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Re: 966 for brushhog
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Posted by Baelee05 on January 21, 2006 at 04:56:39 from (69.19.14.17):
In Reply to: 966 for brushhog posted by Rifman on January 20, 2006 at 14:58:56:
Rifman, There is absolutely nothing wrong with using a 966 to brush hog. A little bit of overkill? Yes I suppose it is. But so what? You are gonna use some extra fuel compared to the coveted 60 hp tractor that others speak of. If you have the 100 hp tractor you will have extra power if you upgrade mowers or buy another piece of equipment that requires more hp. Make damn sure the tractor is in tip top shape. As Hugh mentioned repairs on these tractors can get expensive. If the tractor is in good mechanical condition when you get it the amount of repairs that you will need from brush hogging with it are minimal. This notion that you have to use a tractor to its maximum hp potential or you shouldn't own it is crap. This is a hobby for most folks on here. Hobbies most generally aren't economical. You don't have to work a tractor so hard you pull the guts out of it for it to run right either. In fact with the 966 and the 66 series in general your repairs using them at below rated hp are going to be a lot less than if you are working the crap out of them. Anyone who had a 66 that they worked really hard or had the pump turned up usually ran into big repair bills. Even with excellent maint. If you could find a 706 or 806 it might be a better choice. They were more durable. For what you want to do the 966 will be fine. You just need to be aware that it won't be as efficient as a smaller tractor. If you can get a good deal and the tractor is in real good shape, go for it! Good luck.
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