New basic Tractor choices?

[steveR]

I just had a lo ok online, There ranges make no sense. 5700,5700 dyna4, 5700s then 6700. they only offer dyna4 on 2 small 5700 global models, not the 6700 global which would be a sensible option surely?

A right bloody load of confusion, designed I suspect, to take you into the clutches of a Salesman so he can work his magic while explaining all the subtleties and foibles of the range...

 

[holywell farmer]

A right bloody load of confusion, designed I suspect, to take you into the clutches of a Salesman so he can work his magic while explaining all the subtleties and foibles of the range...

Massey 5460 speedshift basic if get one on second hand market

 

[seedman stains]

I just had a lo ok online, There ranges make no sense. 5700,5700 dyna4, 5700s then 6700. they only offer dyna4 on 2 small 5700 global models, not the 6700 global which would be a sensible option surely?
Perhaps they should have the prefix WTF range

 

[steveR]

I just had a lo ok online, There ranges make no sense. 5700,5700 dyna4, 5700s then 6700. they only offer dyna4 on 2 small 5700 global models, not the 6700 global which would be a sensible option surely?
Perhaps they should have the prefix WTF range

 

[Run to the hills]

Well our local Dealers cover Zetor and Claas. However, Claas tractors, new and old, don't appear to have the most robust reputation. I know that this can be said about pretty any brand but they appear to have a had a few shockers from reading here and elsewhere and also from speaking to 2 owners!

Morris Corfield are not really Zetor dealers these days, since the mighty Claas moved in... ;-(

Ahh, fraid i cant comment on claas reliability, havent had owt to do with them other then a drive in one

 

[Yale]

The new John Deere 6mc range look a tempting recipe.

Compact,relatively basic but can be specked up with suspension etc.

 

[steveR]

My experience of Class as last about 20 years ago from a couple of ageing combines... So probably not very relevant

 

[michael N123]

Always liked the look of the hurlimann xm range there’s quite a few older models with loaders in my area that seem to cope well with stockfarmer abuse

 

[steveR]

Always liked the look of the hurlimann xm range there’s quite a few older models with loaders in my area that seem to cope well with stockfarmer abuse

Blast from the past! Are they still imported?

 

[Cowabunga]

Blast from the past! Are they still imported?

As always they are badge engineered Same Deutz Lamborghini tractors. Some are even dressed up as Claas.

I'd have a Hurlimann. Its different and interesting, if only the badge and colour. I like the latest models.

 

[michael N123]

Blast from the past! Are they still imported?

Yess http://www.tunstalltractors.com/shop/category/66/Hurlimann/

 

[Jontym]

As always they are badge engineered Same Deutz Lamborghini tractors. Some are even dressed up as Claas.

I'd have a Hurlimann. Its different and interesting, if only the badge and colour. I like the latest models.

Totally agree Cowabunga, had this one twelve months now
Had Hurlimann's for over 20 years now, and can't really fault them.

 

[michael N123]

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Totally agree Cowabunga, had this one twelve months now
Had Hurlimann's for over 20 years now, and can't really fault them.

I do think they look very smart in the dark green compared to a claas

 

[GTB]

Just starting to have a look at what is about on the market to replace the old Zetor in the Spring! Possiby the last one I'll buy so probs going to have a nice spanker again, as I am never really that keen on 2nd handers having seen too many clunkers come back into "life" for some poor soul. Never actually bought a 2nd hand tractor in fact...

Looking for a new GFW tractor, 80-90hp, 4WD, FEL, capable of a spot of moderately heavier work now and then, but only doing 600hrs/annum as the workload is spread over other kit. Reasonable cab and usual bells and whistles inside. Good seat absolutely essential for my back!!!! Electro-hydraulics and usual sensible back end stuff like PUH, 3-4 D/A spools.

I have looked at a couple of "stockman" tractors from the bigger manufacturers and been less than impressed, and when doing a small amount of research, do hear some stories of less than robust engineering from mechanics working on them!

Not bothered if it's non mainstream at all, I have a Kioti 50hp compact that has blown me away at how good it is on build! However their range is a bit limited at the 70hp+ end of the market. Dealer a stretch too, since Reco packed up.

Basic engine tech would be appealing as with such low hours, I question the necessity of ad blue and the like.

AS you can probably tell,I am in no way a tractor junkie, so I'd value any suggestions of machines to look at in the coming weeks. The old argument against buying "Eastern or Foreign" tractors is a bit of joke in this day and age, with mainstream tractors being manufactured just about anywhere such as the MF Global range... China I think? NH in Turkey and India? etc etc

Who are your nearest dealers and what do they sell? Always a good starting point.

 

[steveR]

Who are your nearest dealers and what do they sell? Always a good starting point.

Totally agree GTB, but well worth getting some ideas and thought from users as well as Salesmen!!

 

[steveR]

Yess http://www.tunstalltractors.com/shop/category/66/Hurlimann/

Merci Bucks!!

 

[GTB]

Totally agree GTB, but well worth getting some ideas and thought from users as well as Salesmen!!

Personally I think customer service and backup is more important than brand. If the best/nearest dealer for those things sells a decent make then buy one of those.
Back on topic though, we have a 2003 case jx90u with a quicki q40 loader which has been faultless and if I was looking to change it I'd probably go for something as similar as possible. Case Luxxum???

 

[Thomas5060]

Personally I think customer service and backup is more important than brand. If the best/nearest dealer for those things sells a decent make then buy one of those.
Back on topic though, we have a 2003 case jx90u with a quicki q40 loader which has been faultless and if I was looking to change it I'd probably go for something as similar as possible. Case Luxxum???

Luxxumm is totally different to a JXU, it’s based on a Steyr, ZF backend etc. Closest to your one would be the Farmall C range

 

[DaveJ]

I have always liked the look of the Deutz range but know nowt about them really other than the old air cooled motors which were a peach in my Kramer! Dunno if we even have a local Dealer ;-)

Jim Price in Craven Arms or G Bryan Jones in Bishop's Castle. Both long established SDF dealers, although GBJ only started selling Deutz alongside Same in recent years.

 

[Cowabunga]

Personally I think customer service and backup is more important than brand. If the best/nearest dealer for those things sells a decent make then buy one of those.
Back on topic though, we have a 2003 case jx90u with a quicki q40 loader which has been faultless and if I was looking to change it I'd probably go for something as similar as possible. Case Luxxum???

You have a Case dealer near you? Where? NH dealer is busy your way and while not near, must be 40 or more miles on a round trip nearer than the Case dealer, if I’m thinking of the right one. Same tractor, different colour.