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How big of a piece of junk was the 1250?

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Rodney

11-02-2006 11:44:23




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Hi folks,

I'm trying to piece together a magazine article on the 1250/1255. I've written several features on the big Olivers, the ones we all love, and what good machines they were, but I'm thinking about switching gears this time and writing about one of Oliver's stinkers. If you've had one -- good or bad experiences -- please drop me a line at [email protected]

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Woodbeef

11-04-2006 14:32:29




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
The Cockshutt 1250 gas was a decent tractor for it's size and day. By the mid 90s parts were a problem though. Better actually then the 1010/2010 Deeres for dependability.



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cal innes

11-03-2006 19:35:42




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
you are pretty bold walking into a barn striking matches....i think you may be getting confused with those other green tractors!



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scottf in WA

11-03-2006 18:24:23




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
I had one. The only thing wrong with it was parts availability. Other than that it was a really good little tractor. It had a 24 volt starting system that really cranked. It also had a differential lock. That differential lock was awesome in in poor traction conditions. But no tractor would be very good for very long if you can't get parts for it.



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Hard Knocks

11-03-2006 04:46:09




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
1250 gas was a lemon that Oliver gave notice to Fiat they had to do better and the excellent 1250A diesel was the result.No engine parts are available for the 1250 gas today that I can find.
Danny Bowes at Import Tractor is an expert on these tractors contact him.



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mowr

11-02-2006 16:59:08




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
The 1250's were 4 cyl. tractors; available in gas or diesel. By today's standards, not very good. The 1250A and 1255 are 3 cyl. tractors; diesel only. This design has been very good, and can still be seen in tractors today, or at least in recent years; New Holland 3010S, for example.



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J Schwiebert

11-02-2006 13:10:57




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 Re: How big of a piece of junk was the 1250? in reply to Rodney, 11-02-2006 11:44:23  
First of all you are dealing with 2 entirely different tractors. In my opinon in there day both were good tractors.



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