Re: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel

Posted by RodInNS on March 23, 2006 at 19:22:32 from (142.177.9.34):

In Reply to: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel dri posted by rboulware on March 23, 2006 at 10:43:15:

I think I would look at what work I need to do, and then find an appropriate tractor for the job. If you're doing mostly dry work, like making hay, and a lot of PTO work..... then you can probably get by fine with a 2 wheel drive. They can plow and disk just fine too. The biggest gain with Front Wheel Assist is that they can do most of the same work better. They are indespensible for loader work. If you're into heavy pulling where you can use the extra traction, or are working in limited traction conditions, then FWA will probably gain you up to 20% savings in fuel, and probably let a 70 HP tractor do the work of an 85 HP 2 wheel drive in some situations.
A large articulated 4WD is a whole different ball game. If you were doing a lot of heavy tillage work or simply needed big brute power to drag something, then that's your ticket. For anything else.... that tractor might just be a big expensive liability. I would also consider the cost. FWA tractors are a good deal more versatile, and more in demand..... and more expensive. If you don't really need that kind of traction, then mabey that 1100 Massey will give you a big bang for your buck. Those big old 2 wheel drives can be had pretty cheap, and in good working order. If I was buying new, it would be with FWA, not even a thought otherwise. But, an old pelter, for a certain job... I wouldn't care if it did what I wanted..... I think it's important to size and spec a tractor to what you need. The wrong one will cost you far more than than any savings you might get from a good deal.

Rod

Replies:

• Re: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel farmerboy 19:43:28 03/23/06 (0)
• Re: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel rboulware 19:41:13 03/23/06 (2)
  • Re: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel RodInNS 09:48:18 03/24/06 (0)
  • Re: Now I have to start ALL OVER AGAIN!! 4 wheel farmerboy 06:16:41 03/24/06 (0)

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