John Deere to release articulated tractor

[unit40]

Remember Honda had a similar articulating tractor not too long ago with front and rear lift, rear pto, belly mower. I think it had an 18 hp v-twin. No longer marketed in the US.

 

[jim_n_nh]

Will a loader be available for it?

 

[radman1]

Will a loader be available for it?

A loader on that long nosed, front engine mounted tractor is going to require a lot of rear end weight if it is going to have any significant lift capacity.

 

[jim_n_nh]

The larger Goldini (35-40 hp) have the ability to have a loader.

 

[1250]

I've been looking at them do you know if the Goldini has a loader available, Deere is not offering a loader. I did call Koyker they knew nothing of them I also asked if they made one for a Pasquali. I thought that was what the JD was.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

There seems to be no limit to the things that Deere will paint green.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

There seems to be no limit to the things that Deere will paint green.

I think there's a hint of green in your eyes Neil....Merry Christmas

 

[radman1]

There seems to be no limit to the things that Deere will paint green.

You hit it on the head. If it can be marketable and turn a profit, JD will put their name on it.

 

[bjcsc]

You hit it on the head. If it can be marketable and turn a profit, JD will put their name on it.

Hmmm...isn't that the goal when you're running a business (it's how I run mine)?

What benefit(s) would a small articulated tractor provide?

 

[boxygen]

Articulated tractors have been around a long time in Europe, mainly for use in vinyards. They were usually very narrow to operate between the tight fields. I have one made by the German company Holder, who still manufactures a complete line of articulated tractors mainly purchased and operated by municipalities here in the US. I have one that somehow made it here to the US. Its a 1967 Holder AG3. It has a 33 hp two stroke diesel that sounds like a Detroit, weighs 2500 lbs and fits in the back of a full size pickup. I have never seen another one in the states, and have never met anyone that has even heard of it. It is full time 4 wheel drive and its built like a mini skidder. Id love to meet someone who has any experience with them
Heres a link that shows what its all about. Anyone?
Articulated tractors are a lot of fun, and they turn a lot of heads.

HOLDER AG3