If not Allis then what?

Is K.C.Canary still in business or does it go by a different name now. I assume that is the JD dealer you are referring to correct?I was born and raised up near Fonda, actually on the Montgomery/Schoharie county line(Sharon Springs address).We did business with K.C Canary when we farmed and yes they had wonderful service.

Now, to answer the question, OLIVER. We had 2 770s and a 1750 alongside the ACs and they complimented each other nicely I thought. Funny to me how all are under AGCO now because I always thought that putting the 1750 rear/trans with its 18/6 speeds behind an AC engine like in our 190XT would be a darn near bulletproof setup. Also,as far back as I can remember and even now,Dad's pet name for his 190XT has always been "The CAT" because she is so mean,heavy and darn near unstoppable.

New Tractors: JD

OK, now what local AGCO dealer you referring to? The only one I know of is Sharon Springs Garage. They definitely fit your description in my opinion. I've tried to get parts for some of Dad's old ACs when I visit on more than occasion and left empty handed. I have also had them order parts if they could get it in while I still there and wound up with the wrong thing. I have come to the realization that when I get serious about restoring the old girls I'll be doing alot of the work myself with parts from mail order through other vendors.

Have had the same experiences, may times. They have owed me a part under warranty for over a year.  I have some of my heavier AC mechanical work performed by my JD dealer who uses Mabie Bros. Inc (east of Syracuse) for parts...tell you anything??? I also have begun using "retired" AC mechanics for expert guidance and some repair.  I think the biggest insult/abuse of all was being charged 4300 bucks for repairs that were unnecessary..a few years back. You may logically ask, why not get rid of your ACs and switch?.. as they must now be getting old.  I wouldn't part with my 175 loader/chore tractor, that still works most days of the year. My 6080 assists with the tillage work and is pressed into service during the haying/chopping season as necessary. I have owned other ACs over the years but they are gone now. I have been well served by the JD brand/service, but have reserved a special place in my heart for Allis Chalmers... maybe it's something from my youth.  

       

Oh, you don't have to explain it to me. Dad sold the farm 20 years ago but kept 10 AC tractors(all of them) at the time. Since then, he has sold off 5. Two more are currently for sale but the last 3 I hope are never sold as long as I'm alive. The WD,WD45, and 190XT were all bought by my grandfather. They are Dad's to do with as he pleases now, however, I have made it clearly known that I want them even if I have to get them shipped to KY from NY. My siblings all think I'm as nuts as Dad and sometimes I think even he agrees. They are indeed like old reliable friends.