L 295 II in Iraq

[ZetorShaun]

Here is a little gem that I discovered well off the beaten path. I have see two others that were similar, perhaps the same/similar model, but I wasn't in a position to get a picture. The bystanders in the back are an interpreter (who is a city guy and makes fun of my farming questions) and another guy on my team.

The majority of tractors over here are tore up old Russian models missing their sheet metal or fairly nice Massey Fergusons. Most tractors tend to be 2wd and in the 50-75 hp range as well. Not too many compact ones. I had seen a few Massey billboards in Baghdad but where I am the newest tractor would have to be a early 90s model, pre-Desert Storm.

They tended to import whole lots of identical cars, pickups, and tractors and the farmers would get what arrived. They use them for vegetables and vineyards where I am. Everyone is some type of farmer around my location, very rural.

This little guy is in a pretty obscure place and I was very pleased to happen upon it. Anyone estimate the year, HP or anything else? If the owner had been home I would have asked him how much it would cost or how much he would take for it to get an idea of the price of quality here.

Just thought there might be some interest.

 

[WilliamBos]

Nice. Not sure on it, but thanks for sharing. Do you have any others??

 

[newbury]

According to Kubota
Kubota Tractor Corporation - Prior Tractor Models
the L295 was produce in 1978 and '79 as the DT and F series, respectively, Hp was 26. Though from the pics it looks bigger than 26HP.

 

[WilliamBos]

According to Kubota
Kubota Tractor Corporation - Prior Tractor Models
the L295 was produce in 1978 and '79 as the DT and F series, respectively, Hp was 26. Though from the pics it looks bigger than 26HP.

If it is a utility tractor, the HP and size are correct.

 

[dex3361]

Neat loking Kubota and it appears to be in good shape. Good hearing from you Shaun and take care of yourself over there.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

Thanks for the interesting pic! It gives a different perspective on some of the other activities that go on in that country.

 

[BigD23]

Here is a little gem that I discovered well off the beaten path. I have see two others that were similar, perhaps the same/similar model, but I wasn't in a position to get a picture. The bystanders in the back are an interpreter (who is a city guy and makes fun of my farming questions) and another guy on my team.

The majority of tractors over here are tore up old Russian models missing their sheet metal or fairly nice Massey Fergusons. Most tractors tend to be 2wd and in the 50-75 hp range as well. Not too many compact ones. I had seen a few Massey billboards in Baghdad but where I am the newest tractor would have to be a early 90s model, pre-Desert Storm.

They tended to import whole lots of identical cars, pickups, and tractors and the farmers would get what arrived. They use them for vegetables and vineyards where I am. Everyone is some type of farmer around my location, very rural.

This little guy is in a pretty obscure place and I was very pleased to happen upon it. Anyone estimate the year, HP or anything else? If the owner had been home I would have asked him how much it would cost or how much he would take for it to get an idea of the price of quality here.

Just thought there might be some interest.

Thank you for your service Shaun.

Don

 

[two_bit_score]

First let me say THANKS for being there and doing the job you are doing.

It's interesting to see the pics you posted and realize that there is some guy there doing and thinking about things just like we are.

Hope you stay safe and can send us some other pics when you can.

Thanks again.

 

[actionaj]

Thank you for your service and thanks for the pictures.

 

[CHDinCT]

Shaun,

The places you'll find Kubota tractors. Doesn't look like a grey market version so maybe it was imported from the US. Thanks for posting the pic and thanks for your service to our freedom. Take care of yourself.