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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 730000" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>One of the important things to think about when comparing tractors in any horsepower range is to look at and compare the WEIGHTS of the tractor.</p><p></p><p>Weight affects traction and stability/safety. Weight also affects cost to build the tractor. When major manufacturers such as John Deere measure the output of a tractor or combine factory they talk about the "TONS" of product shipped, not the number of units.</p><p></p><p>Especially in the smaller or midsize (horsepower) tractors you will see huge differences in the weights of tractors. Sure you can add fluid in the tires etc but then the durability of the tractor is a factor also.</p><p></p><p>Older used tractors used a lot of cast iron in the frame and probably weigh more than newer designed tractors.</p><p></p><p>I suggest you compare tractors on a dollars per pound basis rather than a dollars per horsepower basis. Pounds are more expensive than horsepower but as important or more important in a tractor.</p><p></p><p>jmho. Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 730000, member: 7509"] One of the important things to think about when comparing tractors in any horsepower range is to look at and compare the WEIGHTS of the tractor. Weight affects traction and stability/safety. Weight also affects cost to build the tractor. When major manufacturers such as John Deere measure the output of a tractor or combine factory they talk about the "TONS" of product shipped, not the number of units. Especially in the smaller or midsize (horsepower) tractors you will see huge differences in the weights of tractors. Sure you can add fluid in the tires etc but then the durability of the tractor is a factor also. Older used tractors used a lot of cast iron in the frame and probably weigh more than newer designed tractors. I suggest you compare tractors on a dollars per pound basis rather than a dollars per horsepower basis. Pounds are more expensive than horsepower but as important or more important in a tractor. jmho. Jim [/QUOTE]
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