Quietest vintage tractor??

slingworks · Tuesday at 4:19 PM

Ok, Now I've asked it, for no other reason than I could!

What is the "quietest" operating common US market tractor in the 50hp range made? I'm asking about open station, diesel, 50-60hp-ish gear tractors in the 5-6k lbs range. (Not hydrostats or sub-compacts) and at a normal working rpm. Mainly curious on older models from prior to 2005.

What got me wondering is a co-workers MF 1190. It's sporting an Isuzu 4cyl diesel and I'd say it's probably the quietest tractor I've come across in the weight/hp class. I don't have extensive backgrounds with many tractors, I have to admit.

His "Massey" is Iseki built from the tag on it. Quite a bit quieter than my 5211 Zetor. Same compared to my old SMD and Dad's Ford 5k and 60's vintage Case.
Same with the neighbors old Deere. (That thing could drive you insane).

I'm curious mainly as I'm always looking/shopping around and if a GOOD tractor is available that's noticeably quieter....Well, never know what I may bring home.

Thoughts?

MossRoad · Tuesday at 4:26 PM

I don't know which one is quietest, but this one is the coolest...

slingworks · Tuesday at 4:42 PM

Not what I expected, but you might be right. Makes me think a Belarus 250as could do some heavy-metal at half-idle?

jwmorris · Wednesday at 9:24 AM

Our 1954 Super MTA is the quietest ~50 hp tractor we have. 4.3L gas engine running >1500 rpm, makes way less noise than any of the diesel engine tractors and that's with the exhaust exiting out the top, in front of you....

Gregster613 · Wednesday at 1:45 PM

MossRoad said:
I don't know which one is quietest, but this one is the coolest...

HaHa! Very, very cool MossRoad, Thanks a bunch for sharing that!

slingworks · Wednesday at 6:00 PM

jwmorris said:
Our 1954 Super MTA is the quietest ~50 hp tractor we have. 4.3L gas engine running >1500 rpm, makes way less noise than any of the diesel engine tractors and that's with the exhaust exiting out the top, in front of you....

I can see that. Gas tractors always seem to have a little better exhaust note. I owned a 53 Super MD for some years (15). Used it for plowing/disking/planting corn. Made plenty of noise! I used ear muffs whenever I was on it. On dad's (gas) H I didn't need much of anything ear protection wise.

It was a heavy brute with wheels loaded and stacked full of weights. I'm glad I don't have it anymore though! LOL