Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on June 20, 2009 at 12:05:44 from (99.151.46.93):
In Reply to: Wheatland Tractors posted by Tractor,Tractor on June 20, 2009 at 08:10:16:
Wheatland model tractors were cheaper as they didn't have the 3 point mechanism thus adding to the initial cost. They didn't need the clearance so sat lower to the ground on wider tires of smaller diameter. No adjustable axles either of course.
They were widely used in areas such as western Kansas where there just wasn't the moisture to provide good growing conditions for traditional row crops.
Only since chemicals have become widely used did row crops start coming back except for irrigated acres.
My dad came to Kansas in 1910 and never did own a row crop tractor. He planted milo only a few times after wheat failures and simply used a rotary hoe and spiked tooth harrow for early cultivation, then none. He planted it with a 16-10 grain drill with every other hole plugged.
My first tractor was a 1070 Case row crop and was a great tractor.
Today we would be hard pressed to live without our 3 point implements such as back blades, box blades, mowers, etc. Kind of like why have a tractor if you can't use it.
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