I'm a Farmer now...

"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2) 01/09/2018 at 21:15 • Filed to: None

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I keep shopping for tractors... I mean, just like I did with cars, I’ll spend one or two years before I decide to pull the trigger on one, and I’ll keep it for a long time (The FieSTa went out of extended warranty last week... too many miles), but the looking is fun/stressfull

Current contender:

http://www.zetorna.com/major-cl

It’s actually SMALLER than it looks... it looks HUGE, but it’s really only a little longer and almost the same height to the stack tip as our current Zetor 5211...

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 21:26

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What’s your thought on the John Deere 6120m ? Work just got one of those and a F650 dump I’m trying to come with an excuse to take and play with.

C62030 > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 21:28

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My only question when shopping for tractors:

Does it tract?

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 21:36

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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/09/2018 at 21:43

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A bit bigger than I need, and well outside of my theoretical budget (under $50K is where I’m looking, the 6210 STARTS at $115K), so I have not really looked into them... They appear to be German Deeres, not American, which is fine I guess... The old Lanz factory makes fine green tractors... and has for many years. HOWEVER, it’s a modern JD, and that means a complex electronic chassis and engine control system that works great until it breaks, and when it does the software is completely locked down and it MUST be serviced by a JD dealer or authorized tech. “No User Serviceable Parts Inside” as they say, and that alone would keep me from buying one. It’s probably a good machine though, JD makes good tractors as long as you don’t want to do your own service.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > C62030 01/09/2018 at 21:47

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but HOW WELL does it tract?

Tekamul > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 22:03

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Now? I feel like day 1 of sheep ownership, you punch that farmer card.

arl > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 22:03

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So what are you farming? Soybeans, corn, llamas, wacky weed? I always wanted to drive a giant combine.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 01/09/2018 at 22:08

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more like this:

and this

and this...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > arl 01/09/2018 at 22:10

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Baaaa!

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/hey-oppo-its-freakn-cold-1821839209

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 22:12

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Needs moar D21

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 01/09/2018 at 22:17

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well, yeah, I always like the big ‘ol JI Case 500s...

but I want something with a cab and that’s not worth more as a collectible ;)

These late Minneapolis Molines are kinda awesome too...

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/09/2018 at 22:34

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I love MM, Allis, White, Oliver, and Cockshutt.

orcim > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/10/2018 at 05:33

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That is some serious cattleman’s (sheepman’s?) sportscar action. Just need to know if you got all the goodies in the cab. 7.1 surround sound? In-dash microwave? “Magic Fingers” (ala Motel 6) seat? 8-track player? (oops. too much.)

My Kubota 35hp utility tractor has basically been melting apart in the sub-tropics here, and now I’m pining for something else. Love tractors. But holy damm do they rot here. I want a DeLorean bodied Kubota engined Ferrari designed Case built mini-monster. (Case because grandpa was a Case dealer. Plenty good other vendors.)

Some of my best memories out of my childhood related to crawling around equipment at state fairs (Minnesota) and Steam Engine Days (random Wisconsin townships) when they used to let you do it.

whatisthatsound > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/10/2018 at 07:08

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ahhh... this post felt satisfying

BigBlock440 > orcim 01/10/2018 at 07:53

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And you’d have a better shot at it being Ferrari designed if it’s a Case.

diplodicus > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/10/2018 at 08:25

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My grandpa had a Case like that, it was a creamy tan color though and the rear fenders were smaller. As far as I know my uncle still uses it for baling.

Roundbadge > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/10/2018 at 08:55

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That last pic...now that’s shitposting.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > orcim 01/10/2018 at 09:06

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Being a Zetor, its not much of a sports car actually ;) some of the major selling points include the large-displacement under-stressed engine, low tech engine management, and extremely simple and rugged ancillary systems. It’s built like a 40-year old tractor, but brand new and with a comfy cab and better hydraulics. In short it’s built like a Zetor ;) Tough as nails, and easy/cheap to fix when it does break. If i could find a CL60 I’d be even more interested (the same tractor, but without a turbo) but the 80s by far the most common in the US and theres a dealer in Arkansas who hoarded all the pre-emissions 2016s (like 80% of the imports) and is selling them of with a loader for under $40k... Its just a fantastic bargain... It may not have fancy electronics or a million buttons and switches and have automotive-quality paint and panel finish but its tough, efficient, capable, and you can fix it with a hammer, and a pipe wrench.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 01/10/2018 at 09:26

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You said Cockschutt! (Starts uncontrollable snickering)

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > orcim 01/10/2018 at 09:53

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Re state fairs and steam/antique shows: Me too. Except Vermont.

Re your ideal tractor: Kubota does make some nice engines, but I hear the tier IV compliant ones have a bitch of a time with cold weather and EGR system failures... Actually, I hear that about almost everyone’s tier IV compliant engines, with the possible exception of Case/New Holland and the bigger Deeres. Thats a reason the stone-age Zetor appeals to me... On a tangent again... I just want anything with a Detroit Diesel, ala Oliver/Cockshutt...

orcim > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/11/2018 at 05:53

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I’m lucky. I live in the subtropics. Damn thing refused to not start.

orcim > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 01/11/2018 at 05:55

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I can totally appreciate that viewpoint and in fact, will in the future. My environment eats everything, so simple is always better.

But kudos to you for pointing out this brand. I’m thinking I’m acquiring something new/used in the next couple years.