Re: Re: Re: Re: Disel -vs- gasoline
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Posted by Dennis on September 29, 1998 at 10:58:36:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Disel -vs- gasoline posted by Richard on September 29, 1998 at 06:59:00:
: : If you want to do any serious work spend some extra money get a later model Diesel. : : Most Massey Fergusons and John Deere's from 1965 on will do the trick. Beware of some of the lighter weight 'new improved' models. There's no substitute for serious IRON when it comes to working . : I appreciate the input. I have just finished building a house in middle of woods. I have probably 100+ more trees to cut down, move & burn or sell. My intent is to use this workbull (which has a dedicated front loader) to help carry the chopped up wood, maybe use it as a mule to help pull some trees down (more specifically help guarantee that the tree doesn't fall in directon of house while being sawed down). I have several piles of earth that need either moved or smoothed out ect.. : Anyway, I presume that this isn't going to require a 300 hp bulldozer, however I don't think my brother in laws (13 hp give or take) mitsubishi tractor will do it either. This 202 seems to be a nice size, LARGE (very large) bucket and to me (very uneducated on tractors) it would seem to be a good size. : Given clarification as to use, I would appreciate any input as to approprateness of machine that you may care to give. : Thanks
: Richard
Don't worry about the lead at all. My tractor and the several Model T Fords I drive work fine and have for years. Model T'ers have discussed the problem for years and the result is that there is no problem.
I got a Ferguson TO-30 (1952) and cleared my property exactly as you suggest you want to do. The continental engine in it is very tough but due to it's age, I am in the process of overhauling it as it was pretty much worn out when I got it. Parts are VERY accessible and not expensive. It's got a bucket and I put a backhoe on the 3 point and use it for about everything I can imagine. I DO NOT RECCOMMEND pulling trees over or guiding in one direction with the tractor - not if you value your life and the tractor. Use a "come-along" on a LONG chain attached to the base of another tree to persuade it it fall in another direction. At least that way you can run if necessary. Good Luck !!!!
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