Most comfortable tractor?

[James]

Currently running a mf 7618 with cab and front suspension. Not too bad a tractor on the whole but has gotten pretty uncomfortable esp on roads. What newer tractors are very comfortable say specced with the best seat that manufacturer has to offer.
obviously I'm assuming that they all would have front axle and cab suspension and be in the 180-200hp bracket.
Dealer doesn't think anything can be done to improve mine so just got me wondering on a Sunday afternoon.

 

[Colliedog]

How many accumulators has your front suspension got and have you serviced them lately? Before you spend a fortune changing a tractor that you like have a read of this post. I have completely transformed the ride in my tractor. https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index...ulator-pressures-for-the-perfect-ride.313622/

 

[Bald Rick]

When you’re approaching 60, the most comfortable tractor without a shadow of a doubt is .....








.. the one you watch someone else drive.

 

[Bald Rick]

Currently running a mf 7618 with cab and front suspension. Not too bad a tractor on the whole but has gotten pretty uncomfortable esp on roads. What newer tractors are very comfortable say specced with the best seat that manufacturer has to offer.
obviously I'm assuming that they all would have front axle and cab suspension and be in the 180-200hp bracket.
Dealer doesn't think anything can be done to improve mine so just got me wondering on a Sunday afternoon.

Fastrac is unbelievablely comfortable for road work btw

 

[Treemover]

I used to do a lot of roadwork and I found, there was roads, and then there was rough roads. Tyre pressure has a massive impact, I would dare say, more of an impact than any suspension. I used to alter my tyre pressure according to the load, and what route I was on. But I know plenty that run tyres at 20-30 psi; and I used to run, on the roads loaded anywhere from 17 - 23 psi. Just to compare, I often did field work at 13-17psi; and sowing at 7-9psi.

 

[James]

How many accumulators has your front suspension got and have you serviced them lately? Before you spend a fortune changing a tractor that you like have a read of this post. I have completely transformed the ride in my tractor. https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index...ulator-pressures-for-the-perfect-ride.313622/

Won't be changing just yet!

 

[James]

I used to do a lot of roadwork and I found, there was roads, and then there was rough roads. Tyre pressure has a massive impact, I would dare say, more of an impact than any suspension. I used to alter my tyre pressure according to the load, and what route I was on. But I know plenty that run tyres at 20-30 psi; and I used to run, on the roads loaded anywhere from 17 - 23 psi. Just to compare, I often did field work at 13-17psi; and sowing at 7-9psi.

Yes I would alter tyre pressures too according to the job. But would only carry weight on front linkage when it's needed

 

[James]

Fastrac is unbelievablely comfortable for road work btw

Without a doubt I'm sure they are. Not the best rep for reliability on here

 

[KB6930]

Fastrac then JD for comfort suspension wise for me

 

[Colliedog]

Won't be changing just yet!

You will have to join this thread as you could share some useful knowledge with @davidroberts30 https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index...ront-suspension-accumulator-pressures.319220/

 

[Farma Parma]

Currently running a mf 7618 with cab and front suspension. Not too bad a tractor on the whole but has gotten pretty uncomfortable esp on roads. What newer tractors are very comfortable say specced with the best seat that manufacturer has to offer.
obviously I'm assuming that they all would have front axle and cab suspension and be in the 180-200hp bracket.
Dealer doesn't think anything can be done to improve mine so just got me wondering on a Sunday afternoon.

Same age T3 Masseys here the 6480 moves quite a bit on front axle yet the 7499 moves half as much. weird eh.
6480 deffo better overall. newer 7700 seem better with newer front axle but no matter what cab setups they have its no that much diff to the Air in older models.

 

[Pingu]

Tyre pressure and get the front accumulators checked first but for comfort for me has gone in this order
Fastrac
Claas but Fendt with air cab suspension is equal
Fendt with standard suspension or full spec Deere in 3rd

 

[James]

Same age T3 Masseys here the 6480 moves quite a bit on front axle yet the 7499 moves half as much. weird eh.
6480 deffo better overall. newer 7700 seem better with newer front axle but no matter what cab setups they have its no that much diff to the Air in older models.

My 5713 is the most comfortable I have. Front and cab suspension is fantastic and even on much narrower tyres at higher pressures it's so much better than the 7618

 

[Mouser]

JD 175 just pips fendt 724 for empty tractor comfort. Put a front mower on the fendt and its incredibly smooth. Both on big tyres with 38" rim which are better than last one on 42"

 

[Farma Parma]

My 5713 is the most comfortable I have. Front and cab suspension is fantastic and even on much narrower tyres at higher pressures it's so much better than the 7618

you will have a lighter tractor there mind & iam sure the lighter they are the better the systems can cope

 

[mo!]

Not quite in the same league but we recently changed pivot bearings on our old 3125. I took the opportunity to show the day release lad who is the main driver how to set the tracking as it had been disturbed. After both side had been sorted he had some road work to do and commented on the difference in ride. It might be worth having the front axle laser aligned, the constant grabbing can make the front end bounce. My T7.210 rides wonderfully with weight on the front and back. Empty it is a bit jittery.

 

[davidroberts30]

My 5713 is the most comfortable I have. Front and cab suspension is fantastic and even on much narrower tyres at higher pressures it's so much better than the 7618

Defo get your accumulator pressure checked then

 

[HarryB97]

I'm not surprised you find your 76 uncomfortable we used to have one where I used to work and most of us refused to drive it and I have friends and neighbours who are the same and most of them are hardcore Massey fans! Always found 6r Deeres and 700 series Fendts very comfortable. I'm very pleased with my Valtra with air cab and front axle suspension and vf tyres at 10-14psi especailly for such a light and short wheelbase tractor. Generally the heavier the tractor the more comfy, its hard to beat a 7 or 8r Deere.

 

[whindy]

Have a jd 6155 r dd on 38in wheels lovely ride ! Spray/ drill tractor.it has a high spec seat arm rest controls. Also have a 6150 r on 42 in wheels horrible on the road. Can't help to think the 42 in wheels have a lot to do with it.tried a puma 165 which was crap the 04 6820 was far superior.

 

[Lewis821]

I'm not surprised you find your 76 uncomfortable we used to have one where I used to work and most of us refused to drive it and I have friends and neighbours who are the same and most of them are hardcore Massey fans! Always found 6r Deeres and 700 series Fendts very comfortable. I'm very pleased with my Valtra with air cab and front axle suspension and vf tyres at 10-14psi especailly for such a light and short wheelbase tractor. Generally the heavier the tractor the more comfy, its hard to beat a 7 or 8r Deere.

??? refusing to drive a modern tractor with suspension and an air seat. Try one of these for a few years around the cambridgeshire fens then youll be glad to get back on a massey