Some Insight

[Yale]

Hi

I will be in the market for another tractor soon, whereby I would appreciate some advice on what to look for.
Budget will be around 25k Inc the dreaded vat as not vat registered.

So what would be classed as a good alrounder for general hay making tasks, mowing, towing trailer etc

Oh and prefer the Red variant but will look to others if they would be more robust.

Which red?

Massey,Case or a red Valtra?

In that sort of price bracket previous history and abuse will be essential.You need to find something which has been driven sympathetically,it doesn’t take long for a tractor to be wrecked by a rough ass.

 

[Ukjay]

what that grey pile of scrap that's in the muck spreader

?

You mean the classic. What's in the muck spreader god only knows what we managed to get in it...

 

[Ukjay]

Which red?

Massey,Case or a red Valtra?

In that sort of price bracket previous history and abuse will be essential.You need to find something which has been driven sympathetically,it doesn’t take long for a tractor to be wrecked by a rough ass.

Exactly, and also got to remember how honest folks are...

May also get someone I trust to vet the next purchase as far as possible, as I'm not too familiar with all the workings yet.

 

[Thomas5060]

For what you want I would be going for an NH TL100a/ T5060 or a TS100/110a or T6010/6020

 

[Yale]

@Ukjay post maybe the county you are in as folk on here need to know if they are close and have something suitable.

 

[Ukjay]

@Ukjay post maybe the county you are in as folk on here need to know if they are close and have something suitable.

Erm currently renting in Gloucestershire trying to find a new place.
Easier said than done currently... But looking for a place within 1 hr commute to Bristol & Yate.

Only got two properties on the short list at the mo, but not 100% on either.

 

[Yale]

| Crickley Hill Tractors

There’s one or two others there.

 

[Ukjay]

| Crickley Hill Tractors

There’s one or two others there.

That looks in good condition (doesn't show hrs though) , but if you buy JD - do you not have to be a real farmer, not a horse jock with some potential sheep's ?

 

[Yale]

That looks in good condition, but if you buy JD - do you not have to be a real farmer, not a horse jock with some potential sheep's ?

Would give you street cred........

 

[Ukjay]

Would give you street cred........

Feck Street cred, I don't talk to anyone ?

 

[essexpete]

But are all low HP tractors equal, what I mean is are some advertised claims over egged and therfore underpowered so to speak?
I do not want to make a mistake and regret making different choices.

Also, don't forget, I have only had 2 tractors in my life, and you currently have one of them ?

Did he whip out his ramps when you were not looking?

Have you considered a NH TSa?

 

[roscoe erf]

Feck Street cred, I don't talk to anyone ?

that Tourettes is a bugger

 

[roscoe erf]

Did he whip out his ramps when you were not looking?

Have you considered a NH TSa?

not got those heavy beast s any more nice alloy ones now

 

[roscoe erf]

here you go


£21,000
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Claas Arion 640 CIS
58 reg (January 2009)
9300 hours
50k air brakes
Zuidberg 3.5T Front linkage & PTO
Cab and front suspension
3x manual spools
New Brakes under 500 hours ago
*will not be sold with new tyres shown unless by separate negotiation.
*GPS not included
For sale due to upgrading tractor
£21,000 + VAT ONO

 

[Ukjay]

Hi All

Starting to look again at potential replacement tractor again following recent property purchase issues, whereby I would be interested to learn if McCormick Tractors are bad - as found these two, which on face value appear tidy examples but read a few posts to say they are problematic - so would be interesting to learn more on issues, also views on dealer would be appreciated (PM to save backlash if prefered)

| Crickley Hill Tractors

| Crickley Hill Tractors

Also would be grateful if anyone knows of something of similar price range that is considered a good buy, as the current house purchase looks more positive, so need to start looking at options.

 

[Stuart J]

Hi All

Starting to look again at potential replacement tractor again following recent property purchase issues, whereby I would be interested to learn if McCormick Tractors are bad - as found these two, which on face value appear tidy examples but read a few posts to say they are problematic - so would be interesting to learn more on issues, also views on dealer would be appreciated (PM to save backlash if prefered)

| Crickley Hill Tractors

| Crickley Hill Tractors

Also would be grateful if anyone knows of something of similar price range that is considered a good buy, as the current house purchase looks more positive, so need to start looking at options.

Nothing wrong with them, if not the most refined.
Gear changing can be clunky.

 

[Ukjay]

Nothing wrong with them, if not the most refined.
Gear changing can be clunky.

Thank you. Have you or do you own one? Have you had any electrical issues, front wheel issues on loader or rear axel issues?

 

[Rob5150]

I have a cx 100 with 8700h which has needed for nothing other than routine servicing.
As said above, not the most refined but nice and simple little tractors

 

[Ukjay]

I have a cx 100 with 8700h which has needed for nothing other than routine servicing.
As said above, not the most refined but nice and simple little tractors

That is what I am really looking for. Nothing to high tech that takes computers to tell you there is an undiagnosed fault, and hopefully something that I can maintain myself (wihtin realm of my tech abilty).

 

[Rob5150]

That is what I am really looking for. Nothing to high tech that takes computers to tell you there is an undiagnosed fault, and hopefully something that I can maintain myself (wihtin realm of my tech abilty).

Well I don’t think you will find much better than a cx then, are you looking at manual or electric shuttle? Check the synchros on a manual version as not everyone is kind to them