Ledgemere Farm
Veteran Member
I remember driving several, but don't recall which was actually "first". We had a John Deere 4040, John Deere "H" and a Farmall "Super C".
What did you first drive?
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RobertN
Super Member
I have driven three tractors. Two I bought...
1) Ford 8N - Made a couple laps around the barn on a friends old 8N. My first drive on a tractor... Basically a slow joy ride.
2) Kubota B8200 - My first tractor, and primary workhorse around our 5 acres. It's a great tractor, and a good workhorse.
3) Farmall A - My second tractor. Mostly I tow a trailer with it, either a small utility trailer, or a 16' flatbed when we go in a parade. The Farmall has much more character than the Kubota, and is my favorite. But, since I have no attachments right now, it does not do anything that challenges it in the least.
1) Ford 8N - Made a couple laps around the barn on a friends old 8N. My first drive on a tractor... Basically a slow joy ride.
2) Kubota B8200 - My first tractor, and primary workhorse around our 5 acres. It's a great tractor, and a good workhorse.
3) Farmall A - My second tractor. Mostly I tow a trailer with it, either a small utility trailer, or a 16' flatbed when we go in a parade. The Farmall has much more character than the Kubota, and is my favorite. But, since I have no attachments right now, it does not do anything that challenges it in the least.
cj7
Gold Member
First for me is unidentified. It was either a Ford 9N or Ferguson on similar type. On my local scout camp. It was only for a short distance but down hill a little with one brake. I had to stand on it to stop.
When I purchase my propety (7acres) I bought a 54' 8N. Did a lot of work with it. Mowing, blading, and post-holes.
Replaced with an IH 574 with a 7' mower. Great combo. Cut mowing time nearly in half. Not as tiring.
Replaced the IH with an L2500. I needed a front loader and the ability to get into tighter areas. I can also haul it on my trailer with out being over the weight limit and it fits better.
I will miss the fast mowing of the IH. But I guess I have to comprimise somehow.
When I purchase my propety (7acres) I bought a 54' 8N. Did a lot of work with it. Mowing, blading, and post-holes.
Replaced with an IH 574 with a 7' mower. Great combo. Cut mowing time nearly in half. Not as tiring.
Replaced the IH with an L2500. I needed a front loader and the ability to get into tighter areas. I can also haul it on my trailer with out being over the weight limit and it fits better.
I will miss the fast mowing of the IH. But I guess I have to comprimise somehow.
gobbler
Silver Member
I think I was about 8 or 9 at the time, but Dad finally gave in and let me drive the 51 Ferguson TO35. He still has it and it runs great.
Bird
Epic Contributor
My first tractor experience was with an L model John Deere (Dad thought it was about a 1940 model, but may have been a 1938).
Ledgemere Farm
Veteran Member
My grandfather had an L. I wish I could get my paws on one...
RobertN
Super Member
I'm not sure they made a Deere L in Red /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif
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Ledgemere Farm
Veteran Member
I went IHCrules because IHCJOHNDEEREFORDNEWHOLLANDKUBOTAMASSEYFERGUSONALLISCHALMERSrules would be too long... Ha. Ha.
Ledgemere Farm
Veteran Member
Oh yeah. I also should include that: not only do I wish I could get my paws on one, but also, I wish I could convince my wife of the reasons why I would need ANOTHER tractor. So far, she hasn't been too recptive of the idea.
RobertN
Super Member
Because you're getting it for her? /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif