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What is your favorite tractor to listen to?

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Pajamfied John

04-24-2005 13:51:21

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I gotta ask this question as whenever I go to a tractor show I stop to listen to different tractors that are running. I REALLY appreciate the sound of a quality motor running, and a lot of the guys have put a lot of time and expertise in them. I got some favorites, what are yours? My favorites to hear are of course a J.D. 2 cyl, especially when the governor is compensating. Farmall letter series AlLWAYS sound great. I love to listen to my Ford 661 idle so slow you can count the fanblades. My TO20 sounds really good when in to the governor and skidding a 30' tree. Not particularly fond of the idle sound though. Your thoughts on what you like to listen to?

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THEkyroastnear

04-26-2005 19:41:50

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

i like to hear the old olivers 77-88&the supers when they are hooked on a pulling sled so smooth yet powerfulthe gas ones sometime remind me of a diesel tractor they have asound all their own

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old fashioned farmer

04-26-2005 10:27:36

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Howdy,

Well I really like this question. Back in 1993 when I was around 11 or so years old I went to the machinery show down in Georgetown OH and heard what sounded like a lawn mower gone out of control. Pretty soon I saw that it was a huge green and yellow tractor. In a few seconds the lawn mower sound disappeared and a beautiful thud thud sound filled my ears and I fell in love. It was a John Deere R and until the year 2002 I wanted one of those with all my heart. I loved that sound and many times I'd dig out the video tape and listen to that same event. In 2002 I finally got my R and love to listen to it idle down as the front wheels jump up off the ground with each stroke. I love it. The funny thing about that story is that Russel Black, the man I bought the R from, is the one who owned the John Deere R that I first heard back in 1993. Amazing. Oh, by the way, Brian in Ohio. You forgot another great sound we have down on the showgrounds. Remember the old Buckeye oil engine? You just can't beat that beauty. God bless.

--old fashioned farmer

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jandjbtx

04-26-2005 06:42:29

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I love the sound of my old 9N Ford, held together by various types of glue, wire and clamps, because the sound means that it is RUNNING.

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IHC Red

04-26-2005 01:20:33

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I see several reverences to the 361-D found in the 806 and 1206. My Dad, now 89, recorded the sound of his 806 before he sold it. I'm sure he plays it now and then when he misses the farm. It is a sweet sounding diesel.

I like the sound of a perfectly timed 77 Oliver gas and the whine of the tranny gears in an IH-M while accelerating in 5th gear.

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sammt the RED

04-25-2005 20:24:31

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

A Farmall H or M baleing hay.

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Roy in UK

04-25-2005 23:06:00

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to sammt the RED, 04-25-2005 20:24:31

We used to have an International B450, now that sounded wonderful when pulling hard. The German built MWM engines that used to be fitted in Renaults and Fendts over here in Europe were far smoother running than say the equivalent IH, Perkins and Ford 4 and 6 cylinder engines.On the other hand Zetors sound pretty awful.

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Bobcat

04-25-2005 18:38:29

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Well I have got a serious addiction to cranking up the Hart-Parr 18-36 and letting it idle so slow the tractor rocks back and forth. I don"t know if there is a cure?

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John M

04-25-2005 17:52:10

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Any of them that drown out the sound of a John Deere!

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nebraska kirk

04-25-2005 17:41:41

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My vote would be for the 2-cylinder JDs. I grew up driving my Dad"s JD 60 with a straight pipe. Love that sound!!

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thurlow

04-25-2005 13:30:46

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

"favorite tractor to listen to"..... ...you've got to be kidding. Guess I've been around way-too-long; 800-1200 hrs per year in a tractor seat for 40-plus years; give me the whip-poor-will or mourning dove.

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Frank M.

04-25-2005 18:42:34

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to thurlow, 04-25-2005 13:30:46

I've always liked the sound of the 2-cyl John Deeres. As a kid of about 4 years old, I could recognize a Poppin' Johnny coming down the road before I could see it. I didn't know the others had names. They were just tractors. Now, I like to watch, and hear most all of the old iron, but, none of them get to me like the old Poppin' Johnnies.

