No Frills Mixer Wagon Tractor.

As per title,changed from Keenan to tub mixer 18 months ago and 2 old tractors that used to drive Keenan are not man enough for the tub mixer.Ended up with best tractor,JD 6330 tied up on mixer.I need a reliable basic tractor but need at least 100 litres per min. Hydraulics to run cross conveyor fast enough,thinking about 120 hp.Not fussed about make any suggestions?TIA.
 

Blue.

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Livestock Farmer
As per title,changed from Keenan to tub mixer 18 months ago and 2 old tractors that used to drive Keenan are not man enough for the tub mixer.Ended up with best tractor,JD 6330 tied up on mixer.I need a reliable basic tractor but need at least 100 litres per min. Hydraulics to run cross conveyor fast enough,thinking about 120 hp.Not fussed about make any suggestions?TIA.
Not sure of hydraulic flow on my 6800 Deere but I fitted a faster motor on my tub mixer cross conveyor and it absolutely flies.
 

kiwi pom

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Location
canterbury NZ
As per title,changed from Keenan to tub mixer 18 months ago and 2 old tractors that used to drive Keenan are not man enough for the tub mixer.Ended up with best tractor,JD 6330 tied up on mixer.I need a reliable basic tractor but need at least 100 litres per min. Hydraulics to run cross conveyor fast enough,thinking about 120 hp.Not fussed about make any suggestions?TIA.
How many loads/hours a day are you talking about?
Pretty sure 100 litres a minute rules out a lot of tractors, sounds high?
 

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