I know im late to this but, old tractor being better than new sometimes refers to the fact that a 1950-60's tractor with the same horsepower will be bigger and heavier along with more torque. If you have ever seen a john deere B two cylinder tractor in a tractor pull, it is unreal what one can pull with with only 12HP. Even though the new small tractors have four wheel drive in many instances a "B" would pull them around. YMMV based on conditions

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