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JDB

04-25-2005 10:42:19

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Farmall 806 straightpiped working hard. Makes a nice bellow and turbo whine.
Farmall 1066 with muffler. Nice deep throaty sound.

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marlowe

04-25-2005 09:08:39

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

massey ferguson 4880 with 903 cummins two turbos two 6 ft. stright pipes.500 hp + not mine but did run some sweet

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Matt Wa

04-25-2005 09:02:27

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My favorite sounding tractor is a road tractor. Nothing else sounds like a Mack V8 with straight stacks. When I'm home, my Cub warms my soul when it starts on the first crank and sounds mean when it pulls hard.....

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Roger A. NY

04-25-2005 08:20:40

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My favorite is my MM G VI with a straight pipe when I drop the plows and pull the throttle back. That 425 cubic inches just sings. The next is my Cletrac AG6H with a straight pipe. It is sweet when that continental 6 opens up under load. Yeah I know it is not good for my hearing but that is already pretty well shot thanks to flying turbine engine airplanes and helicopters for the Army. My Massey 101 with that Chrysler six and a STRAIGHT pipe is pretty nice. Roger

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Specter

04-25-2005 08:13:26

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

That's a tough one. Any old tractor that is finely tuned sounds great. If I had to choose, though, I would say that I love the sound of my '52 John Deere A when it's pulling a big load. I also love the sound of Dad's Massey Harris 44, both under load and at an idle. That straight pipe sure makes her talk!

Specter

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550Doug

04-25-2005 06:57:11

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My vote goes to the Hercules motor in the Cockshutt 550 & 570

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Billy NY

04-25-2005 06:37:34

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Some of the old Caterpillars make some music, my favorite being the the big slow turning 4 Cyl. D8800 engine in the D7, even better under a load and from a distance, have to get someone else in the seat, to run it though. Still fresh in my mind, had it running yesterday ! It's also great to hear the farmers 620 JD across the valley echoing in, he brings it out for planting and other tasks, every so often, it's been kept in good shape too. With so many developments slated to be built, there won't be a piece of farmland around here for miles, except ours and his ( and he's got his for sale and he's a die hard farmer ! ) It's always a treat to see any tractor in the field for that matter, and he showed up early to plow our best field this year, I've rarely ever missed this annual event since I was a kid, I feel like I missed something LOL ! Strange thing was, this year I found a knitted winter pull over type hat with the business name on it, out there on the edge of the field, must have fell out of the cab, glad to have found it, he'll get a kick out of it when I bring it over to him.

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Tim...Ok

04-25-2005 05:49:40

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My favorite would have to be my 1938 JD A,next would be an 8N purrin..

Tim

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dhermesc

04-25-2005 05:45:33

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

IH 1566 under load late at night.

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Dave 2N

04-25-2005 05:30:44

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Never found an old tractor that I didn't like the sound of. But as long as you are "forcing" me to choose, I have to say it's a toss-up between a Farmall M when the governor opens up and my 48 JD A under load. The JD A might win by a whisker because it really sounds neat when it's working.

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workhorse

04-25-2005 05:12:07

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

The puffing of my 65case steam engine would top my list. Add the noise of six rather large steam whistles is music to everyones ears.

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Doug Anderson

04-25-2005 04:48:40

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

JD 5020 under full load.

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HA in Oh

04-25-2005 03:49:24

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My A JD, I don't use it much but when I put in the field for a little job it always puts a smile on my face. A 620 also, used to have one. My most faverite is any 6 cylinder diesel JD including my 4010. But really like the smooth quite sound of the newer JD's. I've had the green bug every since I was little.

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Robert in TN

04-25-2005 02:55:03

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I like the old JD 2 cylinders and the Case 830 Diesels...

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Ducknose Bob

04-24-2005 22:31:10

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

JD A, love the smell of the exhaust. Any old D7 or D8 non turbo Cat whether idling or in a push.
Love the smell of the fuel soaked dirt on them also, nothing else like it.

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04-24-2005 22:12:12

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Two Cylinder John Deeres of course! Top of the list being the ole G's, and the 60's sorta have a sound of their own too. After that, any other two-cylinder doing its thing, working or not.

