slim67 2,735 #1 Posted May 1, 2022 I went to a plow day event this weekend but ended up not really getting started because my lift cable broke. But before and during the event, the JD guys walked up to the drivers meeting without a greeting or anything.Why are they so serious? They all had 420,430,455 and two SCUT models that I didn't catch the models of. While all the other brands struggled these guys motored along like the two Cubs that were there. Do they know they have superior equipment ? I can't see having that kind of money into a tractor for a few events a year. Sure they're high end but your definitely paying for that.Sorry if I sound envious but again as with everything else, money wins the day. I'll still stick with my Wheelhorses. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #2 Posted May 1, 2022 JD guys are hard-core. Someone I know... won't say who... but he owns a Kubota... and has that attitude. I have a variety of equipment.... and... even if I owned a massive tractor... I would still prefer Wheel Horse to every other piece of machinery on the market. Many people have asked... regarding my Wheel Horses... "what can THEY do...?" ...in a snobby way... I don't say a word... I just... show them... Don 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #3 Posted May 1, 2022 50 minutes ago, slim67 said: plow day event I will say though... I don't have plows on either of my Wheel Horses... BUT IF I DID... I would have something for those JD's... They might crap their shorts... Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #4 Posted May 1, 2022 Maybe the GT crowd but not the full size boys. That title belongs to the IH crowd. At 2 local events, I have found my Wheel Horses moved and not by me. The local IH guys wanted my spot as was walking around they just up and moved them! Needless to say I wasn't happy and of course its a Good old Boy network and the event staff sided with them. The JD guys made room for me and even let me join them for lunch. 4 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #5 Posted May 1, 2022 My good friend Jim is a loyal Cub Cadet guy . Another fella at work is a dyed in the wool John Deere fella . We always take friendly pokes at each other . They're loyal because they just don't know any better . 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #6 Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) I'm thinkin' that your were just at the wrong event or wrong area. In my area there may be some ribbing between the brand loyal guys but it is always in fun. We had a good variety of tractor brands at @WHX?? plow day last year & "Go ahead & take around on my tractor" was quite common. I took a round on one guys JD 420 with a 2 bottom trailer plow & he had ago on my diesel powered WH. Both of us had likes & dislikes about the others tractors. We spent a little time comparing. The people are one reason that I like tractor shows over car shows. Tractor people are usually a better group of people. Edited May 1, 2022 by Achto 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,661 #7 Posted May 1, 2022 If they shunted me I would be back next time to show them what a real 430 JD would do. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #8 Posted May 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Achto said: I'm thinkin' that your were just at the wrong event or wrong area. In my area there may be some ribbing between the brand loyal guys but it is always in fun. We had a good variety of tractor brands at @WHX?? plow day last year & "Go ahead & take around on my tractor" was quite common. I took a round on one guys JD 420 with a 2 bottom trailer plow & he had ago on my diesel powered WH. Both of us had likes & dislikes about the others tractors. We spent a little time comparing. The people are one reason that I like tractor shows over car shows. Tractor people are usually a better group of people. I think you may be right about that. Im sure id have more fun with you guys. There were some other factors such as field conditions etc. It doesn't matter, there's other events hopefully here in Ohio. Just haven't found one yet but being closer would be a plus with these gas prices. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #9 Posted May 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, Achto said: I'm thinkin' that your were just at the wrong event or wrong area. In my area there may be some ribbing between the brand loyal guys but it is always in fun. We had a good variety of tractor brands at @WHX?? plow day last year & "Go ahead & take around on my tractor" was quite common. I took a round on one guys JD 420 with a 2 bottom trailer plow & he had ago on my diesel powered WH. Both of us had likes & dislikes about the others tractors. We spent a little time comparing. The people are one reason that I like tractor shows over car shows. Tractor people are usually a better group of people. I quit going to car shows years ago . I used to go with my dad quite a bit since we were both into cars. You'd talk to the guys and find out how much time went into restoring them. Now they go out and buy a restored car not because they have the skill to restore it but the money to buy it. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #10 Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Achto said: Tractor people are usually a better group of people the truth is those kinds, (snobers), are everywhere. here, there.... all around. people have issues. from social media to tractor pulls, issues. intentions all their own. ignore it, do your own thing, it is a much better time. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,708 #11 Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, squonk said: Maybe the GT crowd but not the full size boys. That title belongs to the IH crowd. At 2 local events, I have found my Wheel Horses moved and not by me. The local IH guys wanted my spot as was walking around they just up and moved them! Needless to say I wasn't happy and of course its a Good old Boy network and the event staff sided with them. The JD guys made room for me and even let me join them for lunch. I don’t know what I would do if someone moved my tractors without permission. I’m generally a very mild mannered person but some things you just don’t do. I’m also pretty sure that my reaction to those people and those around them at that moment would be something that they would never forget. Never in a million years would I jump on someone’s tractor,machine, truck, etc that I didn’t know and move it unless it was an emergency. Sorry if I ranted, as you guys know I always try to keep my posts positive as we all do! