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With all the recent discussion, I'm drawn in here, LOL. Thinking about all the tractors that used to come in/out of the old dealership, late 60's early 70's, when I was a kid, I never recalled seeing one, never new they existed. Not sure where I saw one first, was not that long ago, but I got to look over one that was a meticulously restored 840 at a show in '04, got some really good photos of it too. Hands down beautiful job whoever did this one, very pleasing to the eyes ! I know that an 800 series, properly ballasted, can deal with some deep muck, I've had mine in a few places that were really no place for any equipment, although if it's really deep nothing firm underneath your done. Without chains, but new ag lug type filled rear tires, and this weight that I have on the 3pt. it's hard to stop, deep snow, and or muck, add chains even better. Having the front axle drive would be nice for the deep snow without chains, and or loader work. Mine has a wagner with down pressure and 2 cylinders for the bucket, if I do get bogged down, I've always been able to push myself out, without the loader, your done. Narrow front tires really slice in I've noticed, you get a god warning before the rears sink, also when on a slope the front axle drive would be handy, when one side is lower than the other, these lose traction quick even with weight, chains probably solves this one though. I'm not sure I'd ever really need one, but would be great to have. Not bragging either, I never thought this 850 would do so well in such bad conditions, although, with no weight on the 3pt. even with the loaded tires, it is useless in the snow, can't get out of it's own way, so for some applications where you can't tie up the 3pt. I can see it's purpose. I have a small 33hp 4 wheel drive tractor at the farm, i can push up and drive right up onto the manure stockpile I make compost out of, 2 wheel drive would be dangerous even with weight on the 3 pt.
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