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MakeMineCountry

09-04-2003 16:37:01

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In your opinion (and try to be impartial - ha!).

What is the best tractor that was ever made in the U.S. of A.

After I read all of the posts I'll tell you what I think is the best.

MMC

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Jimmy King

09-15-2003 08:01:26

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

The best tractor in the world is what ever kind to grew up with IHC is best to me to my friend JD is etc.

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Anthony

09-13-2003 20:14:13

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

the best american tractor is the allis chalmers 210 with front wheel assist and the best of the world is any lanz bulldog, they can run on drail oil!

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Indydirtfarmer

09-07-2003 04:24:46

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Best little tractor; Massey Ferguson 135 Best big tractor John Deere 4020 Most "usefull" John Deere 4440 Most historical significant Ford/Ferguson 9N

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Garry

09-08-2003 12:00:41

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Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 09-07-2003 04:24:46

I agree with Indy for each catagory. I also like the Fordsons (majors, super majors, and dextras)

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RossMN

09-06-2003 11:22:14

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

My favorite and my vote for the best tractor in the USA, the Ford 8000 tough tractor all over. The 401's are great motors, the dual power tranny are tough to break and they have planetary rearends. My vote for best tractor in the world goes to the Ford 7710 stage II

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Earl

09-06-2003 04:45:48

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

MF135. Works all day, great size, enough hp and options to do what needs to be done. Beautiful styling.

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CDH

09-06-2003 03:09:02

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

(4020)

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sammy the RED

09-06-2003 02:20:55

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

The IHC Farmall.

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The Dukester

09-05-2003 17:43:47

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

I think it's a toss up between the Farmall Super MTA and the John Deere 4020D in their respective eras. The Fords and Fergies were admirable but you could never pay for a farm with one.

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Tom

09-05-2003 15:21:31

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

FIRST PLACE = JD 630 gas, WF, 3PT
Second Place = JD 4020 diesel, WF, 3PT

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Hymac

09-05-2003 12:11:31

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

You`re asking which is the best tractor of the world. Don`t know, that the world only is in USA

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hay

09-05-2003 07:44:53

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

1973 Ford 4000

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Robert

09-05-2003 07:03:06

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

MINE---It starts easy, does what I need it to do, and operation is one of the best "stress relievers" I've ever come across!!! LOL
1945 JD "A"
Thanks for asking!

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Oliver!!

09-05-2003 06:58:03

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Oliver 1655 diesel for the big farm, Oliver 550 for the small farm.

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To-35Man

09-05-2003 03:21:03

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Ferguson....no explanation need!

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Wayne M Kittler

09-04-2003 21:45:14

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Pound for pound the best tractor I ever used-and I mean used - was the IH B414 gas. Plowed with 3 16 inch bottoms on a Ford 101 plow, chopped corn with an IH 350 and wagon through 6 inches of November snow - could feel the power transfer right under you to the pto. Only about 35 hp with no styling what-soever. If I didn't have to go elsewhere to work for 11 years and not want to let it sit I'd still be using it.

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Dean Barker

09-04-2003 20:56:14

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

There have been a lot of excellent tractors made in the USA, but if I had to pick one it would be the John Deere 4320. I sure like mine.

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09-04-2003 20:49:43

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Anyone that knows me, knows my answer to that question. Even though its a gas hog, I'll go with the John Deere G every time. Built as a 38 HP tractor, with drivetrain to match that of the 125 HP tractors of the 60's. Hoss High, and Bull Strong, is the saying that comes to mind!

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Larry806

09-04-2003 19:51:29

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

I've git to sat Farmall 806 I have one with almost 20,000 hours never had the head off can still pull 5-18's all day & only use 1 qt of oil

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REDMAN

09-04-2003 19:43:31

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

i don't think they ever made one that good,but if you put a dt 436 ih engine in a 4440 deere chassis and put the door on the side of the cab instead of the corner.you would have a great tractor.

