Best Tractor under 100HP

[steveR]

New? Left field idea, look at the Korean tractors.

Kioti ( https://kioti-uk.com/serie-rx ) range if there is a dealer near you. Great build quality and design, think Hyundai or Kia.

Branson are a budget Korean brand, nowhere near as nice as a Kioti, but perfectly suited to the Op's needs if he wants a new machine. Mechanically, they seem OK, but ancillaries are a bit crude and basic.

Both are leaps and bounds better than the other Eastern tractors from China or India.

 

[steveR]

Have you seen the price of new?
A friend has bought 2 brand new Zetors for a smallholding and he's happy.

The problem with Zetor, was that they were pushing mainstream tractor money, without some of the features one would expect. Their "stockman" tractors do seem fine still.

I would have bought another 2 years ago, but the Dealer network is so poor now, the best I was offered from the Importer, was one from Cumbria from a dealer who was not actually interested!!

 

[Ffermer Bach]

how about something like this?

Case 895 Stockman Special 4wd L Cab c/w Quicke US Loader and 3 tractor spool valves. A very handy outfit £7500+VAT – Richard Baggott ltd.

www.richardbaggott.co.uk

 

[dave mountain]

New? Left field idea, look at the Korean tractors.

Kioti ( https://kioti-uk.com/serie-rx ) range if there is a dealer near you. Great build quality and design, think Hyundai or Kia.

Branson are a budget Korean brand, nowhere near as nice as a Kioti, but perfectly suited to the Op's needs if he wants a new machine. Mechanically, they seem OK, but ancillaries are a bit crude and basic.

Both are leaps and bounds better than the other Eastern tractors from China or India.

They are leaps ahead of Chinese or Indian, but still a way behind the mainstream manufacturers. CNH or agco would be the experts at.this size range

 

[dave mountain]

how about something like this?

Case 895 Stockman Special 4wd L Cab c/w Quicke US Loader and 3 tractor spool valves. A very handy outfit £7500+VAT – Richard Baggott ltd.

www.richardbaggott.co.uk

That seems reasonably priced, if OP is looking at new it's probably a bit rough though

 

[Lincoln75]

how about something like this?

Case 895 Stockman Special 4wd L Cab c/w Quicke US Loader and 3 tractor spool valves. A very handy outfit £7500+VAT – Richard Baggott ltd.

www.richardbaggott.co.uk

He says he wants new not a clapped out 30k hour dog

 

[Cowabunga]

Stick with the big brands which are committed to long term back-up if intending to keep for 20 years or more. That means MF, John Deere, Case and New Holland. Parts support for other brands may be significantly more patchy.
Ideally it would be without Adblue for lower long term running costs, but if it has to be, it has to be.
Make sure the specification of the tractor is as future-proof as possible. That may mean a bit more horsepower than currently needed, a reasonable oil flow of at least 55 litres per minute, two spool valves, an auto hitch for trailers and a reasonable linkage lift capacity. This rules out something like a Tafe, which apart from the oil flow might well be just the ticket.

The models offered by the brands mentioned above will have something suitable and another brand to look at is Kubota but it is not one that I would pick for myself. It's not because they are not capable of working long hours though, because they certainly are.

Look for spare prices and long term availability, used tractor values, reputation, rust protection through design and, importantly, are they designed for easy repair and maintenance. Cab roominess, visibility, low noise and a good seat with more than adequate range of adjustment as well. Purchase price comes into it but tractors from these big brands hold their value very well and, over 20 years, and difference in purchase price becomes insignificant in relation to total annual running cost.

A reasonably heavy duty 75hp tractor, not a ‘garden’ tractor, should be more than adequate for any sub 100 acre mixed farm. They were ‘high horsepower’ tractors in the 1970’s and today’s models would easily outperform the 1970’s models due to having multi-speed synchromesh gearboxes, 4wd, power steering, electronic linkage control and nice quiet cabs. Believe it or not, none of which were common or standard on early 1970’s tractors like the MF185 and Ford 5000.

 

[Andy Nash]

Further to what Cowabunga, aka The Duck says, go to your local dealer and try a few and just buy what you like driving the most.
I don’t think there are any mainstream models to avoid as such either, the key being trying before you buy and having a dealer who is interested enough in you to let you do that.

