Steve in IL
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Used to own an early 2-105 (no front lights, air cleaner above engine, A/C condenser fans behind cab). Other than loud cab, and no foot throttle or diff
lock, we really liked that tractor for mowing with 15 foot flex wing mower. Looking to buy something similar, and wondering what the wise folks on this
board think about how the tractor improved (or didn't) through time.
There seem to be many improvements to those tractors, somewhat indicated by the later red stripe paint. But there are also many older tractors painted with
the newer red stripe. The side console shifters seems to be an improvement. Are they? Still later, the cab top looks to be replaced with flashers that
are molded in. Is that an indication of an improved cab?
The Perkins is also replaced by a Cummins. Is that good? Did the rest of the powertrain remain the same? Do the latest models still freewheel in low?
(That is something that you had better learn quickly on hilly ground!)
Any and all comments on how all the changes have stood the test of time are welcome.
Thanks.
lock, we really liked that tractor for mowing with 15 foot flex wing mower. Looking to buy something similar, and wondering what the wise folks on this
board think about how the tractor improved (or didn't) through time.
There seem to be many improvements to those tractors, somewhat indicated by the later red stripe paint. But there are also many older tractors painted with
the newer red stripe. The side console shifters seems to be an improvement. Are they? Still later, the cab top looks to be replaced with flashers that
are molded in. Is that an indication of an improved cab?
The Perkins is also replaced by a Cummins. Is that good? Did the rest of the powertrain remain the same? Do the latest models still freewheel in low?
(That is something that you had better learn quickly on hilly ground!)
Any and all comments on how all the changes have stood the test of time are welcome.
Thanks.