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Tim Malin
03-13-2002 19:56:18
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Re: Any opinions on International 2+2 tractors? in reply to Steven@nd, 03-13-2002 18:56:01
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Yo, Steven, listen to me. My family farm has 2 2+2's, a 3588 and a 3788. Beautiful machines. You can tune those DT466s to any horsepower you want because they were designed that way. They could be anywhere from 100 to 250 horsepower. I have to admit, tractor vet is right. The 4 speed transmission I prefer over 3 speed. (35 has 4, 37 has 3.) However, if I had the choice of 3388 or 6788, I would probably go 6788. You could always turn down the power, and you have a newer, improved 2+2 over the 33. You probably have a 3 speed, but you shouldn't have any performance difference. We bought our 3588 on a tight budget, trading our 450 (although no comparison) for a tractor with 4 wheel drive for hauling honey wagon on hillsides. We owned it a year, and fell in love with it, going one step further and sacrificing that beautiful 1066. I almost wish we would've kept that tractor, but now we have a 37 to match. We do just about everything with them, and there haven't been any problems that we haven't brought on ourselves (let engine run 2000 hours with hole in cylinder wall; leaked water into oil, and accidently jammed transmission in reverse and low range, (broken guide in cab now fixed) and popped the clutch, literally turning the transmission into a goo of metal pieces. No complaints, otherwise, man. To recap, I would look at these things the day of the auction: Hours, overall condition, repairs made, and details, such as dings, cracks, homemade fixes, or other signs of abuse. Good luck, and I don't think you will regret either decision.
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