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1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD

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Woody

02-05-2002 09:48:01




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I am really interested in purchasing a 1955 Oliver ($7000) which I had posted several weeks ago. But since then I have looked at several 1070 Cases ($6800) and two 4430 John Deeres ($7000/$9000) (I can't believe that I did) Tell me why the 1955 is a better tractor, I'm really worried about the W 310 engine in that big of tractor. I'm located in NE Ohio. And would use the tractor for a small hay/Beef operation.

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matt sandidge

02-26-2002 14:32:40




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
my dad bought 2 new 1855's new in 1974. and has regretted it until he got rid of them. a deere is a much better built tractor. and it also will not go down in value. one of his 1855's got a cracked block at about 4300 hours. the 4430 had over 11,000 hours before it was finally overhauled. I am very partial to oliver i would like to own an 1855 or a 1955 someday mysrlf. but if you want the better tractor get the deere.

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farbs 10

02-08-2002 18:48:53




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
I think the case would be a good tractor for you, it has a good transmission, and seems like it wouldnt cost you as much. Its a good tractor for small to medium size operations. But the oliver isnt bad either. Its just my opinion.



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WFE

02-07-2002 19:18:11




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
Don't worry about that 310 Waukesha; they're great engines when properly built. If the engine has been fitted with all of the updated parts and the crank has been balanced, you'll have no problems and that 1955 will be way more fuel efficient than the Case and especially the Deere. Nothing sucks (more fuel) like a Deere. The 1955 is a great overall tractor and should suit your needs nicely. We've run some of those 310 Waukeshas at over 140 hp for several years. The transmission in the Oliver is the best of the three.

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dave_white_2_85

02-07-2002 18:54:58




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
The Case 1070 Agri-King was the class of its field at the time but are rare (at least up here in northern NY). The Deere was very common, generic maybe and reliable and easy to get parts and service for. Of course, I'd favor the Oliver. And my local Deere dealer gives me fine service on my White (descendent of the Oliver). The 1850 with the Perkins was the crown jewel of the later Olivers, in my opinion.

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ernie

02-06-2002 06:55:18




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
I was told that if you wouldn't have made the case dealer MAD!!!!! you might have bought a 970



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Woody

02-06-2002 07:36:17




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 Re: Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to ernie, 02-06-2002 06:55:18  

Ernie, Your RIGHT!!! The Case 970 would of been good. But the dealer had no sense of humur. That is why I like OLIVER, good people good tractors



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Mike in Ohio

02-05-2002 11:55:57




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 Re: 1955 vs. 1070 Case /4430 JD in reply to Woody, 02-05-2002 09:48:01  
Hi Woody--Are you sure you need that big of a tractor for a small beef and hay operation??? That is what I thought when I bought an 1855 several years ago. I thought I needed a big heavy tractor to move bales with. I found it is much easier and faster to move them with my 800 Ford and front loader. If its muddy and the Ford wont handle it I use my 770 with 3pt. Its much easier to get around with than the 1855. A good 770 with 3pt and a couple of front weights will probably only cost half as much as what you have already looked at. I bale 1000# bales with a Vermeer baler using a S77, 770, or 880, whichever is handy. Just my 2 cents worth.

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