Comfortable tractor

[Dman2]

So getting a bit creaky, and have constant back issues especially after spending a few hours on our Massey 5480.
Like the tractor but it only has front suspension.
Our Arion has cab and front suspension and is far more comfortable.
So, if I was to change the Massey what should i buy that is comfortable
Looking at similar size or very slightly bigger 4 or 6 cyl

 

[snarling bee]

There is only one answer. Fastrac.

 

[robbie]

I know many won't agree but my mate who helps from time to time always says how comfortable my maxxum is. He also drives a Massey 6616 and reckons not only is the ride bloody awful but to just sit in, its the most uncomfortable tractor going.

 

[KB6930]

John deere suspension beats them all apart from fastrac. I've had them all on demo and JD's will be a smoother ride than the rest with full cab and axle.

 

[TripleSix]

Fastrac

Or an 8000 series Deere!

 

[Kevtherev]

Valtras I’ve been in are pretty comfy

 

[Romeogolf]

I had Claas, struggle with back issues and bought a fastrac. No contest. No back pain from driving tractor now. Not just the brilliant ride comfort, the cab space on a 4220 is fantastic.

 

[Tarw Coch]

I know many won't agree but my mate who helps from time to time always says how comfortable my maxxum is. He also drives a Massey 6616 and reckons not only is the ride bloody awful but the juts to sit in its the most uncomfortable tractor going.

Yes, I know someone who would second that, MF 7700 vs Case maxxum

 

[Tompkins]

Its funny because I would automatically say Fastrac as the ride is excellent but when I used to do 7-8 hours road work in one I would get a a weird pain in my back, I could never work out if it was the seat or driving position perhaps.
Been driving a Valtra lately and got to say it is very comfortable although it has got cab suspension, a decent seat in it and 710s on the back as well.

 

[L P]

I found tall tyres, suspension, 3 axis seats wrecked my back, I was in so much pain at times I wondered if I could continue tractor driving for much longer. I now run unsuspended tractors with simple seats and have absolutely no issue with my back. Bone-shaker is much better for me it seems. Just park a suspended tractor by a rigid one with a big baler running flat chat, rigid just gently rocks on the tyres, suspended looks like a ship in a rough sea

 

[Wellytrack]

You can fit your 5480 with cab suspension too reasonably economically.

Id try that first.

 

[james ds]

The new Valtra t series are very comfortable , drivers off other brands are surprised at the differance.

 

[Bossfarmer]

NH?

 

[bobajob]

Do any of you get a motion sickness with some of these cab suspensions?
I have felt that in the past driving our old T1 Valtra.
New maxxum we have now is quite comfortable

 

[Two Tone]

I wonder how many others like me, used to suffer with constant bad backs?
Until they bought a JCB Fastrac!

 

[thorpe]

John deere suspension beats them all apart from fastrac. I've had them all on demo and JD's will be a smoother ride than the rest with full cab and axle.

jd are you having a laugh? i went carting grass for a neighbor one day on a deere and i told him if i went again i'd take my arion and he would have to pay!

 

[Speedstar]

So getting a bit creaky, and have constant back issues especially after spending a few hours on our Massey 5480.
Like the tractor but it only has front suspension.
Our Arion has cab and front suspension and is far more comfortable.
So, if I was to change the Massey what should i buy that is comfortable
Looking at similar size or very slightly bigger 4 or 6 cyl

Try a Fendt 516 as the front axle povits from the clutch belhousing & they are very smooth

 

[KB6930]

jd are you having a laugh? i went carting grass for a neighbor one day on a deere and i told him if i went again i'd take my arion and he would have to pay!

I has an arion for 3 yrs and it was nowhere near as comfy as our deeres with only front suspension. Possibly due to crappy sears seat instead of grammer but it wasn't as good as deeres then we got an R with full suspension and it was better again . Current ride is a 4220 fastrac and suspension wise it's simply unbeatable

 

[robbie]

jd are you having a laugh? i went carting grass for a neighbor one day on a deere and i told him if i went again i'd take my arion and he would have to pay!

Did a bit of time on a 7530 and it was a bloody awful ride on the road.
Now a 7930 that was something else and was like spending the day in a great big comfy armchair

 

[KB6930]

Did a bit of time on a 7530 and it was a bloody awful ride on the road.
Now a 7930 that was something else and was like spending the day in a great big comfy armchair

It's funny we've a 7530 full suspension and I find out 6930 with only TLS a better ride .

Our 7820 and 7930 as you say are the business!!