What would you look for in your next tractor?

[Wyld Bill]

Can't remember if I said this or not but... I don't care HOW nice the tractor is, or how many features it has, or how much of a deal it is,...if you can't fit tires chains on the rear tires then it won't work for me either.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Can't remember if I said this or not but... I don't care HOW nice the tractor is, or how many features it has, or how much of a deal it is,...if you can't fit tires chains on the rear tires then it won't work for me either.

Why can't you fit tire chains on your rear tires?

 

[Martian]

A satellite tv with dvd player and a frige and microwave.

Seems like it could be rather dangerous watching American Idol and driving the tractor at the same time!:laughing:

I'd like a personal assistant to do the maintenance on my tractor. Specifically, a female; about 5' 2", eyes of blue, could she could she could she coo. Has any body seen my gal?

+1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget about the Top N Tilt setup on the 3 point hitch.

I would have to actually agree with this though. Still haven't got one.

If I were to get one tractor here's what I would get;
4520/4720
400cx self leveling loader
Deluxe cab
485 backhoe
Top n tilt

 

[George2615]

Why can't you fit tire chains on your rear tires?

Robert,
On Bill's tractor as well as mine there isn't enough gap between the rear tires and fender for chains (mine is only 1/2" not sure of Bill's). The wheels can be reversed but you don't gain any space. This was only on earlier models of the 2615. Mine is an 2004 and apparently some 2006's have a different backspacing since there is room for chains on my friends 06. I have measured this and he has room ( about 1 1/4" spacing) for chains. My 04 would require at least 1" spacers to move the wheels out far enough to use chains. I have a mechanical drawing for spacers supplied to me by another member but cannot justify the machine shop cost to make them for me. Eventually I'll find a set on line at a decent price since the bolt pattern is a standard 6 lug on 6" spacing. So far in 7 years I really haven't needed chains.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Robert,
On Bill's tractor as well as mine there isn't enough gap between the rear tires and fender for chains (mine is only 1/2" not sure of Bill's). The wheels can be reversed but you don't gain any space. This was only on earlier models of the 2615. Mine is an 2004 and apparently some 2006's have a different backspacing since there is room for chains on my friends 06. I have measured this and he has room ( about 1 1/4" spacing) for chains. My 04 would require at least 1" spacers to move the wheels out far enough to use chains. I have a mechanical drawing for spacers supplied to me by another member but cannot justify the machine shop cost to make them for me. Eventually I'll find a set on line at a decent price since the bolt pattern is a standard 6 lug on 6" spacing. So far in 7 years I really haven't needed chains.

I understand. Did you get a quote from a shop to make the spacers? My friends own a couple rather large machine shops and do a lot of little things for me. They just bought an old big building and were remodeling the first floor for them into a modern office complex so they can combine all their office personel from both shops into one building. If your interested I can show the specs you have to them and see how much they would charge to make them. The one owner even owns a Mahindra (the other has a Ford 1720). I would imagine aluminum 1" thick would be great for spacers and wouldn't weigh too much for shipping purpose but just let me know what material you would want it made of and I will let them know.

 

[George2615]

I understand. Did you get a quote from a shop to make the spacers? My friends own a couple rather large machine shops and do a lot of little things for me. They just bought an old big building and were remodeling the first floor for them into a modern office complex so they can combine all their office personel from both shops into one building. If your interested I can show the specs you have to them and see how much they would charge to make them. The one owner even owns a Mahindra (the other has a Ford 1720). I would imagine aluminum 1" thick would be great for spacers and wouldn't weigh too much for shipping purpose but just let me know what material you would want it made of and I will let them know.

Thanks Robert,
I got a quote a couple years ago from one shop who wanted almost $300 for the set. I didn't need to space my wheels out for that much. I don't know how aluminum spacers would hold up but they would be cheaper to ship. That's for sure. Attached is the drawing I rec'd for 2" thick spacers but I think 1" would be enough. Send me a PM if you can get a quote.

 

[jonyyuma]

Seems like it could be rather dangerous watching American Idol and driving the tractor at the same time!:laughing:




+1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!



I would have to actually agree with this though. Still haven't got one.

If I were to get one tractor here's what I would get;
4520/4720
400cx self leveling loader
Deluxe cab
485 backhoe
Top n tilt

Please add a small jet turbine to mine, a little larger that a chopper model?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Thanks Robert,
I got a quote a couple years ago from one shop who wanted almost $300 for the set. I didn't need to space my wheels out for that much. I don't know how aluminum spacers would hold up but they would be cheaper to ship. That's for sure. Attached is the drawing I rec'd for 2" thick spacers but I think 1" would be enough. Send me a PM if you can get a quote.

I will let you know as soon as I get a chance to talk to them. The one who I need to talk to is currently hunting out of state so it will be a week or so before I catch up with him.

 

[Wyld Bill]

I bought mine from Woods. I think they were $125.

 

[Martian]

Thanks Robert,
I got a quote a couple years ago from one shop who wanted almost $300 for the set. I didn't need to space my wheels out for that much. I don't know how aluminum spacers would hold up but they would be cheaper to ship. That's for sure. Attached is the drawing I rec'd for 2" thick spacers but I think 1" would be enough. Send me a PM if you can get a quote.

I don't need spacers as I have a 3120 and it's spaced out properly but how much do you guys think chains really help? I know they're cheap and all but I don't want to spend money I don't have too. My tractor plows pretty well but I guess she does have a little slip and slide in her so how much do you "NEED" your chains?