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Allan In NE

05-12-2006 17:02:23

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Hi Guys,

A fellow stoped me on the street a little while ago and wanted to know if I knew where he could find a good loader tractor.

He has a 1066, cab, with a brand new engine and I have an old refurbished Hydro 70.

I could use the bigger horsepower and this little 70 would make him a perfect loader tractor.

My gut tells me this would probably be a pretty good swap for us both but I haven't looked at that 10 yet. Really doubt if it is in as good of shape as my tractor is. But, I do like fixin' the red ones. :>)

The fellow is a banker and only uses tractors for feeding his horses.

Would you entertain a swap such as this?

Allan

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lee

05-14-2006 18:30:20

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

Keep the 70. You won"t get back what you got in. Time is money even when you ain"t gettin paid. When it"s time to part,part for cash money.

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the tractor vet

05-13-2006 07:54:15

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

Allen , i do not thing that you would be disipointed with having a littel bigger tractor for the tillage work as it would handel then old rollovers better and if it had a cab it would get ya out of the weather on them cool windy days . And knowen you will have it looken show room in no time. It would also spread out your horse power line better .

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Allan In NE

05-13-2006 08:02:12

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to the tractor vet, 05-13-2006 07:54:15

Yeah,

I know and I agree. However, I'm "hay ground heavy" and they all will get a chair at the haying table. The little mid sized guys sure work good in the hayfields.

However, a little more "umph" would sure be nice in the summer fallow and plowing. Think I need to keep what I got and maybe just "add" another tractor? :>)

Allan

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GordoSD

05-13-2006 09:01:39

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-13-2006 08:02:12

You ought to sell that plow.They are definitely obsolete up here in SD. Haven't seen anyone plowing anything in years. Disc ripper, and maybe a chisel plow in REALLY OLD pasture. But it seems any ground that was tillable was worked sometime in the past and so really almost zero plowing.

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Allan In NE

05-13-2006 09:20:15

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to GordoSD, 05-13-2006 09:01:39

Yep,

Talked to a guy yesterday about just that. I'm gonna trade 'er in on a Massey 4-18 spinner.

I'll never do the trash thing and what the neighbors do don't impress me one little but; too darned old, I guess. :>(

I'll let it go back to buffalo grass first.

Allan

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the tractor vet

05-13-2006 08:59:42

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-13-2006 08:02:12

Well we have went from using the 706's on the hay work to the 1066 on the round baler and it is just a small Krone 125 and found that it makes nicer bales and that baler will work on the S/.MTA fine but it does not make as nice of bale as the 1066 does. and we also use the 10 on the new to us 336 J D square baler on our littel humps and bumps with a full wagon it does not get shoved around . We use to bale with and old 68 New holland either behind the 720 or my S/H as those ran it the best and when turning sometimes it got real interesting or TRYEN to paw your way up a littel hill with a load , it ain't fun getting half way up only to start sliding backwards.

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Baelee05

05-13-2006 07:04:26

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

Allen, if it is a factory cab with heat and air that work well you might consider it. If it is a Year Around, Hiniker, or some other rattle trap you had better figure the cost of a good set flat tops and roll guard with canopy into the deal because you are not gonna be happy otherwise. Those aftermarket cabs are loud, hot and dirty. You are better off on an open station. I know that gasser is thirsty, but that old 10 is gonna like its fuel too. We had a 1066 that was a really good tractor, but it was a total fuel hog. Used more fuel than a 1586 we had around there at the same time. I would guess you have quite a bit of money tied up in that old hydro and I can tell you are kind of attached to it. Unless you really need the HP of that 10 I think I would pass and let the banker find his own tractor. Just my .02.

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Allan In NE

05-13-2006 07:32:50

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Baelee05, 05-13-2006 07:04:26

Hi Baelee,

Had a 966 years ago that I had the local IH dealer install a turbo, YR cab with heat and air.

Absolutely hated the cab, but that old mother would pull circles around this one I have now.

