Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA.

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Mattsy Fergy

Silver Member
Joined
Jan 2, 2017
Messages
129
Location
Erie PA
Tractor
GC1705
You can guess by my "name" what I've all but decided I'm buying.
I'm in Erie PA, and am upgrading from a Simplicity Prestige 4x4. I really wish I'd bit the bullet and bought the SCUT when I got that. Of course personal finances weren't as favorable to me then as they are now.
I sold an Allis Chalmers 920D (Lombardini diesel) when I got the Simplicity, and missed the diesel ever since, MUCH better fuel economy and power.
I'm also switching from a snowblower to a FEL, and will probably "engineer" a snow blade for it, using an old pickup truck blade.
I already know about switching the lights to inside the ROPS, to prevent damage, and am still reading other tips from all the fine folks on here.
I grew up on a small family farm using a Farmall Super A, was always into mechanical stuff, and did a bit of stock car racing, including 5 years with a Nascar license, racing locally in the Weekly Series in the pickup truck class. What a blast that was!
Worked as a mechanic for a couple years, and still do most of my own work, but decided operating them them was easier, and paid better, plus you stay clean!:laughing:
I put a Cummins 4BTA in a 1981 Dodge Ram 2wd pickup, now that's a whole lot of fun!:thumbsup: I actually did it, didn't pay someone else to do it!
I did a few years in a gravel pit operating the BIG equipment.
I'm now a linehaul truck driver for FedEx Ground, but don't blame me if your packages are late, damaged, or missing (unless it's something really cool:D) all I do is drag the trailers from point A to point B. Actually, the trailers are sealed and I don't even know what's in them.
Anyways, I'm looking at a GC1705 MF, which I really like. I've looked at the JD 1023E, & Kubota, but overall I like the MF best.
And I like taking long........hey wait, wrong forum!:eek: How long are these intro's supposed to be?
I do have a sense of humor.:laughing: even though some other people don't get it, I always crack myself up!:)
NRA proud!
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA. #2  
G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site... and your brand new John Deere tractor!


:)
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA.
  • Thread Starter
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JOHN DEERE???:eek::eek::thumbdown:
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA. #4  
hello I got one of those GC1705 in aug. and i don't regret it it is a good tough little tractor. I have 68 hours on her and no problems and I have done a few torture test to see what it can do. And its done everything I have asked it to do it just takes a little long on bigger projects nut you will be impressed with it. I checked as you did the green paint the orange and the other red Yanmar but i chose the massey it seems to be the best fit for me. Good luck on your decision and you can get a good deal on it too at least I did.
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA. #5  
Welcome to the forum!

Nice choice :)
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA.
  • Thread Starter
#6  
Thanks for the welcomes.
It actually is going to be a bit cheaper than green or orange, plus by buying across state lines (dealer is in NY)
I won't have to pay taxes!:thumbsup::cool2::thumbsup:
I'm waiting to hear back from the dealer on incentives for the new year, but I'll probably wait until I get my taxes done to actually make the purchase, unless I sell my Simplicity, then it's "game on"!
I've been watching 50hr service videos and the green has to remove the rear wheel to clean the hydro screen:eek: The MF dealer said they automatically load the rear tires with rimgaurd when you get a FEL, so I don't want to be wrestling tires around every 50 hours, or about once a year.
 
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To be fair, I wouldn't have considered a JD 1023 either... especially as it's a "limited" Cat 1, meaning that it's a Cat 0 that, with a lot of fiddling, you can sort-of use a Cat 1 attachment. A 2025 would've been a better comparison.

I can't speak to the 1023's hydro screen (?). My 4105 hydraulic drain & filter is easily accessible... and the change was at the 400hr mark.

Anyway, best of luck with your chosen rig and I trust that you understood the humour in my welcome.
 
   / Looking for a SCUT, in NW PA.
  • Thread Starter
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Thank you for that tidbit of info on the green 3ph.

Yes, I got your "attempt" at humor, btw, you spelled "humor" wrong.:laughing::rotfl::biggrin:
 

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