4WD Compact vs. 2WD Utility

[Rch]

One advantage of 4 wheel drive is you may be able to get along without chains for snow plowing if that is an intended use, especially if you have ag tires. Chains can be a clearence problem with fenders and front tie rod ends.

 

[buppy69]

Tractors only had 2WD for years and years before 4WD. Farmers got by just fine then.

Eugene

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Before tractors there were horses. Farmers got by just fine with them too. Have fun.

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

If you are looking for a tough, older tractor with 2wd, 3PH, around 45 HP, you would be hard pressed to beat a diesel Farmall 504. We have 2 that have been in the family since they were new. They are like the "Energizer Bunny" of tractors.

 

[frank_f15]

go with 4 wd! anything is better with 4 wd. amazing the difference !!!!!! try them out.

 

[Woodbeef]

Hey Robert,

I'd sure hope so!!

Tim,

Do not leave out the David Brown tractors especially the later ones 885,990,Case 1190,1290,1194,1294.