 

[steveR]

They are leaps ahead of Chinese or Indian, but still a way behind the mainstream manufacturers. CNH or agco would be the experts at.this size range

Personally, I'd say Kioti is up there now for the bigger engined models. UNLESS, you are wanting all the bells and whistles of a top line arable tractor, which as we all know, costs!!

I looked at some Agco offerings and remain unconvinced...

It all comes down yo a good local Dealer, not a lad in a shed....

 

[dave mountain]

Personally, I'd say Kioti is up there now for the bigger engined models. UNLESS, you are wanting all the bells and whistles of a top line arable tractor, which as we all know, costs!!

I looked at some Agco offerings and remain unconvinced...

It all comes down yo a good local Dealer, not a lad in a shed....

new holland t5 would be the best at that size imo

 

[Hfd Cattle]

JD 3050,inter 956 or similar and watch it appreciate in value rather than brand new and watch it depreciate in value .

 

[BRB John]

I don't think anyone has mentioned the infamous 390 Massey yet so yeah if you can find one of those legends you'd be laughing.
If your set on new though I would prepare your wallet for a 40-50k hole in it.
And as far as brands goes It all about the dealers.
I personally would go to all your local dealers and explain what you want and see who you like the most and who can offer you the best deal.
And then comeback here and give us the low down so we can keep you straight

If you have plenty cash the Fendt 207 is pretty neat

 

[Cowabunga]

JD 3050,inter 956 or similar and watch it appreciate in value rather than brand new and watch it depreciate in value .

Tractors kept in good condition and of the sub 120hp size just don’t depreciate much, new or used, after the first three years. Especially not when general inflation is significant. Indeed depending on inflation, whether newish or classic, they might even gain value in cash terms. I remember selling about 20 MF5445 basic models with speed shift and power shuttle around 2006 I think and buying some of them back at three years of age for £2000 more than the original price and selling them on for that. Something tells me that they sold initially for £21k and sold again with less than 1000 hours at three years old for £23,000. It was very close to those figures.

 

[Cowabunga]

I don't think anyone has mentioned the infamous 390 Massey yet so yeah if you can find one of those legends you'd be laughing.
If your set on new though I would prepare your wallet for a 40-50k hole in it.
And as far as brands goes It all about the dealers.
I personally would go to all your local dealers and explain what you want and see who you like the most and who can offer you the best deal.
And then comeback here and give us the low down so we can keep you straight

If you have plenty cash the Fendt 207 is pretty neat

MF390 certainly held their value well, especially 390T versions with the 12x12 gearbox. However, they are now very old indeed, the youngest examples being about 25 years of age. Still good tractors but expect some wear and tear at that age.

Contrary to many opinions, I would look at what is available, new and used, and grab one ASAP, because both new and used values are only going one way and that is ↑

 

[dave mountain]

Tractors kept in good condition and of the sub 120hp size just don’t depreciate much, new or used, after the first three years. Especially not when general inflation is significant. Indeed depending on inflation, whether newish or classic, they might even gain value in cash terms. I remember selling about 20 MF5445 basic models with speed shift and power shuttle around 2006 I think and buying some of them back at three years of age for £2000 more than the original price and selling them on for that. Something tells me that they sold initially for £21k and sold again with less than 1000 hours at three years old for £23,000. It was very close to those figures.

TS90 with quicke loader was about £19k brand new 20 years ago. should have bought 5

 

[mar]

Would you say the New Holland T4.75 is a decent option?

The T4.75 and whatever the equivalent Case model is are built in Turkey and would be a budget model, you would be better going with a T5 series New Holland

 

[BRB John]

The T4.75 and whatever the equivalent Case model is are built in Turkey and would be a budget model, you would be better going with a T5 series New Holland

Probably a case Farmall? but I thought they were built in Italy? where are the T5 made?

 

[dave mountain]

Probably a case Farmall? but I thought they were built in Italy? where are the T5 made?

farmall 75c is the same as t4.75. t5 dual command is the same as farmall u, built in italy

 

[seedman stains]

Mf 5455/45 t2 or nh tla/ t5 both modern decent cabs and not to overly complicated, the problem may be trying to find a decent one ,or if your pockets are that deep why not a 300 series fendt.

 

[Hfd Cattle]

I could sell him a tractor 110 HP.......one careful owner .....then it came to me