cheap horsepower

flatout11

been looking for a cheap tractor over 150 - 200 hp power bracket to hang a harvester and dumper on, really age is not a major issue once its mechanically sound and has plenty of horses any suggestions on what you would go for?

JohnBoy

how much have you to spend?


I always love the sight of a TW at work

kevthegaff

160-90 1580 their a good yolk and not too bad on juice http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/3507683 i think shes a bit pricey tho

bogman_bass

how about this? http://www.clarkemachinery.ie/used-machinery/tractors-pre-year-2000/same-galaxy-170/5000824_up.aspx

or this? http://www.clarkemachinery.ie/used-machinery/tractors-pre-year-2000/valtra-8550-mega/5000041_up.aspx

johnpawl

I'd be thinking TW as well, bit sore on juice though.

grazeaway

could be a good time to get one, there seems to be much better value for big S/H tractors you get better bang for your buck instead of for those around 100hp. lots of good tractors knocking around. what else are you going using it for?

flatout11

JohnBoy wrote: »

how much have you to spend?


I always love the sight of a TW at work

johnpawl wrote: »

I'd be thinking TW as well, bit sore on juice though.

I was thinking of a TW series 3 TBH a friend of mine suggested picking up a tw15 and change the injectors to those from a tw35 - instant power boost - oh yea drinks juice aswell!!!

bogman_bass wrote: »

how about this? http://www.clarkemachinery.ie/used-machinery/tractors-pre-year-2000/same-galaxy-170/5000824_up.aspx

or this? http://www.clarkemachinery.ie/used-machinery/tractors-pre-year-2000/valtra-8550-mega/5000041_up.aspx

thanks bogman_bass id like the 8850 seen one in action swallowing up 20 ft rows beast of a machine - id say the same could go bang after a few laps though- cud be wrong!

JohnBoy

I think when you're using all the power they all drink pretty much the same amount of juice, the difference with more modern yokes is that they're much more efficient at part load, which is where most machines spend most of their lives unless they're welded to something like a slurry pump or similar.

flatout11

JohnBoy wrote: »

I think when you're using all the power they all drink pretty much the same amount of juice, the difference with more modern yokes is that they're much more efficient at part load, which is where most machines spend most of their lives unless they're welded to something like a slurry pump or similar.

id say your right tbh my intention is to park it afterward, i cud be cracked but these are the notions that you get in silage season!!
you ever use any of the powershift models eg 8630 etc.. i was warned to steer clear what do u think

JohnBoy

Never driven any of em.

just love the look of the TW.

There's a straight looking 8630 dual power on donedeal for small money at the moment, but they'd only be 140hp right?

flatout11

JohnBoy wrote: »

Never driven any of em.

just love the look of the TW.

There's a straight looking 8630 dual power on donedeal for small money at the moment, but they'd only be 140hp right?

as far a s i know they replaced the tw15 s but they had a powershift box which was prone to going hence some being advertised with the crash box from old 15 or 20 s supposadly a new transmission could cost 10 grand.... ouch!!!

JohnBoy

They had a choice of dual power (old) and power shift (new) boxes as far as I know.

jerdee

Those 86/87 series with power shift gave a alot of trouble .bursting hydraulic pipes and reddin clutch packs .inching powershift also an issue .have seen two with old tw crash gear boxes.10k easy to spend on box.better picking up a 7810 jd or tw 7220 case all easily worked on and reliable with high hours.
My 2c

grazeaway

flatout11 wrote: »

id say your right tbh my intention is to park it afterward, i cud be cracked but these are the notions that you get in silage season!!
you ever use any of the powershift models eg 8630 etc.. i was warned to steer clear what do u think

yeah heard soem horror stories on 30 series, the TW's were bullet proof.

if your only going to use it for the silage and only for a few days at that, hire in one. you can get a demo model from a local dealer. nice new toy to have for a short while and no worries about it breaking down. not sure on the rates though

flatout11

grazeaway wrote: »

yeah heard soem horror stories on 30 series, the TW's were bullet proof.

if your only going to use it for the silage and only for a few days at that, hire in one. you can get a demo model from a local dealer. nice new toy to have for a short while and no worries about it breaking down. not sure on the rates though

different dealer different demo every year...... they aint that soft up my way - not a bad idea though!!!!