Posted by Grabatire on December 12, 2010 at 09:38:43 from (173.210.180.23):
In Reply to: Tractor across Canada posted by Chas. Ont. on December 11, 2010 at 16:31:11:
There were several tractors manufactured or assembled in Canada, but very few were Canadian from the roots. Massey-Harris and Cockshutt were two Canadian companies that although they sold tractors made by others at times, they did have their own too, albiet with Buda, Chrysler, Continental or Waukasha engines.
With that in mind, I would compromise with a Cockshutt 1800 or 1850 series diesel with a cab. They are actually Olivers, but they are easy on fuel and have a reasonable road speed with power to handle the hills if pulling a small trailer. My closest true Cockshutt choice would be a 570 or Super 570. I"m not sure if they ever came with a cab so one would need to be fabbed up. We farmed with a Massey-Harris 55 gas with a cab but fuel consumption would be an issue.
My choice for tractors other than the above would be a John Deere 830 or IHC SWD9. The 830 is easy on fuel, rolls along at about 15 miles per hour and has ample power for the hills. The SWD9 is about the same power, has a higher road speed but a bit more thirsty.
Finally; unless your nephew is travelling alone, an operators area that allows seating arrangements for two must be considered.
It will be a great experience no matter what tractor is chosen. We all look forward to the book.
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