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What would be the best and most reliable 2nd hand loader tractor,110hp-140hp, for under £40 k ? Claas,Massey,Case,and Valtra dealers all within 7 miles away.New Holland about 20 miles.
Always makes me smile when tractors between 70 and 120 horsepower are sometimes referred to as small tractors, or ‘ideal for a smallholding’.I’ve got a 113hp 2013 Valtra n series. Comfortable, reliable, simple little tractor.
When your neighbours are all running 300hp things, the Valtra does look little. In fact it looks like a toy, especially when you get in the cab and find levers instead of computer screens! Agree with you though, a lot of kit does seem over powered nowadays. Given that the most these big tractors do round here is mow grass, cart bales or tow silage trailers. One of my farming mentors locally who runs a large beef and sheep enterprise over about 3000 acres does everything he needs with a 35 year old 70hp Same. I think he has the right idea.Always makes me smile when tractors between 70 and 120 horsepower are sometimes referred to as small tractors, or ‘ideal for a smallholding’.
Half a century ago when I was in my teens we all had Massey 35s or the all new 135: Dextas or Majors or maybe even the new ‘heavyweight tractor for the really big jobs’ meaning a Ford 5000 or Massey 175.
Not one of these tractors had over 75hp: most had about 45 and 99% of British tractors were two wheel drive and cabs were very much optional and in the minority.
Yes there were more of them, and more staff to drive them, but they did everything on the farm and we always got the work done on time. Still have a 135 and a 265 here, but I admit I will always go for one of the modern tractors to do jobs. But half the time we don’t need all these horses under the bonnet and I often think that 100 is plenty for many of the jobs we do.
Wouldn’t want to go back, and you can’t halt progress; but it does make me smile when I hear of these 100 hp four wheel drive tractors being referred to as ‘little’!
Could be,but would put an extra £6K-£7K on.I'd decide what dealer parts and service department I liked best and look for something suitable from that brand.
Would you be better with a non loader tractor and fitting a loader to it?
And a 5 gallon can or 20 litre or so of Diesel would do a days work. It was only 20p litre as well. We used to run a Kidd Double Chop on a David Brown 990 for many years.J reg and 58hp,it ran flat out all day. We upgraded to a 72hp DB 1200,and it blew up second time around the field,the dipstick flew out over the hedge.. Seems rather funny now but not at the time. A £900 engine repair bill was a fair chunk of money in 1977. The J reg DB 990 appeared on E Bay a few years ago.Always makes me smile when tractors between 70 and 120 horsepower are sometimes referred to as small tractors, or ‘ideal for a smallholding’.
Half a century ago when I was in my teens we all had Massey 35s or the all new 135: Dextas or Majors or maybe even the new ‘heavyweight tractor for the really big jobs’ meaning a Ford 5000 or Massey 175.
Not one of these tractors had over 75hp: most had about 45 and 99% of British tractors were two wheel drive and cabs were very much optional and in the minority.
Yes there were more of them, and more staff to drive them, but they did everything on the farm and we always got the work done on time. Still have a 135 and a 265 here, but I admit I will always go for one of the modern tractors to do jobs. But half the time we don’t need all these horses under the bonnet and I often think that 100 is plenty for many of the jobs we do.
Wouldn’t want to go back, and you can’t halt progress; but it does make me smile when I hear of these 100 hp four wheel drive tractors being referred to as ‘little’!
Half a century before that most work was done with horses, those tractors would have caused some comments too no doubt.Always makes me smile when tractors between 70 and 120 horsepower are sometimes referred to as small tractors, or ‘ideal for a smallholding’.
Half a century ago when I was in my teens we all had Massey 35s or the all new 135: Dextas or Majors or maybe even the new ‘heavyweight tractor for the really big jobs’ meaning a Ford 5000 or Massey 175.
Not one of these tractors had over 75hp: most had about 45 and 99% of British tractors were two wheel drive and cabs were very much optional and in the minority.
Yes there were more of them, and more staff to drive them, but they did everything on the farm and we always got the work done on time. Still have a 135 and a 265 here, but I admit I will always go for one of the modern tractors to do jobs. But half the time we don’t need all these horses under the bonnet and I often think that 100 is plenty for many of the jobs we do.
Wouldn’t want to go back, and you can’t halt progress; but it does make me smile when I hear of these 100 hp four wheel drive tractors being referred to as ‘little’!
Because of the money. All those cheap Farmalls are long gone.Brand new case like @Electricfencer or @Anymulewilldo. I don’t know why you would go 2nd hand
If you're just over the border do you qualify for a Suffolk Punch or two? Keep the little one's pony company .............Half a century before that most work was done with horses, those tractors would have caused some comments too no doubt.
I would bode my time and wait for one to come up. Don’t swap in and get a better dealBecause of the money. All those cheap Farmalls are long gone.
No, we don't qualify for any horses (or ponys) here.If you're just over the border do you qualify for a Suffolk Punch or two? Keep the little one's pony company .............
You sure? Do I need to check with the boss?No, we don't qualify for any horses (or ponys) here.
Nothing over 95 hp here on 240 acre.Always makes me smile when tractors between 70 and 120 horsepower are sometimes referred to as small tractors, or ‘ideal for a smallholding’.
Half a century ago when I was in my teens we all had Massey 35s or the all new 135: Dextas or Majors or maybe even the new ‘heavyweight tractor for the really big jobs’ meaning a Ford 5000 or Massey 175.
Not one of these tractors had over 75hp: most had about 45 and 99% of British tractors were two wheel drive and cabs were very much optional and in the minority.
Yes there were more of them, and more staff to drive them, but they did everything on the farm and we always got the work done on time. Still have a 135 and a 265 here, but I admit I will always go for one of the modern tractors to do jobs. But half the time we don’t need all these horses under the bonnet and I often think that 100 is plenty for many of the jobs we do.
Wouldn’t want to go back, and you can’t halt progress; but it does make me smile when I hear of these 100 hp four wheel drive tractors being referred to as ‘little’!
I think we both know there is no need to consult her over such trivial matters.You sure? Do I need to check with the boss?
With the greatest of respect, I think we both know who we listen to when orders are given out ............I think we both know there is no need to consult her over such trivial matters.