Merlin in Rushford
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Hello! Freezing drizzle here tonight in SEMN, so I thought I'd post a question I've been pondering for quite some time. The question is: What tractor make & model (i.e Deere 3020, IHC 656, A-C 175, etc.) was available from the manufacturer with the largest number of options and/or configurations? My vote is for the Oliver 1650, which was available as:
1) Gasoline, diesel or LP engines
2) Narrow front, wide front, short wheelbase, tricycle, mechanical 4WD, and hydraulic 4WD
3) Wheatland, ricefield, industrial, high-crop and utility configurations
4) Straight-drive transmission, 2-speed auxillary transmission, 3-speed auxilliary transmission, creeper drive transmission
5) Open station, roll bar with canopy, fully enclosed cab
6) Internal or external remote hydraulic valves
7) Many other wheel and tire options
I got to thinking: a collection of just this ONE MODEL, in all of its various configurations, would be many dozens of tractors! What makes/models get your votes tonight? Be safe and warm out there!
Merlin in Rushford, MN
1) Gasoline, diesel or LP engines
2) Narrow front, wide front, short wheelbase, tricycle, mechanical 4WD, and hydraulic 4WD
3) Wheatland, ricefield, industrial, high-crop and utility configurations
4) Straight-drive transmission, 2-speed auxillary transmission, 3-speed auxilliary transmission, creeper drive transmission
5) Open station, roll bar with canopy, fully enclosed cab
6) Internal or external remote hydraulic valves
7) Many other wheel and tire options
I got to thinking: a collection of just this ONE MODEL, in all of its various configurations, would be many dozens of tractors! What makes/models get your votes tonight? Be safe and warm out there!
Merlin in Rushford, MN