Posted by Tslinger on November 01, 2023 at 02:39:31 from (69.74.110.34):
I'm kinda casually on a slow speed search for a tractor to dedicate to my Mott flail. I've used it happily with my MF 135, but I have to remove the lift links and replace them with chains so I get independent float on the arms. I always thought that better described as roll, but either way that's what it needs to follow the ground.
Obviously it isn't the end of the world to change it over, but it isn't fast either when I want to go back to the pallet forks, which absolutly can't have that feature.
Does that warrant another tractor? Well, that's why it's a slow speed search...
I know some tractors have that flexibility built in to the lift links. It isn't something that gets called out when you're looking at used equipment ads though.
For example, there's this International 485 listed that's basically in the size/capability/age range I'm looking in. Looking at the photos, there would seem to be something going on with the lift links. There's gotta be a reason for the various bumps, bulges, and pins, but nothing is screaming out at me. This is a photo of a replacement lift link for that model...
Does it float? Thoughts?
Better options in that late 70's early 80's 45-55 horse range? The 485 really does look nice in the photos, but I haven't made the trip to see it, and I've never personally been around International gear to know their quirks.
I could just leave it on the 135, and get something for the other tasks, but I'd really like to find something a little easier to run, so my other half wouldn't have an issue. Power steering, and an independant PTO rather than that stiff two stage clutch pedal on the 135. New obviously isn't an option since I haven't hit the lottery yet...
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