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Re: Pondering 8N or 801
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Posted by Brian-2N on March 13, 2003 at 14:57:02 from (64.218.89.103):
In Reply to: Pondering 8N or 801 posted by Dave on March 13, 2003 at 11:33:15:
Dave, I would normally say the 801, until you said it has the select-o-speed transmission. It was ahead of its time, but was very difficult to repair. Many farmers traded them out for the standard 5 speed. It you intend to work it, the nod goes to the 801, even with the SOS. It's newer and bigger. For collectability, get the 8N. It's still a workhorse, but it is more sought after than an 801. P.S. I heard users of the SOS used the inching peddle when changing gears to avoid the lurch.
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