The weather warmed up into the 30 degree range for two days, snowed and then is plunging down near zero again tonight. But in two days it goes back up into the 30’s with a projected 40 with sunshine next Tuesday! Nevertheless the collies and I played today and I then plowed snow, did some reading and then poured over listings for a tractor.
For those who read my blog and correspond with me do know I will pick back up on my email exchanges with you today. My apologies to you all and thank you for your patience as I have endured this near three month illness I have had. I am getting better by the day… and today with no snow plowing I know I will feel up to writing. 🙂
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-Waiting to chase their toys!
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-So, as some of you have noticed there have been a few days I have missed after years of not missing posts here. My apologies we are not back on schedule to get back to our pace. But, back to tractors. As those who have read here for years know my littlest farm tractor, a 1944 Allis Chalmers B plows ours and the neighbors drives. The tough 2,000 pound tractor gets it done and easily handles most of the snow dumps we get. However, when we get a 20 mph west wind with 8 inches of snow our drive drifts the entire length from around 5 to 6 feet high. Old Allis handles it, but she has to work a bit and while that is what she is made for I dont like using her like that for she is 71 years old and secondly I just do not want to put in a clutch or any other parts due to excessive hard work. Plowing the light to medium snow she would probably never need another clutch in my life…. I hope… LOL…
-Um… is this going to take long? If so I love the taste of Maple and I will chew up another stick….
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-So, after much thought and consideration I’ve decided that I want a “monster” to handle the big dumps we get here. What is a monster? Well, Old Allis is a 23 hp 2,000 pound tractor which is small for a farm tractor. I’ve decided to go to a 6,000 pound area size tractor with near 50 HP. I am not fooling around. Three old tractors come to mind in this class. A Allis Chalmers WD45 is one. I have a WC which is a 29 HP early version of the WD45. Great strong tractors. However, the clutch pushes like a brick wall and it is too far forward for the average size guy. Plus I do not want another version of a model I already have.
The next choice is a Farmall M. Big, burly, tough and the flagship of Farmall for years she is a good choice. Problem is I am not a Farmall guy. But, at 35-49 HP (depending on the year) she is a choice and one I like.
My top choice is the Case DC. With the chain rear drive, more low end torque and with 35-49 HP depending upon the year) this is m
y top choice. I drool every time I see one. But, they can be hard to find so I’ve decided although I am a Case guy I am going to buy a DC or a M, whichever comes first.
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-This a Farmall M…. my second choice…
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I tried to find a film of a DC plowing snow, but couldn’t. But I did find this film of a a Farmall M plowing. Now, if they had it weighted down correctly it would’ve pushed a bit easier and it does have a bucket on the front which is harder to push snow with than a blade…. however this tractor is pushing 4-5 foot drifts and she is getting it done despite having obstacles to overcome… watch her and look at that snow and listen to her… can you figure out why I call them monsters?
You put a LOT of work into restoring your tractors… Hold out for the DC! When the time is right, you will find one.. And I’ll bet if you DO get the M, you’ll still want that DC!! 😉
Maybe you should stop looking so hard.. It could be like looking for that “special someone” The harder a person looks, the more “desperate” they seem, and the less likely to find that soulmate! When they stop looking, suddenly they’re tripping over wonderful people, left and right!! 😉
doesnt matter I decided today that after a year of looking I am giving up….
you and your tractors! But if it is this one thing that keeps you going then it is good therapy….Yes I do believe that Spring is not far away.we have had lovely blue skies, mixed in with days of rain….
We had no idea you’ve been sick. Hope you feel better SOON!! We will pray for a speedy recovery for you. We’re sure all your collies have cheered your spirits as you were ill, as our’s always do for us! And what fun dreaming of tractors ~ good for you! Happy woofs from our collies in MI to you and yours’ there in snow world, too!!
NOOOOO !! Don’t give up!! Being sick for so long has gotten you down, I’m sure.. Just give everything a chance to get back to normal and I’ll bet just what you are looking for will appear… 🙂
Like all popular hobbies it has attracted a lot of the wrong ppl… I’m not interested anymore… when they are done destroying lots of good machines to make a quick buck parting them out and when they scrap the rest they will leave a ruined and destroyed hobby that only those who have tractors and those with ones will be able to enjoy… I am not interested anymore….. 😦
Ahhh okie, yep, I can see how that is… I’m so sorry…. When I was rummaging around the net, I did see lots of definitely restorable tractors that were being parted out. It reminded me of the people who have rare books with plates and rather than selling them intact, they break up the book and sell the plates individually.. Such a shame! And all for what they perceive as the best way to make a quicker, bigger buck.
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I hope you’re feeling stronger and better each day. A new tractor will be exciting no matter which one you settle on.
Thank you Cupcake, but I decided on no tractor today… a long story… but thank you! 🙂