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720diesel

09-04-2003 19:02:09

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

I think the JD 720 diesel with a V4 pony is awesome. I love to hear those 2 cyl. convert such small amouts of fuel into such an amazing amount of horsepower for a 2 cyl. I think the JD 4020 is second best.Just my opinion!

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paul

09-04-2003 18:55:18

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

The one that gets the job done with a low fuel bill & few break downs.

--->Paul

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Terry H

09-04-2003 18:53:25

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

I think the best tractor ever built was the Massey-Harris 44 pedal tractor my grandpa the M-H dealer gave me for christmas a long, long time ago. Wish I still had it. I think the 4020 Deere was pretty fair, too.

Terry H

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Stan TN

09-04-2003 21:52:18

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Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Terry H, 09-04-2003 18:53:25

I agree, the best one was your first one. Ours had a real motor, 8 hp.

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kyhayman

09-04-2003 18:42:24

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

This pains me to no end to say because I am a Ford man, but all my favorite Fords are made in England. Of the US I'd have to say 4020 JD. Think I may have to go gouge my eyes out now :-).

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R.J. Stone

09-04-2003 18:32:38

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Opinions, opinions,opinions. What would you consider best? best to work on, best to operate,
best for resale value? Best for horsepower and maneuverability? It all boils down to what you enjoy the most. For me I enjoy a 4020 J.D. Now ask an IH fan and he'll tell you different.

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RJ-AZ

09-04-2003 18:26:37

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Each era had it's own best tractor. The 9N Ford freed the farmer and the mules. The letterd JD's were great but he 70 Diesel was ahead of it's time. IH caught up with the Super MTA diesel. AC's D17 was a great machine. I guess my all time favorite though is the 4020 power shift.

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Chris Brown

09-04-2003 18:16:45

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Come on now.Truth be known the best tractor in the world is probably some foreign job. Just because I like Farmalls and N series Fords ,that doesnt make them good.

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Bus Driver

09-04-2003 18:03:36

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

My grandfather bought a John Deere G in new 1939. A few Fordsons were in the area. No match for the G. The G was the first engine driven vehicle I ever drove. After WWII, my parents tenant farmed on the place and used the G. As we were ending our tenant farmer days, we cut logs, skidded them with horses and hauled them 7 miles to a steam powered sawmill with the G and a big trailer to build our house. So if I limit my opinion to that time period, the G is the tractor.

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Les...fortunate

09-04-2003 17:49:28

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

Good grief, you should know that we're not allowed to talk about that machine on this forum.

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paul

09-04-2003 18:59:08

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Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Les...fortunate, 09-04-2003 17:49:28

Ok, thank you for the chuckle! Blind-sided me with that!!! :)

--->Paul

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Nebraska Cowman

09-04-2003 17:08:39

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

I vote for the Farmall M but I bet in another 20 years there will be some john deere 3020 and 4020 still working too. By that time they will be the age the newer Ms are now. Oh, and I almost forgot; those little Ford-Fergusons will live forever.

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JDknut

09-04-2003 16:40:16

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Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to MakeMineCountry, 09-04-2003 16:37:01

WIthout a doubt it is the John Deere 4440! it does everything well, and is tough and reliable to boot.

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Dale

09-04-2003 19:29:10

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Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to JDknut, 09-04-2003 16:40:16

I would go with the 4440 for American made, 2130 for best in the world.

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JDknut

09-05-2003 09:03:50

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Re: Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Dale, 09-04-2003 19:29:10

Can't argue with that, that's for sure.

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Fence

09-04-2003 20:25:23

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Re: Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Dale, 09-04-2003 19:29:10

Dale - I just bought a 2130 to resell. I hope you're right about being the "best in the world". I paid $3950 and am hoping to sell it for more than that (ha!)

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Dale

09-05-2003 02:23:30

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Re: Re: Re: Re: The best tractor in the world! in reply to Fence, 09-04-2003 20:25:23

Should work for you, they're going for about $10-12000 Canadian here if they're running well.

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