Re: Utility tractor or bulldozer

Posted by Jared in VT on October 01, 2004 at 19:27:37 from (216.66.106.235):

In Reply to: Utility tractor or bulldozer posted by Doug, Ontario on October 01, 2004 at 12:32:16:

Hey Doug,
I have an IH 574U with a quick tach loader, a wide front SMTA and a JD 420 crawler with a dozer blade. I have nice level ground on narrow pastures by the river, but its all up and down after that; hills and trees and rocks. I hay the land and haul timber and rocks off the hill. The SMTA can pull a barn full of heifers over snow on level ground, but it has no stability and too much traction on slopes and hills. The 574, though modern and more powerfull, is much like your 8N. It can scare me on even level ground with a big load in the bucket or when hauling timber. The JD 420C can haul timber and push rocks at the same time! It is steady, dependable labor without the life threathening drama of the tractors. The JD can kill you too, but it seems much less interested in that, than just getting the job done. The 8N was not designed to do what you need it to do. The addition of a small crawler to your stable gives you the power of choice in your projects.
Good luck, stay safe, Jared

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]