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Posted by Don Wadge on June 02, 2004 at 11:22:23 from (205.200.74.201):
With reference to my post of late yesterday. Most replys are outside of the box. A JD 'D' is not a 730 or an 830. Nor is a Farmall H a Farmall M. I'm talking quite narrowly. A JD 'D' is a 'D', is a 'D' is a 'D'. However, is a Farmall 140 not a Farmall 'A'. I believe a Farmall '140' has more similarity to it's original introduction (as the Farmall A)than does the 1953 'D' to the 'D'of 1924. The fact that the 'D' carried the same model designation for all of its production time is really a non issue. The Farmall 'A' was produced from 1939 to 1975 but did carry various model designations during that time. I'm not certain but I thought it was still in production after 1975 under yet another designation. Also of note is that both of these tractors ( D & A) were continuously produced by and sold by their original designers and manufacturers. Someone also mentioned the 'N' model Fords. I'm not knowlegeable enough on the Ford 'N' models to comment, but they may also be another contender under the same parameters.
I'm not wanting to put down those who responded with a different take on what model means but I was hoping to keep the discussion close to what one would expect as a model run. Quite simply I am asking if a Super A is not really an A or if a Farmall 100 is eally not a Super A. Is a 3 speed D more of a D than a 2 speed D; or the changes in the steering mechanism make them more of a D. None of this changed on the A, Super A, 100, etc., etc., all the way through and yet it seems to this point everyone considers the D to be the longest running model simply because the model designation did not change (when in fact it probably should have). Major reason for model designation change on the A was marketing.
Just for everyones information I do like JD, I like them all and I have some of everything including a JD 'D' and a Farmall 'A'. If anything my shorts are "Versatile".
Have a nice day, eh!
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