Easy to operate AC tractor
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Topic: Easy to operate AC tractor
Posted By: 1951WDNWWI
Subject: Easy to operate AC tractor
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 2:03pm
| Currently have a WD Allis. Owned it for 22 years now and it does a lot of work for me. Is there any newer AC of that horsepower that is easier to drive? Just doing some thinking. |
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Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 2:08pm
| Well dont know how new you want to get, but my next step would be a 5040-5050, they are a breese to operate ; power steering , more modern, but not sure of your dealings |
Posted By: 1951WDNWWI
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 2:12pm
| Plowing and disking garden. Keeping over 6 acres brush cut and plowing snow in the winter. Cutting wood and skidding trees. |
Posted By: Roger (NE)
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 2:26pm
| D series tractors are a step up from the WD style. Seat in the center and you sit in a more upright position. A lot of them had factory power steering. I was in the 4th grade when we purchased our first D17. Thought I had the world by the tail after running the WC's and WD's. Of course I had to scoot down and forward in the seat to reach any of the pedals. Suppose parents would be in a lot of trouble these days letting someone that young operate a tractor without supervision! |
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 3:07pm
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I had a WD as well. I traded it in for a D-15. Here is what I gained: Upgraded from: Row crop front end to wide front end. Roll shift front axle (RSFA). Much safer on side hill driving. No power steering to factory power steering. Catapulting seat to adjustable padded seat and back. From 4 speeds forward and 1 reverse to 8 speeds forward and 2 reverse. Factory 6 volt to Factory 12 volt. Improved lights at night. Especially the dash light. A working fuel gauge that reduced my walks for carrying gas cans around by at least twice a year. Snap coupler system to factory 3 point. Easy hood panel removal for servicing. Easier access to get on and off the tractor Quieter running. A little more power. Traction booster. It's simply a more attractive looking tractor. I definitely get more looks when driving down the road. Could be the persion orange #2 color is simply more eye catching. Very happy with the upgrade. My 2 cents on the topic. Good luck! |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 4:05pm
| Find a series 4 D17 with factory 3 point and wide front end. I did. I seldom used the WD45 after I got it, maybe to rake hay but that was it. |
Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 4:36pm
| I have a WD that was my Dad's. I upgraded to a WD-45 and then up to a D-17 (Ser. II). I'm "gettin' up there" in age and that P.S. sure makes my life easier. I always thought a D15 would be a perfect replacement for my WD but have never come across one in my price range. |
Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2021 at 6:18pm
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I was thinkin a 190 ------------- http://machinebuildersnetwork.com/ |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 6:56am
| The WD & WD45 were (are) great tractors, but they were 40's & 50's design. Almost any newer tractor would be designed with improved features. |
Posted By: Kenny L.
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 7:34am
| I've 3 WD &one 45 with a 400 loader on it one D-15II with a 415 loader one D-17 ser1 and a 8030 out of all them I use the D-15 the most you can see good and is very easy to get on & off and handles nice, the 15 has a shuttle shift and works great for loader work, the 8030 is just use for snow blower it's also a nice tractor. I'm lucky to have a very nice wife to have all these tractors on 5 acres. |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 7:41am
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Something in the 6000 series ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 8:04am
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I'm with Kenny A D-15 Ser. II with a 415 Loader would be an ideal Tractor 4 you. With only 6 acres you don't need a big, higher horse power tractor. I have a D-15 as described above and it is a really great and handy tractor. Gary |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 8:05am
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re: A working fuel gauge that reduced my walks for carrying gas cans around by at least twice a year. just TWICE ???? It took me 4 times before I replaced the cork in my D-14.....  ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: tomstractorsandtoys
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 8:09am
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If on a budget a D14-D15 should do want you want and be much nicer to operate. A series II D15 would be even better. If you want or can spent some more money a series IV D17 or maybe a 170. If your current implements are snap coupler the D14,15 or even any 17 would be a good way to go. My first tractor was a WD and after not using anything orange for 20 years picked up a WD45 wf with factory power steering. Used it for a day of raking corn stalks and decided it had to go. Picked up a little series II D15 and like it much more. It needs a few thing to get it real good but is getting there. Tom |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 10:39am
 Totally agree with getting a D15 seriesII. Great all purpose tractor that will handle a 3 bottom plow with ease. Bought new in 1968. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 11:20am
| For those who have never ran one, a 6060 on 28 inch rear rubber is an easy-on/easy-off tractor with a very nice platform, comfort and visibility. A great replacement for a D-17 IV or 170/175. |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 11:38am
| Yup so right there! |
Posted By: BrianC
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 11:39am
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Tell us how the snow plowing happens or will be. Rear blade? What do you do about lifting, need a loader? |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 12:19pm
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A D-15 2 would be a great tractor. I use to ponder buying one myself. The problem, in this part of the world anyway, is the price! They bring about three times as much as a 45. I would think a 170 could be had just as cheap. |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 2:47pm
 Doc you are correct, 6060 is another great option. It sips fuel and is very easy to get on and off. We are very happy with both of them. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: 1951WDNWWI
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 7:17pm
| I currently run a Buhler Farm King 84 inch back blade. Used for plowing snow and grading gravel. We are on a half mile long private road that 12 residence split the cost of maintenance. The snow plowing is contracted our for over 3 inch snow falls. Anything less is not plowed. A neighbor on the south half of the horseshoe shaped road does both gravel 'cleanup' in the summer and snowplowing in the winter with a 26 hp compact tractor that has a five foot front blade. I 'cleanup' the gravel in the summer and snowplow the north half of the road. If we don't plow the less than 3 inch snows it gets rutted. Running the WD in 4th gear does get the snow to roll. A neighboring farmer has said my WD has the most guts of any WD he has seen. I also have a 72 inch King Kutter box blade, 72 inch King Kutter brush cutter, 30 inch King Kutter dirt scoop, 8 foot snap coupler disk and a two bottom snap coupler plow. I have heard that a D14 will not handle what I have? I do not have a loader on my current tractor. D15's are hard to find. |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 7:46pm
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A D14 is more powerful than a WD, so I’m not sure why they told you that it wouldn’t handle the equipment that you have. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 8:00pm
Actually, by Nebraska Test numbers, the WD and D-14 are very close in power; both about 34 hp. PTO and 30 hp. drawbar.
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AC720Man wrote:Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 8:42pm
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I had our '53 WD on a hydro once, it put out 38hp. Dusty ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 6:15pm
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We had a D14 and I would take it over my WD any day. I wish we still had it. They may be close to the same horsepower but a D14 is a much improved tractor vs a WD. Power director giving 8 forward gears versus 4 is the huge difference making it far more able to handle different loads. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: FREEDGUY
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 6:43pm
| Is a 6060 the same "unit length" as a 180 ? |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 6:46pm
| Shorter. |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2021 at 5:14am
| All things considered, I think that your best option is a D15. Darrel |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2021 at 6:26am
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Wife'd say any, no ALL, of my D-14s would be the perfect choice...... ..yeah, she'd even GIVE them to you..... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: 1951WDNWWI
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2021 at 8:34am
| How is a D14 narrow front without power steering? |