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Dave

04-20-2004 07:16:46

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I am purchasing 40 acres with a double decker breeder barn. Plan on renting more ground and wonder what would be the best all around tractor that could do the feild work, yet will be able to get in the barn during cleaning season. I am a fan of 656's and the 06 series, but have heard that a 544 is a good machine also. I have a 49 H that will do the real light stuff. Any one have any recomendations? I also have a shot at a prime JD 730 deisel from a neighbor, but that would be more for nostalgia.

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ryan

04-22-2004 09:19:34

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

what about a 454 or 574

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Tommy D

04-21-2004 09:03:18

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

Dave,

From someone who grew up with 4 huge layer chicken houses (talk about 24 X 7 jobs!), and later worked several years in a commercial chicken hatchery - Just one thought:

At some point, you will have to clean out these chicken houses. Usual equipment includes a tractor with a FEL, another with a box scrape, and even another to pull the spreader. These machines mentioned so far are a little large to be inside the chicken houses?

Just a thought.
Tommy D.

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hehehehe

04-20-2004 14:25:23

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

One with small tires..... ...runs over fewer chickens :)

Sorry, just had to say it!

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04-21-2004 08:54:17

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Re: Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to hehehehe, 04-20-2004 14:25:23

And to think I felt corny when "COCKshutt" was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this post.

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rustyfarmall

04-20-2004 11:25:25

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

The 49 H that you have is a whole lot more work horse than most people realize, and you have only 40 acres to contend with. When the Farmall H was introduced, I believe it was meant to be the only tractor you would need for an average farm up to 80 acres. I would give the H a chance at all of the jobs you have before buying another tractor. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

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Don

04-20-2004 11:21:01

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

Before you decide what tractor to buy, you need to decide what you want to do with it, if you need live hydralics or pto, a H or M will do just fine unless you need live pto or dual hydralics

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Jimmy King

04-20-2004 10:28:33

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

Dave the 656 is a very good tractor I have never owened one, I do have a 706, 756, and 460 all diesel's. I once had a Farmall 544 gas it was a lemon, that is all I can say. I have a fiend that had a International 544 Gas for many years and hrs, and liked it. I am not a John deere fan, but the 730D was a very good tractor.

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K.B.

04-20-2004 10:17:38

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

A 656, 666, or a 686 would be about perfect for you. 706 or 756 would be about right, too. You must also decide if you want a gas or diesel engine, since all of these models were commonly avalible with either. The 6-cylinder gas engines will start in temps so cold you wish they wouldn't, but they are very thirsty. The D-282 diesel in the 656 and most 706's is real easy on fuel, but is a hard starter if you don't keep the electical system in good shape. The D-310 German diesel in late 706's, 756 and late 686's is very reliable and easy on fuel, but it can be hard to start. I've never been around the 666 or early 686, so I can't tell you much about the D-312. A 544 is a fine machine, but it can be hard to find one exactly the way you want it, since it was avalible in every combination of gas or diesel, gear drive or hydro, and Row-Crop or Utility. A 544 is really just a 4-cylinder 656/666/686. Another option for you might be an 806 Diesel or 856 Diesel. These tractors might be a little big for you, but they are getting to be real cheap horsepower, they are easy on fuel, start good, and are about the most reliable IH tractors.

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Allan

04-20-2004 14:31:39

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Re: Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to K.B., 04-20-2004 10:17:38

K.B.,

"The D-282 diesel in the 656 and most 706's is real easy on fuel, but is a hard starter if you don't keep the electical system in good shape."

A very sharp IH mechanic showed me this trick:

For cold weather starting, advance the pump timing just the thickness of the pump timing mark ('bout 1/32"); it makes a world of difference in how they start cold.

But, ya gotta remember to bring it back to the original timing alignment in the springtime or else the engine will surge at higher RPMs.

Allan

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Dick

04-20-2004 09:42:53

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

My grandfather farmed 653 acres with two Farmall H tractors, plus a Cub and an 8N Ford that seldom saw a field.

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scotty

04-20-2004 07:55:54

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Re: Best tractor for a chicken farm in reply to Dave, 04-20-2004 07:16:46

Dave, Im not a farmer, but I just had to comment on your post. I would think the H would take care of a 40 acre plot, heck when they came out with the Farmall 200 they advertised it as the only tractor you would need for a 100 acre farm, although that was almost 50 years ago! Hope you dont mind me commenting on your post as I have never farmed a day in my life!

scotty

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