Fuel usage JD v Fendt
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When we demoed Fendt and JD last year the fuel use differance was negligible it worked out the differance would of been around £100 for the year but the Fendt was a 4 cylinder and the JD was 6 but the same power, both were alot more the the New Holland which we went for but the NH has some differant issues.
So that proves you are the expert.
Are you sure about that? Double the amount for like to like work?
Yes his figures, think those were in the road. Same trend with figures for muck spreading. I was surprised too!
More to life
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Well said they are the only things that matter plus maybe an evo seat.
Sitting Pretty
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Buy what ever brand you want that suits your budget and needs from a dealership you have faith in that will look after you well throughout ownership of the tractor and when it comes time to change for a new model. Most people seem fairly loyal to a brand for various reasons and still stick with the brand even when they might get a dog of a machine in the fleet, its how well looked after that will ultimately help make the next decision.
I had a small go of the new Valtra T series a few weeks ago and have to say i was pleasantly surprised. It is good on the eye, very good cab with exceptional visibility and comfort. The engine was most impressive with exceptional low end torque. It was the T144 with a 5 furrow Pottenger plough on which I is a fairly robust heavy implement ploughing to a depth of 13 inches for veg (not on my ground) we dropped it from about 1250 revs to about 800 and it pulled it at that no problem then climbed away without a splutter back up to 1250 rev. It i like the way you can build a machine to your needs as often much of the things that come standard are often over spec and you end up paying for stuff you either never or very rarely use, every farm and needs are differnt. It will be interesting to see how these machines sell but seem to be well priced.
I had a small go of the new Valtra T series a few weeks ago and have to say i was pleasantly surprised. It is good on the eye, very good cab with exceptional visibility and comfort. The engine was most impressive with exceptional low end torque. It was the T144 with a 5 furrow Pottenger plough on which I is a fairly robust heavy implement ploughing to a depth of 13 inches for veg (not on my ground) we dropped it from about 1250 revs to about 800 and it pulled it at that no problem then climbed away without a splutter back up to 1250 rev. It i like the way you can build a machine to your needs as often much of the things that come standard are often over spec and you end up paying for stuff you either never or very rarely use, every farm and needs are differnt. It will be interesting to see how these machines sell but seem to be well priced.
General-Lee
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Come on now, did you turn the a/c off, deflate the airseat, the digital dash, MP3/cd player....
Come on now, did you turn the a/c off, deflate the airseat, the digital dash, MP3/cd player....
i heard he took the cab off
Wellytrack
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I'd have doubted it's as much as that.
However, if he's right it's certainly is too much to ignore.
As a fendt owner/driver and a John Deere owner/ driver,I have no vested interest in bullshitting about fuel use unlike some on here
The most efficient tractor to work here was a Perkins powered 6480 and the worst by a mile was a Tm140,I have to admit I'm not impressed how my 720 is on fuel,simple fact it uses more in like for like jobs.
The most efficient tractor to work here was a Perkins powered 6480 and the worst by a mile was a Tm140,I have to admit I'm not impressed how my 720 is on fuel,simple fact it uses more in like for like jobs.
Wellytrack
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I'd doubt every single tractor is identical in every single way to another in 'on farm' conditions.
The old Sisu powered Steyr's got a slating for enjoying a sup, but the big Massey's of the time didn't.
Easiest I've used on fuel? It could be a DB 880 - a 45hp tractor, but was it anymore or less efficient than a 135?
Probably not...
The old Sisu powered Steyr's got a slating for enjoying a sup, but the big Massey's of the time didn't.
Easiest I've used on fuel? It could be a DB 880 - a 45hp tractor, but was it anymore or less efficient than a 135?
Probably not...
Wellytrack
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As a fendt owner/driver and a John Deere owner/ driver,I have no vested interest in bullshitting about fuel use unlike some on here
The most efficient tractor to work here was a Perkins powered 6480 and the worst by a mile was a Tm140,I have to admit I'm not impressed how my 720 is on fuel,simple fact it uses more in like for like jobs.
Which do you prefer?
The Fendt,I can only fault it on poor pto torque and fuel efficiency.
If it had a sisu 7.4l engine it would be perfect.
Wellytrack
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Dont worry, you are getting new holland ad blue engines fitted soon so you will be OK
John 1594
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Having driven a fendt....i can assure those of you who havent driven one, there is absolutely nothing at all special about them, some design features on them are bloody irish to say the least
Its more an image thing than anything else, and an oppourtunity to gob off at all your JD owning friends when your down the pub every night of the week because you have so much surplus cash floating about.
Its more an image thing than anything else, and an oppourtunity to gob off at all your JD owning friends when your down the pub every night of the week because you have so much surplus cash floating about.
kneedeep
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I too have an impartial observation,
Forager team fendt 720/724
And jd6930 chipped/mapped whatever, day and a half chopping ......
Fuel metered out of tank...
Bugger all in it.
(This year jd replaced by new fastrac.
50 mile drive here, 18 hrs carting 1Lt difference. )
Spreader lads got a brand new 215r vario, reckons it's better on fuel than his fendt (724??).
Just buy a bloody valtra vario. nobody wants to know the best kept secret.
Forager team fendt 720/724
And jd6930 chipped/mapped whatever, day and a half chopping ......
Fuel metered out of tank...
Bugger all in it.
(This year jd replaced by new fastrac.
50 mile drive here, 18 hrs carting 1Lt difference. )
Spreader lads got a brand new 215r vario, reckons it's better on fuel than his fendt (724??).
Just buy a bloody valtra vario. nobody wants to know the best kept secret.
i hardly ever drive them so really don't care much for how they drive, I buy them for one simple reason ie. that they are the cheapest way I can get a tractor capable of the work required of it on my farm
Ducati899
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Best fendt I ever drove was my uncles 1994 818 turbo clutch reverse drive running triple Claas mowers,absolute beast of a tractor and a pleasure to drive,we did feature in classic tractor with it many years ago when it had clocked up 22000 hours!! Crazy now it seems you have to run 360hp on the same mower setup round here now