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Posted by Mike on April 16, 2003 at 18:30:28 from (65.238.29.57):
I have been a longtime green fan....unitl recently! I have pretty much decided to go RED! I am in the process of starting up a custom lagoon pumping business, and will be purchasing 3 tractors. The first 2 I am very seriously looking at MX270 MFWD's, but the third is going to be used only to power an agitator. I need at least 120 pto hp, but would like to get something 150-160 pto hp, so that I'm not working the tractor as hard. I don't need MFWD and was thinking of something like a 1066, 1486, or 1586? I'd like to stay with something from around the late 1970's to early 1980's. I was wondering which models were fairly reliable, and which one's weren't as good. Also, what models had what horsepower ratings? Any suggestions? Experiences? Advice? Thanks Mike
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