best tractor

[Muck Spreader]

Just checkout what you can still get parts for easily, or third parties are remanufacturing for and go from there.

 

[Joe S]

I need some advise what been your best tractor from 1980-1990 I'm on a budget i.e ford ,case, massey ferguson,

Got a 3400x John Deere for sale if that interests you? Only done 5500 hours, 40k, clutched shuttle. PM me if you want to know more.

 

[Robigus]

I need some advise what been your best tractor from 1980-1990 I'm on a budget i.e ford ,case, massey ferguson,

Have you got any tractors already?
Is there a good local dealer? What do they sell/support?

 

[J 1177]

Got a 3400x John Deere for sale if that interests you? Only done 5500 hours, 40k, clutched shuttle. PM me if you want to know more.

That a renault? Local council had one (the driver was a lad who previosly worked for us). Twas a good machine.

 

[Joe S]

That a renault? Local council had one (the driver was a lad who previosly worked for us). Twas a good machine.

Yep it’s a Renault painted green, deere engine reno everything else. It’s a good honest tractor just we have bought something else so it needs to go

 

[7610 super q]

Ford- MF - JD from the 80's pre electric era. Parts readily available, will hold their value, and pretty bombproof.

 

[J 1177]

Yep it’s a Renault painted green, deere engine reno everything else. It’s a good honest tractor just we have bought something else so it needs to go

It will be a good tractor. Depends what the Op's wanting but it may not be a bad bet.

 

[FIL46]

Don’t waist anymore time thinking or listening to daft suggestions and buy a MF 390 with standard box not 12x12 more to go wrong. If you just want a turn key simple tractor to top grass that’s the one you need, if you are on the flat 2wd will be fine but for a safer yoke on hills 4wd may be better. Only problem you have is finding a good one.

 

[Joe S]

It will be a good tractor. Depends what the Op's wanting but it may not be a bad bet.

I would say its ideal for the job, it works perfect too getting a hell of a lot more for his money too than all that classic stuff

 

[Stock]

[QUOTE="FIL46, Only problem you have is finding a good one.[/QUOTE]
Was there one ever made??......................................

 

[tweedale terrier]

Do you have a budget in mind ? Good 390's are worth gold !

 

[celtis man]

I sat in a 390 once was like being sat in a bucket
50 series deere far better a 1950 would be ideal

 

[Drillman]

Just buy the best, tidiest tractor that's in budget. As long as it's a mainstream manufacturer you won't go wrong.

@Joe S Green Renault would be a good starting point.

 

[Celtic Driver]

I sat in a 390 once was like being sat in a bucket
50 series deere far better a 1950 would be ideal

But the 390 is cheaper to repair when it goes wrong and a simpler tractor all round the JD better to drive for long hours in the seat .

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

I need some advise what been your best tractor from 1980-1990 I'm on a budget i.e ford ,case, massey ferguson,

4 x 4 or 2 wheel drive mainly topping,60 to 70 hp

How much grass are we talking? Have you got a topper sorted for it yet?

 

[tweedale terrier]

Maybe worth considering a fendt. If your not doing much with it you can sell the excess fuel it produces back to BP.

 

[celtis man]

Ah

But the 390 is cheaper to repair when it goes wrong and a simpler tractor all round the JD better to drive for long hours in the seat .

The deere will rarely give problems where as the fergie

 

[Rowland]

Case 856 much better than all the other 80ish hp case tractors ! 4 cylinder version of the 956

 

[simmy_bull]

Mf 390 or 390t with 12 x12 box

Grew up with one of those

 

[Boohoo]

I sat in a 390 once was like being sat in a bucket
50 series deere far better a 1950 would be ideal

Be glad you only had to sit in the 390 and not drive it. I'm glad my 300 series driving days are behind me.