Yeah, my troble is that I get "attached" to every darned red tractor I lay eyes on.

Right now, this fellow has a totally restored, shined up, dualed up M with an IH 2000 loader. He says it struggles to lift an 800 lb bale and that the tractor just doesn't have any power. I'm gonna ask him if I can work on his tractor for him.

I just think something is wrong with that picture; my H will throw 1400 lbs bales around like there is no tomorrow.

Thanks for your advise, it really hit home and I do appreciate it.

Allan

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Jay (ND)

05-13-2006 05:11:32

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

I'd go for it. Like you said, you enjoy fixing them and you keep us entertained while you do. I don't have to tell you this, but that 1066 is a great tractor.

It's only money :)

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Allan In NE

05-13-2006 05:42:51

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Jay (ND), 05-13-2006 05:11:32

Mornin' Jay,

Shucks, I dunno. I was thinkin' more of the other guy than myself, I guess. He's a heck of a nice guy and just needs a good stable loader. For me, the H is all the loader tractor I'll ever need.

I really like this little Hydro tractor for light jobs. Only trouble is, whenever it's running, so is the fuel gauge. Thirstist darned tractor I've ever been around. :>(

Dunno, really got to think on this one.

Allan

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vernMN

05-12-2006 23:45:59

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

I would go for it. i have a 966 and been looking at either a 1066 or 1086 as my next step. I have a bad feeling on gasser hydros having been bit by a 656 gasser hydro.

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Kent in NB

05-12-2006 20:24:48

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

Banker= a guy who makes money without trying!
Allan in NE= a guy who spends money without even trying... . You need to take your wife with you, when you look at the 1066. She will pick the right cab for your comfort.

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Allan In NE

05-13-2006 07:35:36

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Kent in NB, 05-12-2006 20:24:48

Play fair.

You're totally out of bounds with that comment.

Allan

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Kent in NB

05-14-2006 05:51:09

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-13-2006 07:35:36

My apologies. You are having fun, and I don't want to rain on your parade. Don't be like me, and have too many projects on the go and not enjoy the whole concept.

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MN Scott

05-12-2006 18:29:07

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

A diesel hydro 70 makes a heck of a loader/haying tractor, but in your case because yours is a gasser I would strongly consider a trade. Its only a matter of time before that gas engine bites your check book and won't let go. If the 1066 is in good condition go for it. I know it will play with that fancy plow of yours. Just keep in mind that cab is hot and loud and it still won't perform like that green machine you used to disc your sod. I agree with Steven@AZ to, your hydro 70 is worth the same or more than the 1066.

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Steven@AZ

05-12-2006 17:27:54

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

You do realize that your refurbished Hydro 70 is worth more than the 1066, right?

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Allan In NE

05-12-2006 18:58:30

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Steven@AZ, 05-12-2006 17:27:54

Yes Sir, I know.

And that 10 would have to be in awfully good shape because I've already got a 966.

But, there are times when I think maybe I could use a bigger outfit and one with a cab.

Guess we'll just wait and see how this one plays out. Got a lot of hard work and sweat in that little Hydro 70 too.

Allan

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Steven@AZ

05-12-2006 19:08:46

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 18:58:30

I'll give you my personal opinion...

I ran a pristine 966 for a friend for a couple years doing some haying and heavy tillage work. I have also run Dad's 1086 (same engine with turbo) doing haying and heavy tillage. I personally think the 966 would give the 1086 a fair run for the money... just my feelings.

Unless you are short on power, I would stick with a tractor that I knew the condition of. :o)

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steveormary

05-12-2006 17:20:39

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

Allan

First,dont ever trade tractors. Second,You can never have too many tractors.

But you are going to do whatever you please and not listen to this old salt.

steve

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05-12-2006 17:08:14

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Re: Trading Tractors in reply to Allan In NE, 05-12-2006 17:02:23

IF the tractor looks/appears to be good AND that cab has heat/air you will always wish you had the next time you are out in the cold or hot or wet weather.

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