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JD 8000 rt v Challenger 765
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<blockquote data-quote="warksfarmer" data-source="post: 4853298" data-attributes="member: 192"><p>Used a 8345rt for 2 years and it wasn’t a bad tractor generally although ended up with gearbox issues so it went. It without doubt never sat level when pulling and was always nose happy irrelevant of weight package in front of the cab. But it was a good tractor and a nice place for the operator.</p><p></p><p>Challenger wise we ran a 865c and 75e at various times. Both absolutely shocking on the road especially the 865c as there was very little control, clutch wise so pre-empting junctions became an art. Some people refused to drive it on the road it was that bad. At least with the 75 there was more clutch control.</p><p></p><p>We had an extended demo of a 765d and it pulled incredibly well but lacked refinement when compared to the 8345rt. And at the time the reputation of the ‘d’ series wasn’t great.</p><p></p><p>Think of a Challenger as a tank and the 8345rt as a tractor with some tracks fitted to the side. If buying for reliability then it’s Challenger every time but if buying from an operators point of view it’s JD.</p><p></p><p>Although saying that I wouldn’t get either due to fuel use but instead get a late Xerion 3800. Awesome machine with traction that exceeds the JD 8000rt and 700 series challengers. The xerion is extremely economical and has been to date the best tractor we’ve ever used.</p><p></p><p>As for the Magnums - on paper it’s the best solution and compromise but my god do they sound rough gearbox wise. I know of one in Cambs that wrecked the gearbox after 850 hours and it just sounded horrible when turning and even worse on roadwork.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="warksfarmer, post: 4853298, member: 192"] Used a 8345rt for 2 years and it wasn’t a bad tractor generally although ended up with gearbox issues so it went. It without doubt never sat level when pulling and was always nose happy irrelevant of weight package in front of the cab. But it was a good tractor and a nice place for the operator. Challenger wise we ran a 865c and 75e at various times. Both absolutely shocking on the road especially the 865c as there was very little control, clutch wise so pre-empting junctions became an art. Some people refused to drive it on the road it was that bad. At least with the 75 there was more clutch control. We had an extended demo of a 765d and it pulled incredibly well but lacked refinement when compared to the 8345rt. And at the time the reputation of the ‘d’ series wasn’t great. Think of a Challenger as a tank and the 8345rt as a tractor with some tracks fitted to the side. If buying for reliability then it’s Challenger every time but if buying from an operators point of view it’s JD. Although saying that I wouldn’t get either due to fuel use but instead get a late Xerion 3800. Awesome machine with traction that exceeds the JD 8000rt and 700 series challengers. The xerion is extremely economical and has been to date the best tractor we’ve ever used. As for the Magnums - on paper it’s the best solution and compromise but my god do they sound rough gearbox wise. I know of one in Cambs that wrecked the gearbox after 850 hours and it just sounded horrible when turning and even worse on roadwork. [/QUOTE]
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