Chas. Ont.
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My nephew is planning on driving a tractor across Canada, making a documentary. What would be the best tractor for him to use? Shouls he put turf tires on it?
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Hoss In ME
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Id use a Cockshutt being youre in the great white north! Hoss
Anonymous-0
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old fordson with steel wheels. just kidding
cadet trooper
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How about a MM-UDX that"s a pretty long trek may take better part of 4to6months and I"d tow an airsteam for camping does sound interesting and fun though.
Heat Houser
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Well, roughly 4000 miles at 15 MPH on an M Farmall is 266 hours of drive time. Any tires would do, but would have a bit of road wear on them when done. This would be a month of steady driving and I am sure he would make a few stops.
Sounds like fun.
Which tractor? What models are popular in Canada in case he needs repairs?
Sounds like fun.
Which tractor? What models are popular in Canada in case he needs repairs?
johndeereman
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minnie mo cant remember the mosel but most had cabs were meant to double as the family vehical will go 40-45 mph there was a show on tv made about one that is/was used in alaska for years as a mail carrier
Christopher S.
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Just think of the road cut you could put on tires for pulling
fixerupper
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Diesel with a big fuel tank and a cab. Towns are few and far between. I wish I could ride along. Jim
Harvey Brinker
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Two years ago I was in Scotland and talked to two men who were going from the North of Scotland to the South of England on their tractor. They were out to raise money for medical research and indicated the practice of these long road runs are not real uncommon over there. So you might post the same question on a board over there. But they did mention the following: Have large tires, keep them real soft for a spongy ride, and equip the tractor with lots of lights, and even a flag above the tractor. It really helps people see you when they come up behind you in hilly country. I don't know about Canada, but these men said that having a LOT of liability insurance was very importand, because they were not farming out on the road, and thus had none of the regular protection offered to farmers.
Best wishes for a great adventure, Harvey
Best wishes for a great adventure, Harvey
Uncle Ernie
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Turf or industrial/ truck tires to improve the ride and wear.
Does he intend to drive an antique or modern tractor?
Plot the route and determine what dealers are on the route. They may underwrite some of his costs if he is driving their brand of tractor.
Good Luck and have fun!
Does he intend to drive an antique or modern tractor?
Plot the route and determine what dealers are on the route. They may underwrite some of his costs if he is driving their brand of tractor.
Good Luck and have fun!
Bob Bancroft
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- Aurora NY
Maybe he could get a hold of that 4020 that John Deere had Chip Foose ruin.
A guy from Engelhart named Ted Fleerackers drove a John Deere B across Canada a few years ago to raise money for something. I forget how many months it took him but I think it was all summer. He went through at least 1 set of rear tires and a few sets of fronts. He built a canopy on the tractor and towed a tent trailer. I would want something with a faster road gear myself.
A guy came through here (southern Il.) about 8 yrs ago. He was driving across US. Had been out for about 6 months. Going west I think. He had a IHC H and a JD wagon with a cabin built on it. He was driving on secondary roads. When my buddy talked to him he was on field roads. Said he beat 10 mpg Idling along in 5th. Vic.
Anonymous-0
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You're thinking of a UDLX. To find one reliable enough to drive across Canada would be in the $150,000 range give or take. Dave
Anonymous-0
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What's the documentary about? I tractor from the mid 70's or newer with a nice cab would work in all weather conditions. A smaller diesel for the lowest fuel cost would make a big difference too. Dave
rustred
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he better pick one that is comfortable to sit on and have a good seat on it. myself i would us a 660 IHC . they are a good lookin tractor and the biggest in the ihc antique line. i would make sure it has an umbrella due to sun and rain. if you were really concerned about mileage take a 560 IHC and no worries about filling up with deisel till nightfall if you start out in morning with a full tank. we had a guy from northern alberta drive his 750 massey combine all the way to ontario to the prime minister to protest grain prices about 20 years ago. he did that trip during the winter, so a tractor summer drive would be a picnic. i know i sure would like to do a tractor trip accross canada. good luck.
olgentdc
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ULDX , or a 430-630 CASE ,triple range28 mph , WITH A CAB and floor heat
fixerupper
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Ten MPG sounds about right for a gasser. Back when I hauled corn to town every day for three weeks in November with a JD A I was getting 9-10 MPG. Ah, those were the days, sitting there freezing my butt off in the snow, sleet, rain. That's why I'd recommend a cab on a tractor that's traveling that far, especially in Canada. The mornings and evenings can be a little cool up there. Jim
Yeah Bob! Isn't Chip Foose a real hazzard? I like my old Mopars, almost as well as I do my old tractors, and I really couldn't belive he was going to mess up a 70 lime green challanger! When he got done he had scrapped the rally wheels, in lieu of some ugly Foose wheels, painted the car, the wrong shade of lime green, that dodge had never used, removed the wing from the trunk area, totally replaced the dash , with another set of gauges, reapholstered the interior with his own version, which dodge had never used, and changed the side trim, to painted graphics. Yes he had a pretty car, but he sacrificed a beautiful example, of a dodge muscle car to do it! AND then, the owner did not take him to task over it, but acted grateful. YES it made me a little hot! (Wife couldn't understand why I was yelling at the TV)
Bruce from Can.
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- Woodville, Ontario, Canada
Seems to me some fella did that a few years back on a W4.
james rumph
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Well seeing how the Maple leaf is "Red" it only leaves one to reason.
Looks like he will be looking for a good Farmall. But a Cockshot would be my second choice it being a Canadian built tractor.
Something with a cab or does he want it open station ?
Old restored iron draws more attention and that is what he wants. A wide front end is a must and power steering would be nice.
A nicely restored Farmall M would fit the bill.
Looks like he will be looking for a good Farmall. But a Cockshot would be my second choice it being a Canadian built tractor.
Something with a cab or does he want it open station ?
Old restored iron draws more attention and that is what he wants. A wide front end is a must and power steering would be nice.
A nicely restored Farmall M would fit the bill.
buickanddeere
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As previously stated. Something with a fast road gear. If towing a trailer it should have a high capacity alternator to charge batteries and run an inverter for 120V power.
Of the fastest two cylinder JD's. Probably the 435 with 11.2 X 34 tires and set the governor to Detroit Diesel's limit of 2550rpm fast idle.
Make certain the entire front end is tight or the front wheels will shimmy.
The cross country tractor trip is not a new idea by any means.
Of the fastest two cylinder JD's. Probably the 435 with 11.2 X 34 tires and set the governor to Detroit Diesel's limit of 2550rpm fast idle.
Make certain the entire front end is tight or the front wheels will shimmy.
The cross country tractor trip is not a new idea by any means.
I have a book about a guy and his wife driving from Ohio to Alaska on a JD"A" They had made a cab for it(witch is a must) they were also pulling a small camper. Pulling a camper threw the mountains caused some clutch troubles,but since you don"t need to split that tractor he could fix it. Another change they made were the front tires. They put car tires on because the old 3 rib farm tires wear down fast. The rear were fine. My opinion for what tractor to use would be a older Ford with the step up Sherman trans.. Thery are fast and I"ve never had another tractor that gets better fuel miliage. Wow I sure wish I could go with him!! That would be a dream!!
There were several tractors manufactured or assembled in Canada, but very few were Canadian from the roots. Massey-Harris and Cockshutt were two Canadian companies that although they sold tractors made by others at times, they did have their own too, albiet with Buda, Chrysler, Continental or Waukasha engines.
With that in mind, I would compromise with a Cockshutt 1800 or 1850 series diesel with a cab. They are actually Olivers, but they are easy on fuel and have a reasonable road speed with power to handle the hills if pulling a small trailer. My closest true Cockshutt choice would be a 570 or Super 570. I"m not sure if they ever came with a cab so one would need to be fabbed up. We farmed with a Massey-Harris 55 gas with a cab but fuel consumption would be an issue.
My choice for tractors other than the above would be a John Deere 830 or IHC SWD9. The 830 is easy on fuel, rolls along at about 15 miles per hour and has ample power for the hills. The SWD9 is about the same power, has a higher road speed but a bit more thirsty.
Finally; unless your nephew is travelling alone, an operators area that allows seating arrangements for two must be considered.
It will be a great experience no matter what tractor is chosen. We all look forward to the book.
With that in mind, I would compromise with a Cockshutt 1800 or 1850 series diesel with a cab. They are actually Olivers, but they are easy on fuel and have a reasonable road speed with power to handle the hills if pulling a small trailer. My closest true Cockshutt choice would be a 570 or Super 570. I"m not sure if they ever came with a cab so one would need to be fabbed up. We farmed with a Massey-Harris 55 gas with a cab but fuel consumption would be an issue.
My choice for tractors other than the above would be a John Deere 830 or IHC SWD9. The 830 is easy on fuel, rolls along at about 15 miles per hour and has ample power for the hills. The SWD9 is about the same power, has a higher road speed but a bit more thirsty.
Finally; unless your nephew is travelling alone, an operators area that allows seating arrangements for two must be considered.
It will be a great experience no matter what tractor is chosen. We all look forward to the book.
Anonymous-0
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I was on my way to Toronto when he did that trip.
I meet the combine in Kaladar west of Ottawa first thing in the morning.I didnt know he was from out west until the next when I came back and met him again about 20 miles outside of Ottawa.Must have been a long for him.Best of luck to your friend.If he goes trough Carleton Place I'll watch for him.
I meet the combine in Kaladar west of Ottawa first thing in the morning.I didnt know he was from out west until the next when I came back and met him again about 20 miles outside of Ottawa.Must have been a long for him.Best of luck to your friend.If he goes trough Carleton Place I'll watch for him.
buickanddeere
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There are places in the Rockies of British Columbia/Alberta,western Ontario and the Maritimes. Where there no secondary roads for tractor travel. It's the Trans Canada Highway or nothing.
Not the place for a 12mph tractor.
Not the place for a 12mph tractor.
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