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olivergreen

04-24-2005 21:16:40

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Hi fellows, I just love to hear 2 cyl. deere on Des moines river bottem. the echo is fantastic. BANG bang BANG bang. Listened to that many aday as I helped dad keep going.

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CLW

04-24-2005 21:09:23

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

The 975 RPM John Deeres under load, G first, A second. Like the SM Farmall and 77 Oliver.
CLW

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Too Far Gone

04-24-2005 20:46:44

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Oliver 1850 D,John Deere 4010 D,IH 560 D,and gas,and of course an M or 400 Farmall bouncing on the governor.

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jsh

04-24-2005 20:29:20

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

my dads allis chalmers 5040 3 cylinder diesal with a straight pipe.it sounds awesome at 2000 rpms

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buickanddeere

04-25-2005 07:55:43

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to jsh, 04-24-2005 20:29:20

Put the muffler back on and wear ear plugs before you loose the rest of your hearing.

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Big E

04-24-2005 20:22:43

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I think the sound of a 560 gas under load has a grate sound. Next a W-4 with the original style muffler, but then I was riased on one. My 574 -D sounds good too coming down the road.

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Galen

04-24-2005 20:02:04

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My favorite would have to be an 8N Ford or IH H or M. My LEAST favorite would be the old "Johnny Poppers". Neighbor had one when I was little - used to scare the HE!! out of me! Still makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck when I hear one!

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Larry NE IL

04-24-2005 19:59:15

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Any of the older Oliver 6 cylinder engines. I'm partial to 77's and 70's. Smooth as silk.

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Tom80

04-24-2005 19:41:43

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I like the sound of the IH 6 cylinder tractors, especially the D282 and DT436

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jhill

04-24-2005 19:40:08

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

JD 50, a big JD 2 cylinder diesel like a 730 or 830 and the JD/Yanmar diesel in my JD skid steer it literally purrs. Also my Ford 641.

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JWhite

04-24-2005 19:13:30

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Aside from my John Deere 36B, I would pick the John Deere G under load, then the JD R/80/820/830. The Oil Pull type tractors are also on my favorite list along with the steam traction engines.

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centrlilbaler

04-24-2005 19:08:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

definately a John deere G being pulled down, with 2nd place going to a smooth sound of an oliver 77

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Coloken

04-24-2005 19:04:58

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Allis model A
With 5 1/4 bore 6 and 1/2 stroke, loaded down to 800 RPM. No muffler.

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Rod F.

04-24-2005 18:42:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I love listening to the turbo start to boost on a Ford 268. It's very noticeable around 1400, right at peak torque. There's also very few comparisons for a square Ford wound out under full load, wether it's a 7710 on a harvester or just a little 201 powered 4000 or 3930 pulling a loaded wagon. Those little 3 bangers have a steady confident roar about them that's hard to pinpoint. They just love to pull.

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kyhayman

04-24-2005 18:32:22

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My neighbor, 2 farms down has a whole battery of Farmalls with straight pipes. 8 or 10 986 and bigger. They've got a pair of 1206's. Man, even over a mile away I love to hear them rolling hay with a 664 NH round baler. I've got all Fords, with the best mufflers money can buy so there isnt much sound. Glad I dont have to run the 1206's but glad they do.

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1206SWMO

04-24-2005 18:23:28

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

1966 model Oliver 1950 with the little 4-53 Detroit pulling 6x16's turning 120 hp at 3000 rpms with big injectors and a straight pipe.It was more fun to be about 1-2 miles away listening to it while my Dad or brother were plowing with it.We had a field with a tough clay spot and the little Detroit would come down to 2200 rpms in high 3rd,time to shift the hydra-power to low side and let her hit 3000 again until you hit the easier plowing ground,then back up to high side.It could easily be heard for over 10 miles on a calm clear moonlit night as many people we knew aways off could hear it.Some friends at a small town 8 miles to the north said they used to sit on their porch of an evening and listen to it.

1967 1206 Farmall pulling a 21 ft Krause disk in high 1st.That DT361 sure has a nice turbo whistle.

