Never knew any different to Deere balers always thought they were the bees knees until the 854 turned up here hideous thing couldn't do a roll of net without chucking at least half a dozen loose ones, plus u could never get plenty weight in them , you live and learn and end up with a vicon RV 52xx series and find out what a good baler is.
Valtra v John Deere
- Thread starter Northeastfarmer
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Just need a mirror! Easy
It's still not good
Northeastfarmer
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The 550, the 590, the 592
I’m sure you’d get hell of a deal on a Case!
Maybe!
never really fancied one tho!I know what you mean. I’ve sat in several over the years and never really wanted to own one. I just had a look at the Valtra G135. I guess possibly not big enough for what you want?Maybe!
I would want 150hp plus, but I’d be looking at second hand! I didn’t realise there were 2 Valtra dealers In Cornwall!
Have you had a visit from a case rep yet?
I haven’t had a visit. I have a phone call or two from junior and senior management. From what I’m told it’s going well. I also looked at a 6120m. But again not hardly big enough think that boosted to 145. Lovely and nimble though. I know you can’t judge on just one tractor but the money invested in a Valtra owned by a contractor close to me is frightening really. Considering owner driver an all. I’d bet it’s north of 10k in the last couple years.
Blimey, that’s not good, I wouldn’t mind finding another 6630, or maybe a 6130r but I’m in no rush.
But know a couple of people with n series valtras who like them.
There probably isn’t much wrong with any of them really. Lot of it is luck sometimes. And a good percentage of breakages I always think have a fair bit to do with how it’s treated. A low houred 6630 would be fair money I bet. If you can find one. I bet you won’t have lost much on your current one.
kiwi pom
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Not based on any experience of them at all but if you like the Valtra and are happy with the dealer, then get one bought. Nothing wrong with buying something different and they're a major brand now (in the UK) so you shouldn't have trouble moving it on when the time comes.
I've always quite liked them but probably have less than 100 hours driving them and that was the old ranges.
Everything breaks down.
Could you get it in JD green?
Northeastfarmer
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- Cleveland
I test drove today...the N134 and a T154Not based on any experience of them at all but if you like the Valtra and are happy with the dealer, then get one bought. Nothing wrong with buying something different and they're a major brand now (in the UK) so you shouldn't have trouble moving it on when the time comes.
I've always quite liked them but probably have less than 100 hours driving them and that was the old ranges.
Everything breaks down.
Could you get it in JD green?
What I noticed (in my opinion of course)
Was that inside the cab it was noisier than my current tractor.
The brakes were as soft as clarts
But the most concerning thing was the gear change from C to D was horrific, it just died and lost all forward momentum till I’m kicked in again.
Everything ejse was good though.
- Location
- Yorkshire
Was it agri knives who said brakes should put you through window and if they don't they need bleeding and c to d shouldn't be that bad maybe needs setting up were they new tractors?
Northeastfarmer
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200 hours and 700 hours
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- Yorkshire
Mines not bad d to c notice it change but doesn't come to a standstill or jolt
manfromhill
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Was the dealer quite happy to give demo due to COVID do they disinfect first or after ?
Northeastfarmer
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He’d have to be happy...I ain’t parting with any money without getting a demo
We’ve a n103 hi tech 5 and id say the c-d thing you learn to drive accordingly,I.e. change down a range when you anticipate the need.
However I’ve never driven a modern Deere.