Like most products especially back then, it depended on the branding dealer in the area and which one was known for better service. My grandfather would buy nothing but Allis Chalmers. He knew of the JD two cylinders and the economy but there were two issues. The AC dealer was 6 miles from the farm, the nearest JD dealer was 40 miles away. The other issue was that he was good friends with the owner of the AC dealer. These denominatiors were not so much of a factor with special featured tractors such as high crops and special configuration tractors made for specific crops and duties. But most tractor brands had models to offer in the specialty area. It is a bit of an inversion for rare brands today, they were typically the brands did not sell as many back then. Ever wonder why? I have read where JD knew they would eventually give in to the inline engine designs due to width restrictions, but they basically denied it for almost a decade in order to buy time to get the transition done.
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