[AT] One added to collection

[Spencer Yost]

On the MT the wheel was thick and heavy (big cast rather the stamped), and tire I think was a bit bigger so probably not appreciably different than regular narrow front as far as having a light front end.  But you are right:  Both were scary on hills.

My biggest beef was hard stop or steering wheel whiplash when hitting small obstacles like a deep rut/furrow - especially if you hit them while turning.  For whatever reason that seemed to be worse.  In sloppy dirt you could plow with the front if you turned hard enough.

Spencer Yost

> On Oct 17, 2017, at 10:03 PM, Mogrits <mogrits at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I would think an uphill turn on any hill of any substantial grade (5% or
> better), would tend to pitch the tractor down hill. I'd definitely be
> inclined to lean heavily into a turn so I could launch myself uphill as
> Dave noted. In the Great Plains I guess this is no problem but here in the
> foothills of the Appalachians, I'd consider it a death trap without ROPS.
> 
> Warren
> 
> On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 9:43 PM, Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Warren,
>> 
>> I have a narrow front JD 420. I drove it home about 15 Miles when I got
>> it. Main issue is steering box inside is very worn and it wondered bad on
>> the road. I think the steering box wear had more to do with it than the
>> narrow front.
>> 
>> Regarding stability, not sure there is much difference AS LONG AS THE
>> FRONT AXLE IS NOT ON THE ROTATIONAL STOPS. The narrow front essentially
>> pivots at the ground, and the wide front generally pivots on the axle pin.
>> The higher pivot point does make it slightly more stable.
>> 
>> Remember, if anyone wants a JD MT, there is one for sale near Sealy Texas.
>> If you are interested, contact me off list and I can get you contact info.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Oct 17, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Mogrits <mogrits at gmail.com<mailto:mogr
>> its at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I've always wondered how hard it is to drive a "trike" tractor in road
>> gear. Any stability issues? For that matter, how about hillsides?
>> 
>> Warren
>> 
>> On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 7:24 AM, Spencer Yost <yostsw at atis.net<mailto:
>> yostsw at atis.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> Nice truck Dennis. (-;
>> 
>> I like to look at single wheel row crops.   Used to have a John Deere MT
>> with a single front.   That's when I realized I don't like to drive them
>> though.
>> 
>> That looks like a really nice tractor.  Congrats!
>> 
>> Spencer Yost
>> 
>> On Oct 16, 2017, at 12:23 AM, Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com<
>> mailto:moscowengnr at outlook.com>>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> John,
>> 
>> Need a few repairs like free up the starter/battery so it will work, fix
>> minor gas leak, and repair seat cushion. Plan to leave the rest close to
>> the way it is, other than put one lights on it, and either get adapters or
>> change out the 3 point arm connection to Cat 1, instead of the larger ones
>> on it now.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Dennis
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Oct 15, 2017, at 8:05 AM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com<mailto:jtch
>> all at nc.rr.com><mailto:jtch
>> all at nc.rr.com<mailto:all at nc.rr.com>>> wrote:
>> 
>> Looks nice. Leaving it as is or do you have any repairs to do this
>> winter?
>> 
>> John Hall
>> 
>> 
>> On 10/14/2017 10:45 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
>> Picked up a John Deere B today.
>> There is also a John Deere MT there for sale if anyone there is
>> interested.
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
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