[AT] most uncomfortable to drive tractor

[Rob Wilson]

I think with most older model tractors, and owning both an Allis-Chalmers C and WD-45, they weren't designed to drive around the yard or in parades but working. Mine are very easy to get on and off of with implements attached. Step up and the plow and right into the seat. Getting used to the offset position of the WD-45 took a little bit but after that not bad at all. 
Rob

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From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Will Powell
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:40 AM
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I always felt the 8n was easy to mount and dismount. 



I think the toughest is the allis c or b. Once you are mounted its fun to drive, but getting on and off requires some strength and flexibility. They must have been designed with the rider affixed to the seat. 



The Wd and WC are a little easier to mount, but you must do it from behind the seat. Once mounted  I just don't feel like it was designed for a driver. Almost like AC management called R&D  and said "great tractor, now please put a seat on it." 



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From: "Chuck Bealke" <bealke at airmail.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 5:15:45 AM
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Y'all, 

'Tis indeed vexing how tractor mounting and other stretch exercises wane with age.  The light and bouncy AC B and the Farmall A mentioned here as hard to mount are in fact that way, but when I wuz a teen, didn't think a bit 'bout bending, climbing or stretching to get on either one. Climbing up to view gas or water level on a Farmall H was a bigger stretch.  Compared to now, was part squirrel back then. 

Chuck Bealke
Dallas
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