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Posted by Walter Buller on May 16, 2007 at 21:43:08 from (72.173.192.42):
I bought an International 584 the other day, made in Dorcester, England. I intended to replace the warped right rear wheel dish, paint it and then resell it. But after driving it for a few days now I am thinking seriously of keeping it. The problem is, I can"t justify owning another tractor. I already have a very reliable Case 831C, with 60 of the strongest horses I ever saw under the hood. So I"m in a quandary about which one to sell, and thought I might ask you guys for some advice. We have 35 acres to keep up, mostly bushogging, plowing, and occasionally pulling a downed oak tree out of the woods for firewood. So either tractor would do just fine for our needs. The Case has pulled tree trunks over 3 feet in diameter and 20 feet long up to the house. It only has about 200 hours on the motor rebuild, decent tires, one good brake, no smoke, minor drips, no dents or rust. What I don"t like about it is the hydraulic clutch. It"s either fully in or fully out, no way to gradually transfer power from motor to drivetrain like in conventional plate type clutches. The Int. 584 is about 10 fewer horses, but has a windowless cab, great brakes, conventional clutch, easier shifting, especially from forward to reverse, and no mechanical issues that I"ve been able to find, plus the power steering works much smoother than on the Case. I"ve already had some difficulty finding parts for the Case. So, looking to the months and years to come, which tractor do you guys think I ought to keep? I would appreciate your honest thoughts on the matter.
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