Much tractor for £35,000?

[Beefsmith]

We could do with another tractor. Currently we are hiring through harvest which is costing £700/week and then using a contractor at other times during the year. Last year in total we spent £4,000 on hire and another £2,000 on a contractor. It will do about 350 hours a year so not massive but it’ll be more convenient for it to be in the yard all year round. What could we get for £35,000? It needs to be 50km/hr, 4 spools, 650 rear tyres. Main job is grain cart, rolling and occasional cultivation with a 3m shakerator or 5f plough. Probably wants to be around 200hp due to 16t trailers on air brakes.

 

[Chae1]

I'll sell you one of ours!

2011 NH t7050, 8500 hours. 50k front linkage, front pto, air brakes. Sidewinder 4 spools. New tyres 200 hours ago 710 rears. 600 fronts. Blue power.

Here she goes on a frosty morning. I'll throw in the stainless steel heat shield and toolbox too! Autosteer not included.

 

[MF 168]

For the work load you mention a 150 horse tractor would be plenty but for a bit of comfort with the 50k box you would be better with the higher hp you mention. As for brand I'd say go with the one you like. A tractor needs to be functional but it also needs to be one you like and are happy to drive otherwise a days work is a chore if that makes sense?.

 

[Steevo]

I bought a 2008 MF6490 with 4K hrs at that spec for similar money about 7-8 years back.

 

[james ds]

We could do with another tractor. Currently we are hiring through harvest which is costing £700/week and then using a contractor at other times during the year. Last year in total we spent £4,000 on hire and another £2,000 on a contractor. It will do about 350 hours a year so not massive but it’ll be more convenient for it to be in the yard all year round. What could we get for £35,000? It needs to be 50km/hr, 4 spools, 650 rear tyres. Main job is grain cart, rolling and occasional cultivation with a 3m shakerator or 5f plough. Probably wants to be around 200hp due to 16t trailers on air brakes.

A valtra t170 or 190 with 7-10,000 hrs with do all you want for the next 20 yrs , get a good one for £25k

 

[michael N123]

Loads of newhollands and cases to pick from

 

[jack6480]

There’s a Fendt 718 at pyketts

 

[FarmerFrank88]

We bought a 2012 Mf 6480 with roughly those specs 2 years ago for 35k at 3.5k hours. Ideal for the jobs you want imo but depends which brands you like or already have.

 

[GeorgeK]

We bought a 2012 Mf 6480 with roughly those specs 2 years ago for 35k at 3.5k hours. Ideal for the jobs you want imo but depends which brands you like or already have.

Second hand MFs do seem to be exceptional value for money, you can get a whole lot of tractor for under 40k

 

[mf7480]

Worth noting there are some exceptional deals on new at the moment.

 

[Beefsmith]

We bought a 2012 Mf 6480 with roughly those specs 2 years ago for 35k at 3.5k hours. Ideal for the jobs you want imo but depends which brands you like or already have.

Hostorically JD but more recently CNH due to unrealistic JD prices. We tried an MF before going down the CNH route but none of us like it to be honest. A £35,000 JD doesn’t look good value so they are off the list. We will look at Valtra though as I’ve a friend who rates them a lot.

 

[Chae1]

Worth noting there are some exceptional deals on new at the moment.

What brands?

 

[deere 6600]

Hostorically JD but more recently CNH due to unrealistic JD prices. We tried an MF before going down the CNH route but none of us like it to be honest. A £35,000 JD doesn’t look good value so they are off the list. We will look at Valtra though as I’ve a friend who rates them a lot.

Ay but in a few years jd. Still worth a fair bit , mmmm

 

[Manney]

My local Claas dealer has been slashing prices on used tractors.

Here's and example

HAMBLYS Used Tractors for sale | Arion 620 CIS | 41017409 | HAMBLYS

High quality used tractor from CLAAS available from stock. UK & European delivery. Dealer support, warranty & finance available.

hamblys.claas-dealer.co.uk

 

[kill]

My local Claas dealer has been slashing prices on used tractors.

Here's and example

HAMBLYS Used Tractors for sale | Arion 620 CIS | 41017409 | HAMBLYS

High quality used tractor from CLAAS available from stock. UK & European delivery. Dealer support, warranty & finance available.

hamblys.claas-dealer.co.uk

I had a quote for that exact tractor around September at £39950

I really can't see it could ever have been advertised at its highest figure

 

[Steevo]

I had a quote for that exact tractor around September at £39950

I really can't see it could ever have been advertised at its highest figure

Any trick to make it look like a good deal...!

 

[Tomr10]

We almost bought this a while back before it was repaired

McCormick XTX 200 Tractor. Year 2006. ONLY 2490 Genuine Hours. Excellent Tractor | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for McCormick XTX 200 Tractor. Year 2006. ONLY 2490 Genuine Hours. Excellent Tractor at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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[Weasel]

A valtra t170 or 190 with 7-10,000 hrs with do all you want for the next 20 yrs , get a good one for £25k

What are the valtra t120s like?

 

[Farmer_Joe]

valtras never go wrong, not sure why he fit new gearbox, just kidding,

Valtra T163 Direct. Year 2013. 7750 Hours. Just Had Recon Gearbox. Tractor | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Valtra T163 Direct. Year 2013. 7750 Hours. Just Had Recon Gearbox. Tractor at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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[holywell farmer]

We almost bought this a while back before it was repaired

McCormick XTX 200 Tractor. Year 2006. ONLY 2490 Genuine Hours. Excellent Tractor | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for McCormick XTX 200 Tractor. Year 2006. ONLY 2490 Genuine Hours. Excellent Tractor at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Going ok ?