- Location
- LINCOLNSHIRE/KENYA
Renault or Claas 696 we have two one with 10000. + hours another with 15000 hours brilliant tractors
What 150hp+ appreciating classic
- Thread starter Digester Man
- Start date
Mark brock has a nice 75 cat , in your money
Digester Man
Member
Are these basically a Steyr? How reliable is their CVX in something knocking on for 20 years old with plenty of hours on it?
Digester Man
Member
I see it and I like it! But would say there's money to be spent on her if you wanted to do any draft work, which lets be honest, you would do!
Wellytrack
Member
Gillilands had them..
Digester Man
Member
She's still there! Seen her on road brush duties today when they were at willow..
Wellytrack
Member
Good enough old busses to be fair, good engine, transmission comes out in a cartridge, small cab, front axle can give issues..
newhollandcruzr
Member
- Location
- N Devon
Its a very reliable tractor, yes it is a Steyr , sisu engine zf rear end (carraro front axle that does need to be looked after ! )Separate gearbox hyd oils . stepper motor in gearbox can be trouble but not a huge job as gearbox comes out the side . These tractors were way ahead of there time when they came out and are still a nice drive. The ZF smatic gearbox is still being used by Deutz
For engine longevity though, a Sisu engined one is a better bet. 3655MF, 8130 (though not likely to appreciate, stonking engines) 8220 Dynashift (actually usable) or if you're looking a bit newer, 6490, 7490 Tier2 (our 7490 was £17,000 in 2019 with 10,000hrs having spent 4000hrs sat on a slurry pump, now on 10700hrs. It needed brakes when it came, and we've done a couple of little jobs, but hell it does go well) A cheap oddball that would do the job with a decent motor is a MF2720
More likely to be cheap power with a Sisu engine on board is a Valtra 8350 - proper torque.
Others I'd consider is an MWM engine in a Renault or early Fendt, or a Cummins.
By far the cheapest solution for pumping slurry, water, powering a grain drier etc is either electric, or a stationary engine.
Wellytrack
Member
Is that gearbox related to the C Matic in Claas Axion?
oldoaktree
Member
- Location
- County Durham
Case MX 155 still a decent tractor today
newhollandcruzr
Member
- Location
- N Devon
Not sure but i think that is there own box
JMTHORNLEY
Member
- Location
- Glossop
One I’m on the look out for at the moment...Valtra 8950. Monster of a tractor with a real engine but modern enough to be an enjoyable day at the wheel..?
Yes I loved driving the 8550 that we had, I’d think you’ll struggle to find a 8950? Don’t often see them for sale
JMTHORNLEY
Member
- Location
- Glossop
Sadly true. I’ve been looking for years and you hardly see them over here more Eastern Block countries that seem to have them and they’ve either been flogged to death or want 40K for them. As much as I want one, that’s a little steep for now
JMTHORNLEY
Member
- Location
- Glossop
8050 NH, now that’s A LOT of power for not a great deal of money
bigrigg150
Member
look forward. JD6150r or 6210r pre add blue. They will be the next 6930/7530 . Manual spools, 50k autoquad and air brakes.
bobajob
Member
- Location
- Sw Scotland
Have you spoken to Rob Taylor at Eden valley machinery on Facebook. He can probably find you a 8000 series Valtra!
