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R.W 
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 Topic: What is your favorite tractor and why?
Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 6:47pm |
What is your up most favorite tractor ( model and make or just make) of any brand?
I think mine is a Allis Chalmers wd-45 just because they were an allis trademark and they seem just about one of the handest tractors with the built in hydrolics and lift systym the olny thing i would add is a 5th gear road speed.
Edited by R.W - 26 Feb 2011 at 6:55pm
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In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D
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jb from md
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 7:12pm |
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Allis 185 great all around tractor from plowing to raking hay and all in between... jmho...JB
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8050 FWA, 190XT, 185, Styled wc, Unstyled wc, (2)C, (2)WD45NF, WD45WF, WD,416h, 716h, 312h, 8070 pedal.
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David Gibson (OH)
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 7:34pm |
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I have to go with WD45 also.
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ironac
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 7:40pm |
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i think i would have to go with my d14 bc of the powersteering and the powershift. i dont like the setup of the wd45 as much as the d series. i would rather have the options on my d14 than have 10 more horse with a wd45.
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allis1984
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 8:22pm |
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8010,8030 MFWD with powershift
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Denis in MI
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 8:33pm |
My favorite tractor I own would be my 38 WC but my favorite tractor I have driven for working would be my friends Case IH Magnum 7120, it has cold A/C, easy to reach controls, air ride seat and 4 wheel drive I drove it pulling a John Deere 750 No-Till Drill for 15 hours straight and I wasn't even tired or sore when I got done.
Just my opinion,
Denis
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1938 B, 1945 B, 1941 IB, 1949 C, 2 1938 WCs, 3 1950 WDs, 1951 WD, 2 1955 WD45, 1957 D-14
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Bill Long
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 8:36pm |
I don't know how many times I have answered this question but it is always fun. As you all know my favorate is the B. It was one of the three units that made Allis Chalmers. In our area it was an outstanding seller and in it's time it was light years ahead of the competition. I know by today's standards it is sadly lacking in many of the newer features but it sure made my father's dealership.
Good Luck!
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 8:50pm |
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My favorite would be the 35WC although I have never driven her. She has been hauled on a trailer tore apart and put back together. I should get a chance to drive her this spring so maybe I could hook up the old No2 plow I bought 2 years before I got the tractor. I guess if I need to plow snow, my favorite is the WD45 with power steering, If I was going to plow dirt, I always liked the CA but she's down right now. Then the last couple years I have used the 38 to mow with and that is one of my favorite things to do to keep busy. I guess if I want to ride around the property to look things over I like the G. I suppose others have more than one favorite.
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Dave in il
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 9:10pm |
D17 series IV with factory 3pt is my favorite for sentimental reasons, but it would still hold it's own against say a new Kubota of similar hp without FWA.
But my favorite working tractor is my 8050. I's a 1984 with powershift and FWA and it's as modern as competetors tractors nearly 20 years newer.
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 9:10pm |
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D-17, first tractor my father let me drive while he threw hay off of the wagon for the cows.4 years old.Have been hooked ever since.
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.
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Mark J. N.Y.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 9:15pm |
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the D-21 ALLIS CHALMERS.................HANDS DOWN................Mark J........
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Mark in Iowa
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 9:15pm |
I have to go along with Bill. My '39 B is my favorite.
A CA with snap-coupler is a close second.
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MNLonnie
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 9:52pm |
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Can't pick 1, have several favorites for different reasons. It would have to be between the 34 WC on full steel, Speed Patrol or the WF.
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JohnCO
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 10:26pm |
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I really like running the 7580 but my currant fave is my Kubota M110 for all around usability. All the bells and whistles AND it's ORANGE!
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WD45Diesel57
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 10:44pm |
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i would have to choose my 1958 D17 Diesel.
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m16ty
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Posted: 26 Feb 2011 at 11:00pm |
200 AC. That 2900 has gobs of power and all the controls are all on the right side within easy reach.
I think my ultimate tractor would be a D19 3-point hitch, 2900 engine, narrow front. That would get rid of the hard starting energy cell diesel engine but retain the good looks and the manual power director over the 190. I personally prefer the narrow front tractors also. The narrow fronts are just more maneuverable and they are not the death traps everbody makes them out to be ( lets face it, when your're on a hillside with a wide front and the tractor starts to go, by the time the front axle hits the axle stops you're beond the point of no return anyway).
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 5:50am |
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i must agree with bill when i bought it did not know much about it now my B has a home for life there just flat out dam good reliable tractors
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John (C-IL)
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 5:56am |
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Well, I grew up on WD45s so they are my sentimental favorite. For all around work tractor my D17 IV with 3pth and then my 7060 is the first tractor that I have owned with CAH. I know, I know, 3 different tractors, but 3 different eras. guess that means I have been around for a while.
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D-allis Iowa
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 7:12am |
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Of the older ones I think I like the styled WC.
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Tricky Dickie
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 7:24am |
Daren't say it on here, but the old Allis 20-35 comes very near to that Case LA (whoops - now I've let the cat out of the bag!) as a favourite.
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Eric[IL]
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 10:00am |
1979 AC 7060 - black belly. Great power, quieter cab but I still can hear the engine pulling. Loads of power...
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 11:01am |
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WD45 WFE because it was the first thing I learned to drive, and loved every hour I spent on it. A close second is the D17 series IV. Dad taught me to plow in 1969 and I spent many a long night plowing with the world to myself listening to WLS out of Chicago. Driving that tractor, listening to that unique sound they make and the rock of that era is so ingrained in my soul that I can remember it like it was yesterday. I thank God that I was born into a farm family!
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ALinIL
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 12:12pm |
Well, I believe that answer has to do more with what generation your from. For me it was the 45. Reasons again are based on what we had before and what came afterwords. The 45 at the time; had power, hydraulics, power-shift wheels, good fuel economy. Also the mounted equipment and traction boost/draft control.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 1:11pm |
Can't pick one, but I can pick 2.
D10 III, and D21.
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Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152
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Daehler
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Posted: 27 Feb 2011 at 1:21pm |
Allis 7080 Black Belly with stadium package. Has gobbs of power, not bad on fuel for amount of work it does and is a pulling son of a gun. Just wish it had FWA.
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