1969 G-900 MM diesel with a straight pipe pulling a 5x16 MM plow.That 451 with no turbo had a nice deep roar.

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buickanddeere

04-25-2005 07:57:53

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to 1206SWMO, 04-24-2005 18:23:28

I have to ask. How does your family score on a hearing test?

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jddriver

04-25-2005 15:37:40

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to buickanddeere, 04-25-2005 07:57:53

I have to askhow does your family rate on the polite scale?

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1206SWMO

04-25-2005 18:00:08

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to jddriver, 04-25-2005 15:37:40

This was 35 years ago and we lived in a very rural area where there werent alot of people.Several of the neighbors tractor pulled so straight pipes were pretty common around here.Never once did we have any complaints about the noise.If we farmed after 10 pm or real close to a neighbor the muffler went on.In fact we had several close neighbors that told us they really missed the old Oliver after we traded it off.People used to come all the time just listen to it and more than one rode a round or two on it.Thanks for asking.

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1206SWMO

04-25-2005 15:35:51

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to buickanddeere, 04-25-2005 07:57:53

Dads long gone but my brother and I both still hear real good.I just recently passed my plants hearing test with flying colors.I currently have a 1967 Oliver 1950 and drill wheat with it every fall and yes it has a straight pipe.I do wear hearing protection now.

By the way a couple of more sweet sounding tractors are the Cockshutt 40 and 50 with those smooth running 6 cyl Buda engines.

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buickanddeere

04-26-2005 21:10:57

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to 1206SWMO, 04-25-2005 15:35:51

We ran into a problem around here with cororate hearing tests. Seemed odd how the corporation was staying out of trouble by not deafening the employees according to their lab. Hearing tests at the clinic in the next town kept finding the same people with hearing loss. I would get a 2nd opinion on those ears.Good to know you are wearing protection now.

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gochargers

04-24-2005 18:22:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

1. 560 diesel on a Fox chopper in the tall corn. 2. 1155 Massey (v-8) pulling a field cultivator.

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JD 5020 guy

04-24-2005 18:04:36

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Steiger with the Cat 3406 and JD 820 diesel when go through a hard spot or up a hill.

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HaySam

04-24-2005 18:02:44

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Two fine tuned M Farmalls on a sawmill LPG

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Brian in Ohio

04-24-2005 17:51:15

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

While I agree with a couple of others here that there is nothing like the sound of a Rumley Oil Pull under load, I still love the sound of a Model "L" Case under load. (Sorry guys... someone in here has to stand up for Old Abe!)

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04-24-2005 17:41:18

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Super MTA about 10-11 o'clock at night when the dew is forming and the muffler has that cherry red glow on it. they just sound sooooo good then!!!!

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wolfmantractor

04-24-2005 17:33:08

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I think it's in the manifold, but the sweetest sound at any tractor show is that of a 460 Farmall. A 460 fires up & ears just turn to it. Next is a 4010 JD when increasing in rpm-real throaty & better sounding than a 4020; again likely in the manifold; A wd-45's bark with open govenor is special & snappy; A late John Deere A at low rpm is a treat-I think it has a lighter flywheel than say a 60 and because of that the A will fire once like with govenor & hold back about two strokes (kind of a bump cha-cha bump cha-cha); should lower blood pressure; A 400 Farmall with stanley straight-thru muffler is a hearty sound and the 400 or a Moline UB has a special sound when shut down. The correct length straight pipe on a WD-45 is music. A 3-cyl Ford 4000 gas is a unique sound. How about wolfy's five piece band: An A, a 45, a 460, a 400, a 4000.

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Corner Post

04-24-2005 17:21:55

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I like to listen to my wife. If you say the right words to her she is worth about 10 hp.
(and is really loud)

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J. Schwiebert

04-24-2005 16:53:43

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

30-60 "S" Oil Pull under about a 70 horsepower load.

