[AT] Spam> Favorite tractor?

[Larry D Goss]

Bob, because of space limitations (both for property and storage) I went 
with Power King tractors almost exclusively when I switched over from 
collecting farm toys to spending the money on things that run and do real 
work.  For a workhorse that will do things much better IMHO than the 
Cub/C-42 combination, take a look at a 70's vintage Power King tractor with 
a 48 or 60 inch mower deck on it.  Independent PTO, full-time hydraulics, 
creeper gearing, a drive train that's built like a tank, etc.  I now own 
eight ranging in year from 1946 to 1995 with a wide range of configurations 
from bare bones (manual everything) to dual hydraulic systems, power 
steering, FEL, and hydrostatic drive.  Some parts for them are no longer 
available, but there is a network of collectors for them on-line and 
everything except the sheet metal is still available new.

I owned a Cub with the C-42 on it and was "not exactly happy" with it 
because of the lack of power and no overrunning clutch.  But the Cub does 
have a couple very positive things about it.  One is the cuteness factor, 
the other is the mid-mount grader blade.  If I owned a Cub, I would keep the 
grader blade on it year around.  But I have a Gill hanging acting as a 
counter weight on the FEL tractor (Big Red) and that is so efficient at 
leveling dirt, gravel, etc, that I don't miss the mid-mount grader blade.

Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob McNitt" <nysports at frontiernet.net>
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Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Spam> Favorite tractor?


> Thanks, Mike. After decades of making a living writing & editing while 
> also enjoying getting my hands dirty during my free time, I think you 
> figured it out that this is another hobby pursuit that's tickling my 
> fancy. Fortunate to have several dealers around where I can go for service 
> & parts, and you've given me an idea now what to watch for in the used 
> tractor department. It sound s as tho the Cub/C-42 would fit my itch, but 
> I'll also keep an eye out for the others.
>
> You're right about the JDs. I looked at few locally and thought they were 
> overpriced for the condition they were in. But to each his own, as they 
> seem to always find someone to buy them eventually.
>
> To all atis members, Merry Christmas & a prosperous, healthy New Year.
>
> Bob
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