Posted by picassomcp on May 01, 2013 at 18:26:00 from (50.107.38.145):
I've been running a small hay operation the last 2 years with primarily just 2 tractors, a Farmall 400 and a 706, both gassers. I chose gas tractors because I am completely comfortable around a gas engine as I've tuned and overhauled (re-ring kits and bearings) several gassers. Diesels intimidated me and I was actually a little scared of them. I wasn't sure I could diagnose engine issues or repair them. I also didn't want to stock another fuel barrel, a different engine oil, etc. I was just easier to run gassers, they were also cheaper tractors to purchase. Then last fall I was in the market for a skidloader and I definelty did not want a gas skidloader. I ended up with a S-175 Bobcat with a diesel engine. Soooo, stock 15w-40 motor oil and keep diesel fuel around. Then I looked back at the amount of gas i bought last year and decided that maybe I should at least consider running a diesel engine tractor primarily just for fuel savings. I found a non-running Farmall 460 diesel. This was in February. I figured I had 3 monthes to learn what diesel engines were all about. The 460 didn't need much, just a set of fuel filters, some new glow plugs, a new sediment bowl, new fuel in the tank and a starter rebuild. After a bunch of messing around, she fired up! Smoked out the entire shop! I was instantly hooked on a diesel engine. I just love the sound of it running and even more love the sound of cracking the throttle. I love the low idle and the torque twist of shutting them down. I am now over my fear of them and actually welcome the challenge of tuning and working on them. The biggest difference is really just fuel delivery. Not that bigga deal. I'm gonna use the 460 to cut and rake hay, also to run the small square baler. Anyhow, about this time I found a 756 Diesel on a local jockeys lot. This jockey is a friend of mine so I headed over to look at it. it was too cold to start that day but I was instantly in love. It was 3 weeks before I got to hear it run, what an amazing engine that 310 is. Very smooth running. After just a bit of negotiation, I told my friend I would take it if he could get it to shift a bit better. That was 2 weeks ago. Today he called, said he had it done and could deliver it today. It showed up at 5pm tonight!! I am just stoked to learn more about it. I can't wait to change filters and fluids, etc and just get to know this girl. She'll be used mostly for round baling, I hope to do some tillage with it this fall, but we'll see how things go. I'm really looking forward to this haying season. I'll try to post some pics of the new toys soon.
Now, what to do with the gassers? I'll probably keep 'em around. They have earned their keep. But I bet I'll have alot more seat time on those diesels!!
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