Ford 861

 
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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Aug. 29, 2016 8:02 pm

I have no experience with modern tractors in that class, so I'll have to take your word for it. If I have to upgrade it will be to something with a cab & AC. Mowing out in the sun and fighting the bees sucks.

 
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Post by coalnewbie » Mon. Aug. 29, 2016 8:13 pm

and if you think that is bad wait until the Kenyan monster slips through Tier 4 final. Then nothing will run right. Two days a year over 70* and 300 days freezing you need to spend an extra 30 grand on A/C? :D

 
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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Aug. 29, 2016 8:15 pm

I don't handle the heat well. 300 days per year trying to avoid frost bite...seems like the warm weather always sneaks up on us. I was thinking that the cab would do a hell of a job blocking the wind and might have heat to go along with the AC.


 
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Post by Sting » Wed. Aug. 31, 2016 7:26 am

coalnewbie wrote:I just bought a Ford 861 that I have been chasing for a while. The good news is that I am kinda following Robs ideas, like his 801 but gas. The terrifying news is that I am exactly following Stings choice and that means I probably need therapy.

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811: Select-O-Speed, no PTO
821: Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
841: Four-speed
851: Five-speed
861: Five speed, live PTO
871: Select-O-Speed
881: Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
I am sorry senator - but I have no recollection of having sex with that tractor!

 
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Post by coalnewbie » Sat. Sep. 03, 2016 5:46 pm

I have been hobby farmin with an 861

It came home in a drug deal about 35 years ago ----
Stop it Hillary. I wonder if phrases like I told a Hillary will now get into Websters.

 
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Post by Sting » Wed. Sep. 07, 2016 7:48 am

May be

It Depends!

Ill have to get back to you on that

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