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Topic: solid tractor

Posted By: jjaskowi
Subject: solid tractor
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 1:30pm

I need some advice on what is the best old Allis for using a blade on a driveway, using a brush cutter and working up a big garden. I wasn't sure if a CA is big enough or would the WD/45? Should I be concerned about narrow versus wide front if hills aren't an issue? I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.

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Posted By: Matt MN
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 1:49pm

A CA can get too be a little small for a brush hog. I would use a Wd45 or a D17. Narrow front versus wide front would be just a personal preference.

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Posted By: Bob-Maine
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 2:00pm

I have used a D-14 for all of these chores for years and it performs very well. The bush hog is a five footer. Mine is a wide front with a 3 pt. hitch conversion. Matt is right, a CA on a bush hog would be a lot for that machine. Bob@allisdowneast.

Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 3:49pm

I have operated a CA with a 5' brush hog (in weeds, tall grass, lite brush and cattails) and never had any issues with power. Sometimes had to use 1st gear tho. The CA will handle a 2X14 plow if you have the rear end weighted (wheel weights or fluid in tires); the side weights also help for plowing and brush hogging as the front end tends to get a little lite when you pick up the implement. No problem with my 6' backblade either.

A D14 has more power than the CA, 2 speed PD, and is a lot easier getting on/off. I like it better than the CA (and WD/WD45) for the convience of getting on/off.

Strongly recommend the hand clutch (such as on the CA, WD/WD45, and D14s) when using a brush hog.

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Posted By: DREAM
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 7:11pm

Definitely get something with the hand clutch. I bush-hogged a couple of acres with my C and my grandads old pull-bush-hog last weekend. It did a great job in the weeds and briars, but it is a pain to stop if you need to in a hurry(OK if you can remember to push the PTO out of gear pretty quick). The drive shaft on the mower is pretty floppy too, so turning around was an adventure. Took PTO out of gear at end of every pass, let bush-hog wind down, turn around, put back in gear, repeat. Glad I had all evening. LOL!

Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2010 at 7:31pm

My CA gets a lot mort use than My WD45. The small size is very handy. it will do most jobs without problem. The WD45 however is very cheap hourspower. you can usually get aWD or WD45 for less than a CA. wide or narrow front is a matter of personal choice. The tractor I use the most has a narrow front. the NF is more manuravable than the wide. As log as your tractor is properly balasted for the work your doing either will be stable. My favorte is the C wide flat seat Light and with a narrow front very manuverable.

Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 8:27am

Hey Dream,

For about fifty bucks you can get one of those "overrunning clutches" to go on your PTO and save yourself alot of aggravation. You'll never be sorry!!

Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 9:31am

I was looking at a D-14 IV when I found my 180, I still kind of regret not buying both but the 14 was a little low on base weight for the work I had in mind. It would have been great for a five or maybe six foot mower, maybe not a brush buster but a good tractor for mowing grasses.

My 180 is rated at 70+ hp, I think that is a bit high for today's fuel and the age of the old gal but I do pull a 8 foot 3008 Bush hog with it and the loader I installed is great for added convenience. I have a 9' Deere model 88 blade I put behind it.

Posted By: Reindeer
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 3:41pm

I have a 170 which is a nice size for us. Pulls a 8' blade in heavy snow, runs a 5' flail mover with ease. I have a old Woods 3 point backhoe which is handy for digging holes. Pretty nice all around tractor with the factory 3 point. I,m pretty happy with it for mucking around our place.

We are in cold winter country, so the gas engine with an electric heater makes it easy to start.