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PeteNY
02-04-2003 16:08:02
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Re: Which is better? in reply to Jonathan, 02-03-2003 10:13:09
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Jonathan, I prefer my 70 over the 60 in a truly stock class, simply because it fares better in #7500 and #8500. Yes it does have a taller 1st gear, but that doesn't hurt unless you tangle with a 620, 630, 720, or 730. Now before all the Deere haters jump all over me I'll say this; I am "color blind"; I start a pull with a Ford 2N, then as the classes go up, I use a Super C Farmall (an Oliver Super 66 or AC WD 45 would be great here too) then use either my JD A or Farmall Super M, then if the pull is close enough that I have the 60 and 70 both there, I pull #6500 with the 60 and then use the 70. I know that the Olies can be really suped up, and are great in the higher divisions, but I pull strictly bone stock Div I which is why I DON"T pull the JD B or the Farmall Super H (they just can't hang w/o serious mods). All things equal, my 70 will out pull the 60 at #7500 and be more competitive at #8500, so I choose the 70. In my mind, the most impressive and versatile antique pulling tractor that I have seen in either Div I or II is an Oliver Super 66 gas; they are competitive from #3500 up to #5500, but they are few and far between, and expensive...maybe someday! Pete
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