RichZ
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Re: 4wd vs. 2wd, ++Calling John Miller++
Although, I'm quite sure 4wd is very advantageous, a lot depends on what you're used to. I have two tractors, although neither one is a cut. Both my tractors are vintage and have 2 wd. I use them for snow removal in the winter (as well as all sorts of farm related and non-farm related uses the rest of the year)and keep chains on them in the winter. My property is pretty hilly. I've only gotten my smaller tractor stuck once, and it was my own fault, and I quickly pulled it out with the larger tractor. I've never used a 4wd tractor, so I've never experienced the difference. So in my case, I'm very satisfied with 2wd.
That being said, if I could afford 4wd on my next tractor, I'd probably get it, but since I doubt that I could afford it, I probably won't. You can certainly make do with 2wd, if you are careful. It certainly saves you money in the purchase of a tractor.
Although, I'm quite sure 4wd is very advantageous, a lot depends on what you're used to. I have two tractors, although neither one is a cut. Both my tractors are vintage and have 2 wd. I use them for snow removal in the winter (as well as all sorts of farm related and non-farm related uses the rest of the year)and keep chains on them in the winter. My property is pretty hilly. I've only gotten my smaller tractor stuck once, and it was my own fault, and I quickly pulled it out with the larger tractor. I've never used a 4wd tractor, so I've never experienced the difference. So in my case, I'm very satisfied with 2wd.
That being said, if I could afford 4wd on my next tractor, I'd probably get it, but since I doubt that I could afford it, I probably won't. You can certainly make do with 2wd, if you are careful. It certainly saves you money in the purchase of a tractor.