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656 Hydro, the perfect tractor?
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Posted by Darren on January 29, 2001 at 10:06:13 from (63.11.76.26):
OK boys, here it is. I've got 20 acres of row crops, got a '48 Cub for the precision stuff (plant,cult,fert), what I need is ONE GOOD RIG for the heavy work. I like 'em old and definitely red. For a 6' tiller, split tiller, 3pt forklift, planter and transplanter the 656 Hydro seems unbeatable. I'd also like to plow and disc with the same tractor, but from what I gather this is where the Hydro falls short.
So the question is: can I get away with working up 20 (40 max) acres a season with a 656? If so what size disc and how many bottoms on a plow? Should I consider a Hydro 70 or 86 or...? Spring's coming and I've got people to feed. Many thanks!
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