind first. Just my $.02 based on my experiences.



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JD70Jim

08-01-2001 07:12:30




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Nevin:

The unique JD "sound" comes from an uneven beat resulting from the two cylinder design. They ALL have the same basic design. What makes one model sound different from another is usually due to A.) RPM. A 975rpm engine should sound like another 975rpm engine, but NOT exactly like a 1125rpm or a 14oorpm engine. B.) Displacement. A "G" at 413cid should sound different than an "A" having 321cid. The "60" and the "A" both have 321cid and 975rpms. C.) Fuel. A diesel is surely going to sound a lot different than any spark ignition engine. An LP, a Distilate or Kerosene or a gasoline engine should all sound almost exactly alike due to them all being spark ignition.

The vertical 2cylinder designs based on the original "M" engine sound different, therefor, due to having much higher rpms and a smaller displacemnt.

As for the differences between a late "A" and a "60", other than the 60 having duplex carburation and a very few more hp, I doubt anyone could tell the differnce in sound. The "60"s advantages lie with better hydraulics, possible power steering, and a live pto.

JD70Jim
My 2 cents worth

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JD Ol' Timer

08-03-2001 12:28:04




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 Re: Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to JD70Jim, 08-01-2001 07:12:30  
Jim is right, the various JD models have their own unique sound.. when I was a teen I loved the sound of our 720D, now whenever I use one my ears are ringing all night! I guess that's one reason they went to the oval muffler on the 30 series tractors, to cut down on noise. I got to hear alot of them running a few weeks ago at our annual Camp Creek Machinery/Thresher show here in Waverly, NE.!

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Bob Collins

08-01-2001 05:44:03




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 Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Nevin, 07-31-2001 21:18:25  
Nevin, No question about it, the A is the best sounding, the B and 50 run just a bit too fast (too many RPM) and the 60 is just a tad different, don't read any other replys this is the correct answer. Now ask what flavor ice cream is the BEST, I can tell you the answer to that too! Seriously, listen to all you can and decide for yourself, I never heard one I didn't like except for a 435. That should set somebody off. Bob

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435 sound great with ear plugs muffs G Taylor

08-01-2001 11:42:54




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 Re: Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Bob Collins, 08-01-2001 05:44:03  
The 435,440D & the 8020's do have an unique howl. At shows they make the old ladys scowl, men smile, children run crying to thier parents & dogs beat it for home. The gas Dubuques & D's/G's also have a sound of thier own.



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bob

08-01-2001 09:32:23




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 Re: Re: JD 2 Cyl Sound in reply to Bob Collins, 08-01-2001 05:44:03  
dont listen to the other guys.the old D has a sound you can pick out from the crowd.really they all sound great and no other tractor can compare.



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