I have an opportunity to bid on a Ford 3600 diesel (48 gross hp) with loader mfg'd in 1979.
Just wondering if anyone has any experiences how an older 45 to 50 hp diesel 2WD tractor with loader compares to a newer 30 hp diesel MFWD tractor. In terms of tractive effort; pulling implements and using front loader to fix erosion / washouts? The 2WD is nearly 2X's as heavy as 30 hp compact utility tractor.
I am familiar with MFWD compact utility tractors in the 16 to 30 hp range but no experience with slightly larger and heavier 2WD's in the 45 hp range.