Full Pull: On the Job and On the Track with Joe Eder

Tractor pull legend Joe Eder took time out from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville earlier this year to talk to FarmLife about pulls and his love for Massey Ferguson.

“We’ve been with Massey Ferguson for, I believe, going on 11 years now,” says the four-time Louisville champion. He recently acquired two MF8727s, replacing two 8650s. “Had no complaints; they’re a great tractor. But we like to update every two years and go with the newest thing through Massey.”

Eder rattles off a number of reasons he likes Massey Ferguson: “The 31 mile-per-hour road speed, front suspension, probably the best cab suspension on the market. We custom farm—we do custom mowing and custom harvesting.”

In addition to the custom work, Eder also runs a bark mulch business. He uses MF8737 tractors for that work as well. “They’re really good tractors,” he says. “They’re excellent on fuel.”

Eder appreciates being able to see the new AGCO products at Louisville. “It’s very exciting because, not only can we tie in our sport of truck- and tractor-pulling, but we can actually go out and look at the new product. It’s nice to come here and see everybody, and learn about the latest, greatest thing on the market.”

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