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Re: How good is a 5088?
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Posted by Dr.EVIL on November 29, 2006 at 10:39:08 from (72.37.171.36):
In Reply to: Re: How good is a 5088? posted by Northern Prairie Boy on November 28, 2006 at 20:47:59:
The 3688 was a restyled 986 but there was almost NOTHING in common between a 5088 and ANYTHING built as an 86-series. Everything from the flywheel back was all totally redesigned to be the Deere-Slayer IH hadn't had since the early 1950's. The Synchro-Tri-Six transmission was totally progressive as opposed to JD's Quad-Range, 3-point components were all heavier, nicer cab (IMHO) The paint did fade on the sheetmetal on the 88-series since IH switched paint suppliers at the same time they released the 88-series. Frankly, I'd get the IH since nicely kept examples will actually appreciate in value.
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