Maxxum vs MF 3120 vs NH 40 series

norse · Jan 9, 2017

norse said:
I think some of the eastern European people that come across here have to be admired for how far they are prepared to go to buy machinery ,I was at my cousins place a few years ago and he had a Renault ares 710 for sale and a couple of farmers from Latvia were there buying it and they had driven in their Latvian registered car!

I think that my cousin told them that we had turned up to look at the tractor to keen them up a bit.

essexpete · Jan 9, 2017

Drillman said:
Furthest away we've bought from is the plough. That came from Ellis machinery bought over the phone on the strength of a few pics.

Did sell a 6 inch auger to the Orkneys via ebay a few years back. Bloke seemed keen for it even though it was on a 480volt split phase motor. That took some juggling to get it tied up to the roof of the furniture van that turned up for it. He had everything on board from double glazing units to a 2 furrow fergie plow.

Would that have been Macadie and Reeve from Orkney.

Drillman · Jan 10, 2017

essexpete said:
Would that have been Macadie and Reeve from Orkney.

I think so yes.

Anyway to get back on topic. Many many tractors to choose from........

Apart from the 1594. DB John doesnt recommend one of them

Joe S · Jan 10, 2017

Drillman said:
I think so yes.

Anyway to get back on topic. Many many tractors to choose from........

Apart from the 1594. DB John doesnt recommend one of them

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Dads going to speak to a jd mechanic he's knows to see what to watch for and apparently he's seen a ford that "might be interesting"

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Wellytrack said:
How do you find the SLE boxes?

Before start I have used Ford 8240 on farm in Surrey years ago found it great tractor to drive

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Joe S said:
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Dads going to speak to a jd mechanic he's knows to see what to watch for and apparently he's seen a ford that "might be interesting"

1 poster missing from this thread Aaron he runs tidy Ford

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Joe S said:
Maxxum is favourite just now! followed my a 3120 with a 40 series coming last
what one would you get and why?

bet your getting fed up with me!

No

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

I have a 1997 new holland 8340 best thing I have bought yet! She has done 6700ish hours and still pulls like no tomorrow! And I haven't even had her opened up! She will do 55k flat! Quick little thing! The only issue I have had so far is my lower link sensing pin. One was sheared and one is hanging by a thread thay are £400 ago! Very comfy to drive or tho you will find your self kicking back a few gears when you approach a hill. Only driven a 5150 plus was a nice machine but cab was to small for a fat lad like my self . I haven't used one to pull any trailers it was a quick run down the road so can't really say much on the 5150 side. I fell in love with my mates 7840 and since then I've wanted the 8340.

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

For some reason it won't let me post any photos on here. You can check out my Facebook work page if you like. Look up ADR Agri
=)

John 1594 · Jan 10, 2017

not the best of photos...but its in there!!!

SuperTwo · Jan 10, 2017

Mums-son-Aaron said:
I have a 1997 new holland 8340 best thing I have bought yet! She has done 6700ish hours and still pulls like no tomorrow! And I haven't even had her opened up! She will do 55k flat! Quick little thing! The only issue I have had so far is my lower link sensing pin. One was sheared and one is hanging by a thread thay are £400 ago! Very comfy to drive or tho you will find your self kicking back a few gears when you approach a hill. Only driven a 5150 plus was a nice machine but cab was to small for a fat lad like my self . I haven't used one to pull any trailers it was a quick run down the road so can't really say much on the 5150 side. I fell in love with my mates 7840 and since then I've wanted the 8340.

What happened to the mccornick you had?

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

SuperTwo said:
What happened to the mccornick you had?

I just wasn't suited to the job I was on at the time (too big) so I sold it and got me an 8340. Shame really because I do miss the power of the mtx but I'm really happy with my 83 =)

Wellytrack · Jan 10, 2017

holywell farmer said:
Before start I have used Ford 8240 on farm in Surrey years ago found it great tractor to drive

Good stuff.

First time I drove one I shat me pants.

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Mums-son-Aaron said:
I have a 1997 new holland 8340 best thing I have bought yet! She has done 6700ish hours and still pulls like no tomorrow! And I haven't even had her opened up! She will do 55k flat! Quick little thing! The only issue I have had so far is my lower link sensing pin. One was sheared and one is hanging by a thread thay are £400 ago! Very comfy to drive or tho you will find your self kicking back a few gears when you approach a hill. Only driven a 5150 plus was a nice machine but cab was to small for a fat lad like my self . I haven't used one to pull any trailers it was a quick run down the road so can't really say much on the 5150 side. I fell in love with my mates 7840 and since then I've wanted the 8340.

Have got front weights on yours

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

holywell farmer said:
Have got front weights on yours

Yeh

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Mums-son-Aaron said:
Yeh

Which dealer in Sussex do get parts from ?

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

holywell farmer said:
Which dealer in Sussex do get parts from ?

If anything major is broken i will get my local Agricultural Mechanic to look at it. his name is Alan Green based near bodiam east sussex. If he needs a part i think he deals with Haynes in Uckfield or the one in Ashford (Depending on what part)

holywell farmer · Jan 10, 2017

Mums-son-Aaron said:
If anything major is broken i will get my local Agricultural Mechanic to look at it. his name is Alan Green based near bodiam east sussex. If he needs a part i think he deals with Haynes in Uckfield or the one in Ashford (Depending on what part)

My uncle used to have fords back in the day

Thomas5060 · Jan 10, 2017

holywell farmer said:
My uncle used to have fords back in the day

Any pics?

Mums-son-Aaron · Jan 10, 2017

holywell farmer said:
My uncle used to have fords back in the day

In my opinion the tractors are great and that does to case as well as thay are the same (CNH) its just most of the dealers around here put them to shame. Got to love and ford tho! was looking for a ford 8630 something classic but still a work house but i think im gunna go tm 165 next

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