I was trying to plow under some rye last night to plant the first patch of sweetcorn soon. I have to say I am impressed with the new to me ford 4000. It plowed for several hours on a five gallon can of gas, and the draft system really worked good. Was pulling a 2 bottom in 3rd gear and it was not even working hard. Granted it is sand,, but there are some wet, dark, sticky areas and it went right through without slipping. That is really the first farming I have ever done with a Ford tractor, but now I guess I see why they sold so many of them. Pretty powerful and efficient for a small package. I am in the process of restoring a JD f125 3 bottom to go behind my newly repowered 2510 diesel. I am looking forward to seeing what it can do, but it will be hard to beat the Ford.