Pasqualli tractors

pung · May 12, 2002

Does anyone have any info to share on Pasqualli (not sure of spelling) tractors? Still in business or history?Were they good tractors or expensive toys? any and all info greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Pung

Woodbeef · May 14, 2002

They are still around. Their site www.pasquali.it is presently under construction. As with all Italian O&V tractors they are another choice besides a compact when a smaller tractor is needed. I do believe that they made some tractors for Deere for awhile.

Stonewall · Sep 26, 2002

As they are Italian they have a much greater presence across the pond. The articulated design lends itself to the "intensive" techniques employed in Europe where even rual property is at a premium and farming there is more like specialty growning in the states. There is a dealer network in the US and my MF dealer had an old one in for service when I stopped by one day. I wouldn't buy any machine for commercial use that didn't have corporate support locally. I would keep it off the grass as they are heavy and would tear it up in turns. Beyond that they are probably reliable machines. They are sold throughout Europe, the Mediteranian, North Africa and the Middel East. Often they are a one time - lifetime purchase in these countries.

Bud · Sep 26, 2002

Within the last two years someone had two Pasquale tractors at the auction in Rogers, Ohio. A one cylinder and a two cylinder. Both were air cooled. Built with a low center of gravity, everything was heavy castings. Someone said he had them to another auction in the area, but like in this auction they did not bring the reserve, so he took them home.
Bud

bubenberg · Sep 28, 2002

you can really only afford those things if you are a farmer in the central european countries. i did an earlier response to the availability of this manufacturer but can't find the entry right now. if my memory serves me right the lowest new price for the bare tractor was in the high twenties without attachments.

the reason of this statement is based on my ag education in the mountains of Switzerland. i lived there and graduated from an ag school and know first hand how these farmers can afford these well built, on hill side very capable and sure footed machines... GOVERNMENT Support.
the attachments are very well engineered but the prices are very lofty too.

i visited, were, back in the early part of the last century my father made his apprenticeship, the AEBI company whos product are also sold here in the states, these machines are exceptionally well build ... but really, who needs a machine that costs between $50,000.00 to $100,00.00 once you just add a few attachments.

here in the USA we have a company that has as far as i am concerned a very good product in the arena of articulated tractors, with many sturdy, handy and useful attachments for much less .... Power Trac.

when it comes to cheese and chocolate i like the products from Switzerland better but i am not willing to pay for their high socialistic standard of living.

Thomas · Sep 28, 2002

Pasqualli tractors really never caught on in my area during the mid to late 70's.

One local tree famer near by used his Pasqualli taking care of his trees also did light logging..work pretty done good nipping thru the woods and turning on a dime...kinda like a mini log skidder.

bubenberg · Sep 28, 2002

pung, here are some other threads on tbn searched and posted by knucklehead:
just found several threads on pasquali&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=50&Old=allposts&Main=114271>pasquali. There is a neat link to all sorts of different tractor sites.

Mac624 · Sep 30, 2002

Hi Pung,

if the Pasquali is to expensive, or there's no Dealer, take a look at te Wisconsin-Tractor. It's articulated, built in te Czech-Republic by an american Company.
Here is the link:www.wisconsineng.com. I've seen them at the Cologne Garden-Fair. Price started by app. 8000$ for a 24HP, equipped with a Lombardini Diesel, front PTO and Hydraulics, 4wd and so on.

Bernhard, Derichsweiler, Germany
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