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Tom Dooley

04-24-2005 16:28:36

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

In 67 years I dont think there is a one that wouldnt make me take notice if it was running right.Be awful quiet without them . Keep em running. Tom

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Ben Moyer

04-24-2005 16:26:52

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Well my favorites in order
1)David Bradley 6hp Wisconsin straight pipe
2)Farmall H straight pipe
3)John Deere G pulling a full sileage wagon up a hill 4)Farmall 560 gas wide open straight pipe
5)Bessemer oil field engine the 20hp and the ole blue 15hp on propane my friend who ownes them tried a truck muffler(apparently they are a little loud for the neighbors)after about 1 min. of running the insides of the muffler came out the exhaust now thats compression now on a straight pipe now that thing really cracks

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T6Dave

04-24-2005 16:24:45

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

For tractors any 2 cylinder John Deere under load. The smooth song of a farmall letter tractor. My favorite engine to listen to is a Pratt & Whitney R-1340, though. Starting one up is the best sound, especially early in the morning before the sun comes up. It takes about 30 seconds from the time the first jug hits until all 9 are firing smoothly and you"ve got an exhaust flame to look at in the dark. They sound great at idle or under load.

Dave

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Dave H (MI)

04-24-2005 16:23:51

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

The ones I am most familiar with:

Farmall Super M after it has been working for a while has a smooth deep throaty sound that I really like. Recently came into a 2N and it sounds OK too for a small tractor. With all due respect to the JD guys, those green tractors are cute but I find that popping noise some of them make to be annoying. I like the rumble of at least four cylinders.

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dave from MN

04-24-2005 16:10:09

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Neighbors 730 deisel pulling the IH 4 18's at the up the grade at the end of his 1/2 mile feild. Like I said, I gotta get me one of them

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I Bleed Green

04-24-2005 16:02:34

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My John Deere 620 or 520. The 620 most of all!

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PA./jay

04-24-2005 15:57:18

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My farmall 560 diesel pulling 4/14's

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Nick from NE

04-24-2005 21:11:04

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to PA./jay, 04-24-2005 15:57:18

My favorite is my dad's 560 diesel with the turbo out of a TD9 crawler.

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oliverfan

04-24-2005 15:53:57

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Oliver Super 88 Diesel with a Gehl chopper in a field of good corn.

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BFO

04-24-2005 15:38:53

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

D2 Cat, JD60, and a Leroi 4cyl flathead.

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Don L C

04-24-2005 15:22:09

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Farmall H & M

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Indydirtfarmer

04-24-2005 14:54:44

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

6030 Deere under full load..... .

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Sloroll

04-24-2005 14:36:44

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I'm afraid it is steam. After that it is the ChuckaWhoot ChuckaWhoot of the old OilPulls. Then,it is the sweet sound of an old H farmal humming as she works.

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FLYROD

04-24-2005 14:36:06

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

ANY OF THE "BIG MOLINES" IS DEVINE MUSIC TO MY EARS.

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m kuhns

04-24-2005 17:33:21

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to FLYROD, 04-24-2005 14:36:06

I'll agree with that. The big 585 molines have their own sound when cold and epecially under load.

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buickanddeere

04-24-2005 14:31:04

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

The two cylinder Deeres. The 40 with it's quick putts. The 50 with it's rapid barking. The 60 & 70 gas with solid sharp putts, the 70D with the hard knock at ignition and the deep putt. The 80 sounds like a deeper putt with a ringing echo. The old D's made a slow thumppt.... thumppt...thumppt. The 2-53 Detroit two stroke sounds pretty good in the 435 either blowing snow. Or settling to pull the sled in the 4500lb class. About 1800 rpm 1/2 way up the track then pull the throttle down all the way to 2800 rpms for the last sprint. Makes the heads all come up and look when she gains about 50% more speed at 1/2 track. Of course going from a howl at 1800rpm to a cream at 2800 rpm makes the competion wonder what's next. Of course I wear ear plugs when running any of them.

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PeteNY

04-24-2005 14:25:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

In order: 1)Our '48 JD A when she really starts barkin' or a finely tuned late JD B at idle. 2)Any Farmall letter series with a correct muffler when the governor opens. 3)Dad's 2N plowing 4)MY JD 70 plowing deep 5)The pony motor of a JD R winding out inside a shopping mall...it's a story, if you're interested ask. Pete

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Hoosier JD

04-24-2005 18:18:05

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to PeteNY, 04-24-2005 14:25:48

Come on Pete..... ...we gotta hear the story! Mike

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Everett--MI

04-24-2005 15:12:35

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to PeteNY, 04-24-2005 14:25:48

That story sounds interesting, I`d like to hear it Everett

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JiminIA

04-24-2005 14:23:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

Letter series farmalls, Turbo six cylinder IH's, Some of the inline perkins sound pretty throaty and of course a Detroit Diesel shifting thru the gears pulling a load up a hill.(truck that is)..Jim

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Frank (N.Mi.)

