wh500special 2,125 #26 Posted May 6, 2020 3 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Dan talking diesel power made me think of another one that has floated in the back of my brain for awhile as an awesome plow machine: a D250 with Cat O hitch, full hydraulics, but upgraded with either a Perkins or Kubota 4 cylinder diesel! Definitely not the “sexiest” looking tractor but something tells me that would make short work of the JD 430’s at big plow days😂 Keep the ideas comin’ boys, this is a fun thread I know of an NOS small 4-cylinder Lombardini turbo diesel looking for a home if you want to make your dream a reality...jus' sayin'! As far as building the ultimate horse, it was already done for us when they introduced the 5xi series. Those things are 98% of the way there...big engines, full length frame, two speed unidrive hydro, power steering, cruise control, tight turning, fast ground speed...had they not forgotten the diff lock and the three point hitch they would have been perfect. Steve 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #27 Posted May 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: What an outstanding Pic, looks a coworker climbs onto you rear Tyre.. 😂😂😂😂 Never mind that @Tractorhead that’s just one of the plow dogs looking for something that Dan @Achto probably lost in the field😂 @wh500special i’ll Have to pm you about that. If I didn’t have to mortgage the ranch, I could be lured into that one I’m sure! I didnt want to mention my wife’s Dxi and derail the thread. With the exception of a Cat O hitch and rear PTO, I can’t think of anything they could’ve improved on with that machine. I’ll say it again, the xi series is one of the most underrated and unrecognized GT’s ever made. Now many of them are showing up on the used market for very inexpensive prices because people honestly don’t know what they have😉. Hopefully our community latches on to that and capitalizes on it. Everyone who has more than one horse should have one of these as a worker in their stable... just ask @shallowwatersailor One of our in house xi gurus!😉 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #28 Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Edited May 6, 2020 by PeacemakerJack Multiple post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #29 Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Edited May 6, 2020 by PeacemakerJack Multiple post...again! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,528 #31 Posted May 6, 2020 I’m going to keep it simple, a 520-8 with electric lift. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,063 #32 Posted May 6, 2020 Your no fun Don that's TOO simple! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,528 #33 Posted May 6, 2020 Okay then I’d like a three point hitch too!😂 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,282 #34 Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: just one of the plow dogs looking for something that Dan @Achto probably lost in the field😂 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,063 #35 Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) Ok ... seriously a C-160 with a 8 speed all tricked out with patina sheet metal and hydraulics. .. no wait... that's Mike's plow tractor. ... dibs @prondzy Why is it I have plow mules on my brain here! ?!?! Edited May 7, 2020 by WHX24 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,093 #36 Posted May 7, 2020 A 1257 with narrow front, round fenders with hy2 and some suit case weights on front ag tires on rear light for night plowing 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #37 Posted May 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Ok ... seriously a C-160 with a 8 speed all tricked out with patina sheet metal and hydraulics. .. no wait... that's Mike's plow tractor. ... dibs @prondzy Love that “creation” too Jim!!! One killer plow mule for sure👍🏻 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,719 #38 Posted May 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Rp.wh said: A 1257 with narrow front, round fenders with hy2 and some suit case weights on front ag tires on rear light for night plowing That would be a sweet plowing machine. You LC “Plow Dogs” seem to have one thing on your mind concerning these tractors 😎 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #39 Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: just ask @shallowwatersailor One of our in house xi gurus!😉 With the talk the last few weeks about the 5xi series is making me: "Feel the need for speed - or a 520xi!" Edited May 7, 2020 by shallowwatersailor 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,502 #40 Posted May 7, 2020 I would have to say anything @Bear G builds or either one of these. 3 4 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #41 Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: That would be a sweet plowing machine. You LC “Plow Dogs” seem to have one thing on your mind concerning these tractors 😎 Hey Josh... how local does one need to be, or how many day’s attendance is required to join the local circle? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #42 Posted May 7, 2020 5 hours ago, pullstart said: Hey Josh... how local does one need to be, or how many day’s attendance is required to join the local circle? Closer than this 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #43 Posted May 7, 2020 1 hour ago, 19richie66 said: Closer than this That does look a lot like a chunk of cheese Richie... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,581 #44 Posted May 7, 2020 I like cheese 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,193 #45 Posted May 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I like cheese and just like that, we’re off topic! I agree EB, cheese is awesome! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #46 Posted May 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, pullstart said: and just like that, we’re off topic! I agree EB, cheese is awesome! You’re asking about a plow group in an “Ultimate build thread” and then Bam ........ we’re talking about cheese. love this place 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,063 #47 Posted May 7, 2020 Hey Ritchie forgot to ask last Tuesday..... What day is it?!?!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #48 Posted May 7, 2020 Its like we have tourettes! Or we are like the dog off the movie up. Oh Look Squirrel!! LOL 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #49 Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Hey Ritchie forgot to ask last Tuesday..... What day is it?!?!? Edited May 7, 2020 by 19richie66 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,249 #50 Posted May 7, 2020 Some of my workers are sharing parts right now. I do have a little short frame with wide 520 wheels on the rear. That looks awesome. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites