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880 vs. 1600

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Kerwin

09-13-2005 18:42:18




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Wondering if an 880 would have enough weight to safely pull baler, thrower and wagon; 2-row corn picker and wagon; etc. on hilly ground. (SW Wisconsin for those of you who might be familiar with it). I know both the 880 and 1600 have the HP to do the job, but want some weight to keep the tail from wagging (or pushing) the dog!

I had thought of using my 88 for this work, but feel that it might get the chore of running wagons down the hill to the buildings. Thanks for the help.

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atex57

09-16-2005 19:13:09




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 Re: 880 vs. 1600 in reply to Kerwin, 09-13-2005 18:42:18  
Our 88 baled many thousand bales pulling a NH 68 and a thrower rack in SW Wis. We did have 14.9-38's and fluid in the tires, M&W's in the engine. Southern Vernon Cnty. Ed.



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weaver

09-14-2005 09:01:59




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 Re: 880 vs. 1600 in reply to Kerwin, 09-13-2005 18:42:18  
I would agree that a 1750 would be safer. My one friend uses a 1650 and doesn't always feel safe. Loaded and wieghted tires make all the difference in the world but you still need engine brake power. I use a 1950 for the hills and a 770 and 77s for work on the flat. The 1950 walks up and down the steep hills without hesitation but is probably overkill. It was the right price and serves many purposes. Many guys in my area in Ohio that farm the hills with Olivers use 1850s with the Perkins.

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Mark N.

09-13-2005 19:50:28




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 Re: 880 vs. 1600 in reply to Kerwin, 09-13-2005 18:42:18  
I don't blame you on this. I got involved in loading a wagon behind a baler on very hilly ground. 4 high on the wagon was almost too much and everytime we went down hill I had to hold the layers back and when we went up I just let the bales come off the chute and slide back to me. There was a M farmall on the front end and it would backfire and buck all the way down. We only got 200 bales off the ground but it felt like 1000 bales. I only did this once. The 1600 would be my first choice. The best choice would be a 1750 or 55 with a little more size and weight yet. Do what's safest because it's not worth getting killed over.

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newter haven

09-14-2005 19:57:43




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 Re: 880 vs. 1600 in reply to Mark N., 09-13-2005 19:50:28  
Amen brother! Got an 880 with cast rears and three weights per side, almost convinced invincible, with that kind of weight I can pull a nine shank chisel very well, front end off the ground constantly what a ride! It's very dependable as far as holding back hay wagons, too. With enough weights, you'll be safe with either tractor, not? Good luck !



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