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Re: Re: Re: IH 1066
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Posted by Mitchissippi on October 28, 2002 at 21:10:28 from (64.89.160.30):
In Reply to: Re: Re: IH 1066 posted by Richard on October 28, 2002 at 16:51:17:
Richard,
I have to agree with everything said about the 1066 being overkill for a 15' cutter and it not being very efficient. I will also say that you and I are in similar situations.
I am not trying to make a living with my tractor. I need a tractor to help maintain family land - in my limited spare time. I could get by with a smaller tractor. But when I need to tackle a big job, I have more than enough HP to do it - quickly and without tearing up smaller equipment.
I do not count the gallons of fuel I burn. When I need fuel, I buy fuel. I sometimes buy 20 or 25 gallons at a time, just to keep some on hand.
Now, I am not saying that money is no object! I have to save my pennies for repairs sometimes. And do the mechanic work myself (soo far so good). I'm just saying that the advantages of having the "bigger" tractor, seems to balance out the "more fuel" issue in my case. I can come out ahead buying fuel verses hiring someone to maintain my place.
If I hated driving and working on tractors and equipment, the cost of hiring out the work might not seem so high. For me, I enjoy the work. And I know a lot of people who spend way more money on boats and sports cars, than I ever ever will on fuel for my big tractor.
Didn't mean to rant here, just thought I would throw in a few thoughts. Everyone has to look at his or her own situation. Mitch
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