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[nnbreeder]

JCat,
you would be surprised teh differences in manufacturers of tractors and what they are being used for will also make a difference. Plowing fresh soil is rough work, discing soil for teh first time is rough as well, tractor weights will make a difference. Some have an air ride seat, some just springs and some are solid mount. Then there is teh difference in tire styles, I have hads Kubota's with field tires that were rough as could be but with a turf tire they were a dream to use. Form and Massey Ferguson for some reason are easier on me than others I have ran, i think it's teh weight of the tractor and seats.

Yep I have heard bad things about the short-bar, long-bar tires. They are super rough both in the field and on the road.

The bigger JDs are a longer tractor then most of the other brands plus they have the advantage of having the fuel tanks up front over the front axle. Ballast in the tires helps with the ride because the weight often flattens dirt clods as you run over them instead of going over the top of them.

My old 641 Ford is very good in the comfort dept. even with the old steel pan seat but it is basically mounted to a two foot long spring. There is ballast in the rears for traction and even zipping across a field at road speed it is a nice ride. The only down side to the older 100 series Fords is that the PTO was transmission driven instead of direct to the clutch which is unhandy when baling hay and brush-hogging. If you get a tractor that the PTO is transmission driven make sure that it has what is called an over-running clutch, your fences will thank you for that!

We used to joke at the shop that Case should never be allowed to put the word comfort on it's 930s, they are very short and can be really rough in the fields. Even weighted it's hard to keep the fronts on the ground during a hard pull.

And the weight of the operator has a lot to do with it too. At 225lbs I will be less likely to be tossed around then someone weighing a lot less.

 

[muesky]

Late Morning Everyone!
Been a lazy toad this morning, but really needed it. Haven't been sleeping well all week. It was a nice change to just lay in bed, sleep and relax. Of course now I need to get my rear-end in gear and work on my truck. Heater core is not going to replace its self.

Hope everyone has a good day at the show in Pryor. Should be a wonderful day of chickeny goodness.

Well better go get to it.

 

[Kassaundra]

I'm stuck at work today, but tomorrow will be a big planting day for me. I've been getting an area ready for potatoes and they have been cut for about a week now so I'll plant those tomorrow, and I found a good deal on aparagus roots so I'll plant about 60 of those also. The ones I planted last year are up I have about 4 spears that have broke the surface so far.

I also am going to start my indoor tomatoes and peppers, think I'll fill the kiddy pool and put my duckweed in it too. I planted some peas and radish earlier this week and will need to plant more and some other cool crops (greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts etc....)

Gary said he was going to work on the new coop today, but he has intense hayfever allergies so not sure how much he will be able to get done today. His allergist stated if we don't see improvement this spring he will terminate the shots that they aren't going to work if they haven't improved any by now, so it doesn't look good b/c it has been a BAD allergy season so far for him. He has already had the whites of his eyeballs swell up over the colored parts several times and that doesn't usually happen until at least the mowing starts.

 

[nnbreeder]

Late Morning Everyone!
Been a lazy toad this morning, but really needed it. Haven't been sleeping well all week. It was a nice change to just lay in bed, sleep and relax. Of course now I need to get my rear-end in gear and work on my truck. Heater core is not going to replace its self.

Hope everyone has a good day at the show in Pryor. Should be a wonderful day of chickeny goodness.

Well better go get to it.

Have fun, sometimes those heater cores can be a pain. At least you have a nice day to do it.

 

[Nektosha]

Snow is beautiful. Fall colors are also. It's less windy where I'm from (Michigan) so the winters don't seem as bad as here. I also lived in NY for 5 years. You get used to the snow and fall makes everything worth it. Oklahoma is home now and I love the people, but I get sad in the fall.
Quote: Hey everybody, one of the newbies here... Glad to see I'm not the only one who can't handle the heat. We moved to Connecticut when I was 7 and I sure miss my snow play time, and gorgeous fall colors! I love OK cuz there's plenty of elbow room for everybody, and people in general are soooo much friendlier, and I've got old family roots here... so I'm here to stay, but the HEAT is just too much! Been here 11+ years already and I don't think I'll ever get used to it! I sure hope this summer isn't as bad as last year.

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Elwood no I am from the eastern part of the state,Gods country! The mother in law is at the sister in laws in Allen, Ada was the closes place to stay. Had her a birthday party this morning and now are headed back home. Just going thru or around Sallisaw. Good bye Oklahoma, I love ya!

 

[RetiredArmyWife]

Hey everybody, one of the newbies here... Glad to see I'm not the only one who can't handle the heat. We moved to Connecticut when I was 7 and I sure miss my snow play time, and gorgeous fall colors! I love OK cuz there's plenty of elbow room for everybody, and people in general are soooo much friendlier, and I've got old family roots here... so I'm here to stay, but the HEAT is just too much! Been here 11+ years already and I don't think I'll ever get used to it! I sure hope this summer isn't as bad as last year.

Hi!

 

[jcatblum]

Can't wait to hear about the show & see some pics.

Dh went & bought a tractor today with boxblade, brush hog & disc. I spent an hour or so & brush hogged about 2 acres. It is easy enough to operate. Not sure if I can change the implement on my own but I am sure I will learn! Here is a pic from my phone..... If anyone happens to know of a cheap potato digger I could use one, not for potatoes-- it will be used to run along the edge of my plastic mulch & help pull it up when the season is over. I am sure there will be other much needed things to go w the tractor. Dh is out playing with the box blade, I am sure he will be out until dark, possibly longer if the headlights are bright enough.

 

[RetiredArmyWife]

Nice!

Can't wait to hear about the show & see some pics.
Dh went & bought a tractor today with boxblade, brush hog & disc. I spent an hour or so & brush hogged about 2 acres. It is easy enough to operate. Not sure if I can change the implement on my own but I am sure I will learn! Here is a pic from my phone..... If anyone happens to know of a cheap potato digger I could use one, not for potatoes-- it will be used to run along the edge of my plastic mulch & help pull it up when the season is over. I am sure there will be other much needed things to go w the tractor. Dh is out playing with the box blade, I am sure he will be out until dark, possibly longer if the headlights are bright enough.

 

[muesky]

Hello Everybody!!!

Well I did it!!!! Changed the heater core all by myself.

Of course it was not actually that difficult. Had to do some dismantling of the air filter to get to the hoses but it all worked out fine. Not exactly sure why everything I read said it takes all day for an experienced mechanic, even with the prep work I did before it only took me about 3 hours. When I call the shop they told me it was going to cost over $300. So take away the $35 for the core that is $265 for probably 2 hours of work for someone who has everything they need and experienced. I think I am in the wrong darn field.

Kinda proud I was able to accomplished something like this, on my own.

Better go take a shower, spilled antifreeze all over me and am just dirty from sitting in the engine compartment of the truck.