04-24-2005 14:17:37

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

My 8n purring at idle-My wife's dad always had farmed with a 445 Moline with just a straight pipe. Wife thought all tractors were LOUD....I had the 8n running in the driveway just after I had bought it when wife comes outside with her brow all furrowed...looks at tractor looks at me "man that thing is quiet" she says "I know, ain't it nice" I says. :)

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migraine

04-24-2005 14:15:11

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I am a true I.H. guy but for sound I don't think you can beat the sound of a WD45 gas cackling at the top of the power curve. They have a sound all their own and power to weight ratio is hard to beat. Migraine

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DaveInMI

04-24-2005 14:13:51

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

There's some 2-stroke diesels that make music (to my ears) too.

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Tom from Ontario

04-24-2005 14:13:50

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

At night, A-C D17 at full throttle carrying about 6 inches of flame out the stack. Daytime, Cockshutt 40 on a 28 inch threshing machine.

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Bob

04-24-2005 13:59:20

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Pajamfied John , 04-24-2005 13:51:21

I like the number-series Deere 2 cylinders that have the two barrel carburetor, and idle mauch more evenly than the older one barrel carb equipped units.

But then, there's nothing that runs any better than my little IH 424 with it's German diesel.

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Ol Chief

04-24-2005 20:56:56

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Bob, 04-24-2005 13:59:20

I have an ol Case 900 B Diesel on steel.Sounds wonderful at idle but even better on full load. Also really enjoy hearing the cross engine Case tractor sounds.

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Ol Chief

04-24-2005 20:56:19

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Bob, 04-24-2005 13:59:20

I have an ol Case 900 B Diesel on steel.Sounds wonderful at idle but even better on full load. Also really enjoy hearing the cross engine Case tractor sounds.

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Ken S.

04-24-2005 19:39:55

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Bob, 04-24-2005 13:59:20

My first choice is a 560 diesel and then a GM diesel in a oliver.

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quadman

04-24-2005 18:29:47

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Bob, 04-24-2005 13:59:20

An Oliver Super 55 in road gear, it has that great throaty sound. A Farmall M working up a sweat. And a John Deere A when the governor kicks in. All sweet music!

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Hoosier JD

04-24-2005 18:28:48

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Bob, 04-24-2005 13:59:20

I am of course partial to the Mother Deere tractors. I was raised on the 2 cylinders, then worked for the guys that had the 4020's and 4430's and so on. My only tractor at the moment is a 1961 4010 gas with a straight pipe that has a glass pack inside, I like the looks of the straight pipe but like the sound of the glass pack...kind of a dull roar. However, like some of the others...I like any of them, I can appreciate any color...any style...any sound. They all sound great to me! Like has been said before...keep'em all goin! Mike

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tractordave

04-24-2005 18:54:30

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to Hoosier JD, 04-24-2005 18:28:48

I am a JD man at heart but am amazed and very happy to see such a variety of answers to this question! If we ALL liked John Deeres this would be a pretty boring hobby, we need the variety! That being said my favorites are:
1. Any Oil-Pull idling or under load
2. JD 720 Diesel on my grandad's sawmill
3. Late JD A
Dave

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steveormary

04-24-2005 21:21:04

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to tractordave, 04-24-2005 18:54:30

In the following order. #1 Farmall 706 ger diesel. #2 The Fergusons when plowing. #3 An M or SM Farmall. #4 641 Ford when plowing.

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Roy in UK

04-24-2005 22:39:30

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Re: What is your favorite tractor to listen to? in reply to steveormary, 04-24-2005 21:21:04

We used to have an MF1100 with a cab, safety cab that is, but not a "quiet" cab. My uncle loved to hear the sound of that, but thats why my uncle can"t hear me now!

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