First tractor research

[pilotpip]

Wit the seed drill, don't forget the weight of seed added to it. Could be another 200+lbs.

NEw tractor emission equipment. I don't think its a big deal. GHuy in my club got a L series Kubota. They said to mix some kero with the diesel, like 10% or so. And keep the rpm up. Low rpms causes catylst issues.

I don't know a lot about tractors, but I know quite a bit about fuel.

Low Sulfur Diesel has higher lubricity than kerosene. In my younger days I fueled aircraft and managed QC for the fuel facility I worked at while working on my pilot ratings. The old ford fuel trucks we ran loved running Jet-A mixed with diesel in the winter when straight diesel would gel. Jet-A is essentially kerosene. We would run straight diesel in the summer because mixing it was a great way to burn up piston rings, fuel pumps, etc.

They're probably doing this thinking it helps with the reduced lubricity of modern low sulfur fuel, but they're exaggerating the problem by adding kerosene.

 

[b116757]

I’ve got a JD 4700 I wouldn’t even consider a smaller machine if/when I replace it the replacement will be a larger machine but I use mine a lot maybe for light duty the smaller machines are ok.

 

[pilotpip]

It's been a while so I figured I would update this a little. I've shifted my search to Kubota. Specifically a used L3901. I went and looked at a new L3902 at a local dealer and immediately liked it more. It doesn't have bells and whistles like the JD E, but it has a much beefier frame like the JD R. It also has significantly more loader and 3point lift capacity.

I'm finding a ton of used JD E models within a reasonable drive, and a few Kubotas, but very few JD R models. The ones I'm finding, are nearly as much as new while the E and Kubota are a bit less. I don't think I would need the electric PTO and differential brakes on the left side that the '02 has so I'm going to try and save some money and go used. There are a couple dealers in the vicinity of my property, not as close as JD but let's be real. If it breaks down time isn't as critical for me. I'm not earning a living with the thing.

Like the green tractor users, if you have an orange one I'd like to hear about it.