Posted by tjdub on June 23, 2011 at 20:56:17 from (208.74.246.137):
In Reply to: Just because...... posted by oldtanker on June 23, 2011 at 12:55:34:
Make sure it has 85HP or more, dual hydraulic remotes, and the ability to run 1000 or 540rpm PTO. That will really keep the options open for haying equipment. If you only have one tractor though, you will want to buy all implements in one PTO speed anyway though.
I like my JD 2950 (1984) and my JD 4020 (1970). I could do all my haying with either one of them. I prefer using the 2950 though, mostly because of the higher hitch and more comfortable controls. The 2950 is MFWD which causes problems sometimes when baling because the drive shaft for the front axle picks up hay sometimes. On the other hand having MFWD really helps when mowing on steep hills and it's a lot safer taking loads of bales down hills.
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