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MF 35 Gas vs Diesel

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Jim

03-16-2001 14:02:37




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I've always thought the MF35 to be a pretty fine machine. Does anyone know how common they were in gas vs diesel or vice-versa? Any comments on the pros and cons of each? In spite of all the good points of diesel, I have no experience owning or fixing them and at -30 C starting can be an issue.




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ken power

03-22-2001 06:54:54




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 Re: MF 35 Gas vs Diesel in reply to Jim, 03-16-2001 14:02:37  
Rick in Ontairo said it all. They are both excellent little tractors.



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B.C.

03-17-2001 16:48:29




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 Re: MF 35 Gas vs Diesel in reply to Jim, 03-16-2001 14:02:37  
Like others sort of said, if you were gonna use the tractor a whole lot, then the diesel would probably be a better idea, assuming that it was in good shape to begin with.

I claim that the casual user is better off with a gas engine because it's got a much simpler fuel system that is easier to rebuild, and cold weather starting is not so much an issue. I've left our MH50 gas sit for months and the sucker fires right up, warm or cold. Dunno if a diesel would be quite so friendly.

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Peter

03-16-2001 15:13:20




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 Re: MF 35 Gas vs Diesel in reply to Jim, 03-16-2001 14:02:37  
Diesel tractors are usually more expensive than gas, they are cheaper to run and have more power. Few farmers use gas tractors these days. Gas engines have two advantages. They are easier to work on and easier to start when it is cold. I have both.



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Rick(ont)

03-16-2001 17:46:43




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 Re: Re: MF 35 Gas vs Diesel in reply to Peter, 03-16-2001 15:13:20  
I own a 35 diesel and my father a 35 gas. Both are excellent tractors but my diesel outpowers the gas when pulling a 3 furrow plow and burns half the amount of fuel. The gas on the other hand starts at-25 degrees without being pluged in where the diesel won't.But if you can plug the block heater in for an hour no problem then.



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