Re: Farmalls Vs the Johnny Poppers

Posted by Midniterambler on February 02, 2004 at 16:03:44 from (64.12.97.12):

In Reply to: Farmalls Vs the Johnny Poppers posted by Ron H. on February 02, 2004 at 05:50:41:

Interesting to read thru all the posts, so here's my $.02 worth. The JD 2cyl. were good, dependable tractors that were easy for the farmer of the day to keep in operating condition. The letter series {ABGDR} were uncomplicated designs, but the later 20 and 30 series Diesels with the V-4 starting engine were tricky for a novice. They would, however, plow all day at little more than 2/gal per hour. Hydraulics and seat comfort were slightly better on the JD. For loader use, or backing wagons, the Farmalls had it in spades. Straight Hs and Ms were handicaped by the large speed gap between 4th and 5th, fixed in the later 300-450 series. Which is better? I own and use several of each,but it really is a moot point. The full-time farmers of my aquintance work at least 1000-1500 acres, and their wives still need to work in town to help keep the wolf from the door. To cover this amount of acreage on a 720 or 450 would make for a very long season. Perhaps it's best summed up by my old friend and neighbor,a true Farmall fan. He claimed that if the Indians had Farmall Ms, they would have Won the West!

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