John Deere got to where they are at today because any town of 900 population or higher HAD a John Deere dealer. Farmers did not drive 70 miles to find a implement dealer. They drove into the nearest town and bought a tractor from there local dealer. In most towns that was John Deere.
Between Dad,myself,grandpa T and grandpa H, We have had, five farmalls, three JD's,two Olivers,one Case,and one Allis
The Three tractors with cabs, a Case 970,JD 4430, and Oliver 1855 with Hiniker cab.
I would rate the cabs,
Oliver #1 JD #2 and Case #3
Rating the Hydraulics and 3pts. I would rate our, Oliver #1, IH #2, JD #3.
Rating the power steering JD,Case,Oliver tied for 1st, IH last.
rating how the transmissions worked, Oliver #1 Case #2 JD#3, IH #4.
IHC was number one in the 30's and 40's for tractor sales. Most John deere guys won't admit it.
John Deere can stamp their name on the cheapest made in China socket set and the John Deere guys will eat it up. It has to be better because it says "John Deere".
I have also been around a lot of Deere lawn mowers. The models 56,66,and 86 were complete junk. Not far behind was the model 111.
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