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SW North Dakota | We have been running an 8850 for 8 years now and are about ready to move on to something else. The motor and trans have not given us a problem at all. We always do a thorough job of cleaning the radiator and installed a water temp guage and it always runs at 175-180 degrees. The main problem we have had is parts availability and cost. 3 years ago the fuel pump went out and it cost us $600+ and 3 days to get it here. Just last week the hyd. pump gave out and that cost us $4000 plus 5 days of down time. This is not acceptable in my book. We cant afford to continuously have this kind of setback. So we decided to look for a different tractor for next year. Other than those 2 things the tractor has been ok. It pulls our 40 ft seeder with stealth openers very well. I think a 50ft would be strecthing it though. For a backup tractor it would be fine as long as the motor holds up. There have been alot of guys in my area that have had good luck with the tractor but these guys also have a rigorous maintenance program. Good luck. | |
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