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Posted: 11/6/2018 10:05:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They tried selling Montana tractors a few years ago. Dealers were everywhere... until they weren't. Parts supply was however long the boat ride from India was. We rebuilt the trans in one during that time (8ish years ago), closest dealer to us was in Oklahoma and parts were a month out. FWIW it was a cheesy made POS transmission (not a hydrostat) Shop manual was very poorly translated to the point of almost being useless, I think they straight up did it with a computer translator and never had anybody that actually spoke English look at it.. Now they are coming back with their own name painted blue. If doesn't stick this time you will be back to waiting for boats. Personally I would pass. Deere, Kuzbota, CNH and even Massey have much better/reliable dealer networks, free online parts lookup and just overall better support IMO. |
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Posted: 11/6/2018 10:05:55 PM EDT
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I have 40 acres and a New Holland TC55 DA. 55hp diesel, 4 wheel drive with front end loader. It meets my needs, but it’s right at the edge. Anything smaller and I would work it to death, anything bigger and I would loose some much needed ability to work in small spaces(narrow gates and yard work around the house). It handles two large round bails just fine and works well with a 10foot mower. If I ever need to replace it I would look for a similar size with a cab and AC! |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 6:38:26 AM EDT
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You guys are a goldmine. I'm starting to wonder if we shouldn't have two tractors for different tasks. Giving the type of farm we want and the uniqueness of the property it might make sense. I don't suppose any of you are Okies? |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 12:43:33 AM EDT
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Kubota M9540 is my pick! Finally got me one and love it. Before that, we used a 60hp and performed the bush hogging at an absolute minimum. What I'm saying is, a 60-70hp will work and do a pretty good job. 100hp keeps you from wanting more.
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:36:27 AM EDT
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Kubota M9540 is my pick! Finally got me one and love it. Before that, we used a 60hp and performed the bush hogging at an absolute minimum. What I'm saying is, a 60-70hp will work and do a pretty good job. 100hp keeps you from wanting more. At least to me. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 9:10:52 AM EDT
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100hp 4wd is kinda the magic number till you jump up to 200hp+. Which you're into big time tillage equipment, planting, etc... At least to me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kubota M9540 is my pick! Finally got me one and love it. Before that, we used a 60hp and performed the bush hogging at an absolute minimum. What I'm saying is, a 60-70hp will work and do a pretty good job. 100hp keeps you from wanting more. At least to me. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 11:04:54 AM EDT
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We used to farm 80 acres (60 tillable) with a Massey Ferguson 165 (47 PTO hp) with a loader on the front. Dad used to get it stuck a couple times a year, I don't remember sticking it myself.
Then dad got an Allis Chalmers 200. That thing would do anything you'd ever want for $6-8k, except extract itself when you buried it in mud. And the fuel consumption was surprisingly low. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 11:47:24 AM EDT
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Kubota M9540 is my pick! Finally got me one and love it. Before that, we used a 60hp and performed the bush hogging at an absolute minimum. What I'm saying is, a 60-70hp will work and do a pretty good job. 100hp keeps you from wanting more. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:19:54 PM EDT
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110-120hp minimum for tilage and planting. |
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Posted: 11/11/2018 9:00:48 PM EDT
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I have a Massey Ferguson 1643 Hydro. It's a nice tractor that does everything we ask of it...but it has its limits. We use large round bales and it will move them, but just barely. By "barely," I mean "cannot lift or curl and only sort of drag along the ground."
 Attached File Attached FileThe 1652 would have been a better choice for us, as it's the next chassis up, almost ten more horsepower, and 500lbs+ more capacity on the loader. Unfortunately, MF no longer makes the 1600 series (emissions-free), but instead makes the Tier 4 final 1700 series with cheapened loaders. I would not recommend a new MF compact tractor anymore. Go with either Green or Orange. ETA: we have a 120 acre farm with cows and chickens. |
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Posted: 11/11/2018 9:07:59 PM EDT
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We have an 85 Kubota and 100 case.
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Posted: 12/28/2018 12:46:59 AM EDT
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Looking at a Ford 1910 4x4 with 1300 hours. Anything I should specifically be cautious of?
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Posted: 12/28/2018 10:48:07 AM EDT
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Looking at a Ford 1910 4x4 with 1300 hours. Anything I should specifically be cautious of? Damage to driveline/steering Hydraulic pressure/pump/hoses/filters(obviously changed? OEM or generic?)/fluid (water or other fluids, obvious overuse) Starter Starting (rough, weak, smoke, excessive rattles) (take a temp gun with you or feel to ensure the engine is cold for the first start when you’re there) Steering brakes both work Any sign of it going over on it’s side ROPEs damage/modifications 4x4 and diff lock work No “dieseling” on shut down Filter conditions (air filter acceptability serviced, fuel separator have a lot of crap/water in it/screen in place or removed) Gauges work Lights work Tire rot Grease obvious and fresh Any abnormal leaks/wet spots That’s all that comes to mind right now, pretty solid little tractors from what I’ve heard but it’s all about how they’ve been used. |
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Posted: 12/28/2018 9:59:43 PM EDT
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JD 7410
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Posted: 12/28/2018 10:49:23 PM EDT
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I ran a small hobby farm for a few year with a JD2640, 2wd 65pto hp. It did the job plowing, planting, cutting, raking and baling small bales of hay but I grew to hate it. Just too hot and dusty baling hay. We went to round bales and bought a JD 5101 limited 4x4 95pto hp with cab and AC. Now that is how to farm.
Minimum recs in my opinion, 4x4 cab with AC 2 rear remotes Loader 75+pto hp |
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