Pulling power: Tractor vs. Truck

[TomSeller]

Good job on the tree and nice picture of the tractor. We don't hear enough about newer Masseys on here. I hope you like it.

 

[LD1]

Nice work.

 

[RobertN]

What is the second tractor?

 

[jymbee]

I sold my Case 568CK backhoe when I bought the Massey 1652. I used the Case for over 10 years (1960s vintage) during the period I built the house and did a lot of work on the property. I was concerned that I'd miss the power of the Case but given I don't have that much heavy work to do these days, I'm really lovin' the Massey. So much more flexible in where you can get to and the kinds of work you can do. For example, I bought some pallet forks and now I palletize everything-- from stone, to firewood, to lumber etc. Great machine.

Good job on the tree and nice picture of the tractor. We don't hear enough about newer Masseys on here. I hope you like it.

 

[jymbee]

What is the second tractor?

It's a 1949 Farmall H tractor that my father bought NEW! Still use it regularly today.

 

[TomSeller]

I sold my Case 568CK backhoe when I bought the Massey 1652. ..... Great machine.

Very good to hear. I have a couple of middle age Masseys, great to see the are regaining loyalty.

 

[Creamer]

I remember as a kid that a guy was having a tree cut down near his house. It was a good sized tree - probably close to 24' in diameter maybe a little bigger. He had a 1066 International tractor that he tied a rope to in order to direct the tree but the tree drug that tractor with it right on top of the house - or should I say right into the house basically cutting it into. The lessons tie to something solid and push sideways on the rope to help start the tree moving and then get out of the way. If you do not know what you are doing - don't!

 

[jymbee]

If you do not know what you are doing - don't!

Youtube is filled with people that should have heeded this advice. Unbelievable what some get themselves into. Such as this guy.