Suggestions for loader tractor

theboytheboy

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Portsmouth
Hi all,

I'm not much of a machinery geek and not very mechanically minded so hoping you can help.

I am after advice for a used tractor for grassland work and haymaking.

We don't really need anything big hp wise.

Do not care about colour or brand as long as parts are reasonably available.

Preferably as few electronics as possible.

Would like air conditioning as will mostly be used for hay making in summer but not an absolute deal breaker.

Would like to be able to upgrade to a good modern seat to help with bad backs.

A forward reverse shuttle is preferred and if possible one which is "clutchless"?

Must not be cabless- father says he's spent enough of his life breathing dust and being itchy and sunburnt and won't see us do the same.

Any suggestions on makes/models that may suit.

Budget around £10k

If it helps we very much like our magnum 7110 and so something similar but smaller may fit the bill.

Appreciate this will generate all sorts of suggestions
Thanks
 
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theboytheboy

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Portsmouth
You won’t get a power shuttle and air conditioning for £10,000 (unless it’s parked upside-down in Copart’s yard).

You need to be at around £15k minimum for such a specification.
Ok - thanks. We need to revise expectations or find more cash.

Any suggestions if air con and power shuttle not needed?
 

smcapstick

Member
Location
Kirkby Lonsdale
Ok - thanks. We need to revise expectations or find more cash.

Any suggestions if air con and power shuttle not needed?
The brand does not really matter - condition is king.

Anything 'known' is generally fine, from Case, John Deere and New Holland right down to Zetor and Renault. Lots of 10K tractors have a manual shuttle, and lots of older, larger tractors have A/C (whether it works or not is another matter).

If you want to keep you budget down, stay basic.
 

7610 super q

Never Forgotten
Honorary Member
TS 90 / TS 115 SLE special , later ones have LH electric shuttle, but with analogue dash, and mechanical hydraulics. As said, it'll be difficult to find one in budget.
Otherwise, a 56/66/7610 AP cab. Gearsticks between the legs :woot::woot: much easier for loader work IMO. None of the 80's classics really lend themselves to a hard days shuttling.
 

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