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #12 Posted May 2, 2022 I can say I’ve never noticed any other brand owners being snobby to me, as I looked down my nose at them… 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,562 #13 Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, squonk said: Maybe the GT crowd but not the full size boys. That title belongs to the IH crowd. At 2 local events, I have found my Wheel Horses moved and not by me. The local IH guys wanted my spot as was walking around they just up and moved them! Needless to say I wasn't happy and of course its a Good old Boy network and the event staff sided with them. Never see me at that show again… 18 minutes ago, c-series don said: I don’t know what I would do if someone moved my tractors without permission. I’m generally a very mild mannered person but some things you just don’t do. I’m also pretty sure that my reaction to those people and those around them at that moment would be something that they would never forget. Never in a million years would I jump on someone’s tractor,machine, truck, etc that I didn’t know and move it unless it was an emergency. Sorry if I ranted, as you guys know I always try to keep my posts positive as we all do! Frankly - they are lucky they didn’t get “hurt”… 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #14 Posted May 2, 2022 11 hours ago, squonk said: Maybe the GT crowd but not the full size boys. That title belongs to the IH crowd. At 2 local events, I have found my Wheel Horses moved and not by me. The local IH guys wanted my spot as was walking around they just up and moved them! Needless to say I wasn't happy and of course its a Good old Boy network and the event staff sided with them. The JD guys made room for me and even let me join them for lunch. Putting their hands on your equipment is the same as putting their hands on you. If you gave them permission,then alls good. If not, well you guys know the rest. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #15 Posted May 2, 2022 First time was at our Memorial Day Wheels on Main Street show right here in town. I had my 704 parked right on a corner spot. Got there early. It's first come first serve.The IH guys wanted that spot for a club raffle display. According to the JD fellows, they just picked my tractor up and carried it. Didn't bother to even roll it! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #16 Posted May 2, 2022 10 hours ago, slim67 said: I quit going to car shows years ago . Ditto - there used to be an A&W about 3/8th of a mile from my house. It got way too gimicky - a few morons racing their little Mini_Me RC cars thru the crowd - I suppose today it would be drones just above your head... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #17 Posted May 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, squonk said: First time was at our Memorial Day Wheels on Main Street show right here in town. I had my 704 parked right on a corner spot. Got there early. It's first come first serve.The IH guys wanted that spot for a club raffle display. According to the JD fellows, they just picked my tractor up and carried it. Didn't bother to even roll it! I don’t see a mad emoji over on the right but if there was, it would be displayed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #18 Posted May 2, 2022 @squonk Had something similar happen 50 years ago when I was a youngun turning wrenches on a neighborhood short track stock car. This track had 2 pit areas - the upper paved one held about 10 cars and was reserved for the top 10 in points and past track champions. We always had to park in the dirt larger lot - we always tried to get a spot behind turns 3 & 4, as it was better lit and a lot less craters. One Saturday, there was a feature event with the NEMA Midgets - they got the upper pit as a courtesy. We got there early, but spaces were few and far between, as now all of the regulars had to park in the dirt. We got a spot near turn 4, and got setup. These three "Local" guys approached us and told us we would have to move, as they "always" parked next to each other - we told them to get here earlier next time. It was our turn in a heat race and we all watched from the fence - looked down and all our stuff was moved and in a pile, well away from where we were originally. Lesson learned - Don't leave your stuff (like tractors) unattended, as Indiana Jones's father told him "Son, we are visitors in an unholy land ..." 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #19 Posted May 2, 2022 The show in town is a 10 min walk from my house and a 5 minute tractor ride. I rode the 704 down and parked on the corner. Walked back home and drove my Power King down and that's when I find the 704 moved about 20 yards down the street past the "IH club" 2 where the 2 cylinder guys were set up. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,562 #20 Posted May 2, 2022 Two words. Police Report. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #21 Posted May 2, 2022 35 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Lesson learned - Don't leave your stuff (like tractors) unattended 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ifixoldjunk 778 #22 Posted May 2, 2022 @squonk Yeah, touching another guy’s tractors is a major no no. While back I had my buddies over helping me load some scrap metal to get rid of. Somehow I walked out just in time to see my bolens 1050 being pushed towards a dumpster. “well it’s rusty and doesn’t have a mower deck anymore so I thought it was junk” 1 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #23 Posted May 2, 2022 A funny follow up to earlier short track posting - we always had a ratty old radiator as a spare - why cut your night short if yours gets damaged? Don't you know, one of the three local guys spun and got hit and had the gall to ask if HE could borrow it. The biggest guy in our group told him, since he lived locally, he should leave now and take the radiator out of his Mother's car. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #24 Posted May 2, 2022 19 hours ago, squonk said: That title belongs to the IH crowd. I've had the same experience and I don't have many cub either. I will say my 104 can pull a 10" plow like nothing while my JD 110 struggles. Thinking about getting rid of it actually lol. Never once have I used a WH for ground plowing but if I ever get a minute to work on the Raider 12 I got last year that is going to change. I will say that I LOVE JD 2 cylinder farm tractors though. There's nothing in the world that beats the sound of a working 2 cylinder. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #25 Posted May 2, 2022 19 hours ago, squonk said: I have found my Wheel Horses moved and not by me THAT would be a rare instance of me losing my sanity, dropping F-bombs... AND giving out some asterisk )( bypasses ! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
