Which tractor and why?

Pitstop Pete

Hello, I quite new to this computer thing, but lets jump in feet first and start with a controversial topic! :-) This is a subject that always gets the lads down in the local riled up, but at least here is can’t get physical.

So, what Tractor and why?

Make, model and your reason. Be it that you prefer the more sporty Masseys over the hulking big JDs. So post your choices and reasons.)

A cow called Daisy

For me, (and boring answer) is the one from the local garage that gives good service to customers

Pitstop Pete

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

For me, (and boring answer) is the one from the local garage that gives good service to customers

So no make preference?

For me it's Masseys all the way. Ever since a young lad I always liked the red livery and the handling of the smaller ones. You could almost say they were sporting.

I always liked JCBs as well. I know teh diggers are not strictly a "tractor", but essentially they kind of are just a tractor with some buckets stuck on. Again JCB before Cat or Ford, etc., probably again as I just like them as a young lad. Site Master, then the Site Master II, and 4 wheel drive came. I always just like the JCBs.

Timmaay

A cow called Daisy wrote: »

For me, (and boring answer) is the one from the local garage that gives good service to customers

The nice shiny tractor the contractor drives in the gate in, doesn't need me to provide any maintenance, any diesel, driver etc, and it will be a far nicer tractor than I could ever justify getting myself!

ganmo

If I was to go out and buy a brand new one tomorrow the first one I'd be looking at would be McCormack. Currently a mf

Grueller

ganmo wrote: »

If I was to go out and buy a brand new one tomorrow the first one I'd be looking at would be McCormack. Currently a mf

I know little to nothing about machinery but they would not be a big seller around here. Why McCormick Ganmo?

Shannon757

Grueller wrote: »

I know little to nothing about machinery but they would not be a big seller around here. Why McCormick Ganmo?

Cheaper

ganmo

Shannon757 wrote: »

Cheaper

That's one
And the other was that the controls in the cab were similar to the yolk here at the min. The ould lad here wouldn't be that fond of change.

bogman_bass

last 4 tractors were massey, zetor, ford, case in that order. Price and not having to travel half the country to get it were the main factor each time. No brand loyalty here

blue5000

What difference does it make anyway? It looks more and more like it's JD vs everyone else lumped together with a mish mash of components made as cheaply as possible in China mostly. JD have lots of Chinese bits too for that matter. As daisy says whatever dealer gives best service.
Me, I like something I can fix myself, no electronics, can be rolled down the hill or pulled to start it if I have to, still has a clutch pedal, no shuttle thanks, a decent dromone puh and doesn't need blue piss to run on.

Water John

TMK a lot of parts are made in Turkey. That is why they are now selling their own brands.

Mooooo

There has only Been 2 tractors here since 78 I think. A Ford 6600 which was then traded in for a second hand 7840 which is still here. Don't know what was there b4 that maybe a major. Basically a machine which will start and go when required with a regular service is what I'd be happy with

Pitstop Pete

blue5000 wrote: »

What difference does it make anyway? It looks more and more like it's JD vs everyone else lumped together with a mish mash of components made as cheaply as possible in China mostly. JD have lots of Chinese bits too for that matter. As daisy says whatever dealer gives best service.
Me, I like something I can fix myself, no electronics, can be rolled down the hill or pulled to start it if I have to, still has a clutch pedal, no shuttle thanks, a decent dromone puh and doesn't need blue piss to run on.

Yeah they'be gone like cars, you wouldn't know who makes what bit anymore!

Pitstop Pete

blue5000 wrote: »

What difference does it make anyway? It looks more and more like it's JD vs everyone else lumped together with a mish mash of components made as cheaply as possible in China mostly. JD have lots of Chinese bits too for that matter. As daisy says whatever dealer gives best service.
Me, I like something I can fix myself, no electronics, can be rolled down the hill or pulled to start it if I have to, still has a clutch pedal, no shuttle thanks, a decent dromone puh and doesn't need blue piss to run on.

Yeah they'be gone like cars, sure you wouldn't know who makes what bit anymore!

Bullocks

blue5000 wrote: »

What difference does it make anyway? It looks more and more like it's JD vs everyone else lumped together with a mish mash of components made as cheaply as possible in China mostly. JD have lots of Chinese bits too for that matter. As daisy says whatever dealer gives best service.
Me, I like something I can fix myself, no electronics, can be rolled down the hill or pulled to start it if I have to, still has a clutch pedal, no shuttle thanks, a decent dromone puh and doesn't need blue piss to run on.

Why no likey a shuttle blue ? I agree with being able to fix things yourself but I like the comfort of a few electronics if I got them !

J.O. Farmer

blue5000 wrote: »

and doesn't need blue piss to run on.

Surely it running on your own piss would be the dream tractor that stuff I get down the local forecourt is costly 😜.

Bass Reeves

Pitstop Pete wrote: »

Hello, I quite new to this computer thing, but lets jump in feet first and start with a controversial topic! :-) This is a subject that always gets the lads down in the local riled up, but at least here is can’t get physical.

So, what Tractor and why?

Make, model and your reason. Be it that you prefer the more sporty Masseys over the hulking big JDs. So post your choices and reasons.)

Pitstop it really depends on how new or old and what your budget is. When buying second hand I be looking for a good clean tractor. I would not get caught on make or model but rather on what you need in a tractor.

At present on the farm I have a Ford 6610 1990 that cost 12K about 5 years ago. It ticke most but not all the boxes I required at the time. I was looking for 80-90HP 4WD, loader, good liftat rear, 40K box and a shuttle if possible. It was 4WD, it had a good lift power on back ( it can lift two bales fairly easy), it had a 30K box no shuttle but it gears were H pattern and are up near you on RHS.

My thrusty 2wd which use to feed for the winter ( Massey 675), the rust finally caught up with it and the pillars at the front went this spring. Went looking for a 2WD, shuttle( was high up on the list as it will do a lot of yard work) 80-90HP good visibility, good seat good lift and good lights. I picked up a 2000 CX80 for a little with 10K with the Massey. It was an ex council tractor high hours but well serviced everything working. She has a 40K box on her. really when buying a tractor you are looking to tick boxes

maidhc

Have a Ts115, 2x Ford 4600, 1x Ford 4000 and a Ford 550. I know the Ford design well at this point and all have been magnificently reliable. I'd still have no bother with any NH JD or MF, but would be slow to go beyond that if buying new due to long term parts supply and resale.

I'll probably buy a second decent NH in the next few years to complement the TS, as close to new as I can afford. The New Holland was bought new 16 years ago, and has lost surprisingly little value and given 5000 hours of trouble free work.

Pitstop Pete

So, if you were to imagine keeping one of yonder tractors for say 30 years to make it into an auld yoke, which one would it be? Or do ye just see them as disposable tools?

blue5000

Bullocks wrote: »

Why no likey a shuttle blue ? I agree with being able to fix things yourself but I like the comfort of a few electronics if I got them !

With a bad operator there's a lot of extra stress on a transmission, ok buying it new, but with used you have no way of knowing how much abuse it has got.

maidhc

Pitstop Pete wrote: »

So, if you were to imagine keeping one of yonder tractors for say 30 years to make it into an auld yoke, which one would it be? Or do ye just see them as disposable tools?

I think any well maintained tractor will last indefinitely.