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New tractor arrived this evening

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Sourwood, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. Sourwood

    Sourwood

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    Last week was the last straw for the MF255. Too many times work wasn’t doing ne due to tractor problems. I looked at the new models online and called my local dealer.

    I decided on a 38 HP unit, but after discussing what the next higher horse model was, I learned that for another thousand, I could have 55 HP and wet brakes versus drum. The way I drive, the ROPS alone are worth the purchase price.

    I plan to do a lot of log work. At this point, I couldn’t swing a loader at nearly 6 thousand. Figure I can by a second hand smaller machine with loader for a little more, and then have more versatility.

    Weee!



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  2. Chaz

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    Woot!!
    New tractor.
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    :dancer::rootintootin:

    Looks nice.
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  3. Eric VW

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    Niiiice!!!!
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  4. metalcuttr

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    Green with envy here! Congratulations!
     
  5. Sourwood

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    I think the last time I wrote a check like that, it was for down payment for our house.
     
  6. Chaz

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    Yeah, there can be some pucker factor involved.
    :makeitrain":makeitrain"
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  7. brenndatomu

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    Was that actually a "tractor" problem there last week? :whistle: ;) :rofl: :lol:
    Nice lookin MF'r there! :D
     
  8. Hammy

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  9. My IS heats my home

    My IS heats my home

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    Nice ride! Looking forward to seeing some muddy pics, some buckets shots full of splits and maybe a sunset shot of you out late doing your rounds. Congratulations!
     
  10. Sourwood

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    Uhm...........
     
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  11. Flamestead

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    A little extra HP will help make that tractor last! Congrats.
     
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    You'll love it and going with the extra horses will be a plus.
     
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    Sweet new ride, congrats........!!!
     
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  14. Sourwood

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    I checked my account yesterday. The dealer didn’t waste time getting the check deposited.
     
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