I've heard the claim a TD25 would push a D8 uphill backward. A chance to find out
I can only say this... The TD-25C is one powerful tractor. I LOVE both machines, and comparing my 1961 36A direct drive to the TD-25 would not be fair as the 1975 25 is heavier and more powerful, I would say that the TD-25C would give a D8K a real hard time. The 25C is recognized as THE most potent tractor in that size class hands down. It is a very strong tractor, with the D817C engine, "310Plus HP| inboard planetary drive and lower center of gravity. I have heard no one that operated them say they were not a very powerful machine. I have run a later model D8H on train wrecks and worked right next to a TD-25C both moving railroad cars... the 25 smoked the 8H on several occasions. I can also say this, the AC HD-21 was also a very good tractor in certain applications. Very strong machine also... Not talking about FA's just the AC machine.I've heard the claim a TD25 would push a D8 uphill backward. A chance to find out
Now THAT IS A DISC!!!, I would love to pull one of those with the 8H!!The 8H would be perfect in front of one of these.
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Relay its an International.. built way before Dresser bought the construction line from IH... But in the day IH was number two after Caterpillar in heavy equipment. For many years the TD-24 was the biggest baddest machine. IH had lots of innovative ideas and for the most part built very fine machines. The IH 175 and 250 were some of the best track loaders ever built.The TD-25B and C were the very best of the IH/Dresser Big tractors.Hi, new to the site nice looking machines. I always wonder where the Dresser machines fell into the pecking order of Dozers. Sounds like they are powerful machines.
Around here IH was a good name, lots of dealer support until the Dresser change. Same happened to Allis when Fiat got their hand in that pie. Only two survivors of any note Cat and Deere but neither of those are built US much anymore either. I liked the old 250 loaders, dependable, heavy and pretty much bullet proof. 125s were a little light much as Allis were, the TDseries 20, 24 and 25 were awesome machines.[/QUOTE
100 per cent agree.Part of the reason I bought these machines is the history they represent. They were built in the heyday of BIG jobs. Not real old/ but still mostly old school. It helps keep my memories fresh to have these machines here/saved. Thank heavens for all the folks who collect and save old machinery, trucks, etc.
I think the majority of younger people today have no clue what built this country or the world for that matter. Noise, smoke and dust built the vast majority of this world.
IH/Dresser 250C & E are close to a 977, I consider them more nimble than the cat. 47,000# average weight compared to closer to 48,000 977K/L. The E was the last, disc. 1991.