The New Harvest of Mid-Sized Diesel Tractors

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May/June 1979
By Will Rowan 
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Considering the excellent track record of the diesel engine, the top-notch reputation of the equipment manufacturers listed in the accompanying chart, and the years of experience behind the engineering of tractor transmissions and hydraulic systems in general ... I see no reason why one of these 1979 models-if properly maintained -shouldn't still be chugging along nearly good as new in the year 2000!

However—in order to insure that your proud purchase won't be destined for an early grave—it's important that you do your homework before you make your final choice. Be certain to inquire about repair facilities, and make sure that the dealership has a skilled diesel mechanic on hand (and the necessary technical backup of a nearby regional plant ... just in case a particularly difficult problem develops).

It also wouldn't do any harm to ask around about the service records of dealerships in your area. Some agencies will "bend over backward" to accommodate a customer with equipment problems, while a few— unfortunately—show little compassion after a sale is made.

All in all, this year's crop of mid-sized diesel tractors is better than ever ... especially since the manufacturers are continually striving to improve the versatility and reliability of their products. Better yet, these intermediate machines are—dollar for dollar—a far better buy than the typical fuel-hungry behemoths ... since the mid-sizers can perform the same tasks as the monsters (to a point), cost a good deal less, and aren't nearly as expensive to operate!

So, whether you're an experienced farmer who's in the market for a replacement for the "old standby", or a new homesteader who's ready to spring for his or her first tractor ... be sure to look into today's line of commonsense intermediates. Chances are you'll be very pleasantly surprised!

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