X2 quads and a Jimny here,they are never used for anything to do with the housed dairy herd.
The Demo Thread
- Thread starter Bald Rick
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- Location
- Devon
Yea utv be handy for lots of those. Though probably not quick enough for escapees
Nor cheaper than pickup for run to ag merchant.
Link box do most of it just as well if not better.
But as I say, anyone can buy what they want if they can afford it
Finn farmer
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The price of a pickup for one. We've had one pickup and aren't keen on having another. Quad for seeding is great. Can go to a field once the ice has melted and add a few kg of grass/ha. 50ha/year of that atleast. Also it'll pull dead/paralyzed animals from very awkward places. Can't see the value in pickup. 10k€ buys you a rusted piece of crap. Whereas 3k€ every 3-5 years swaps old quad for a new one. And the tax benefits, almost like it's free.What's wrong with the pick up for delivering seed? Ground conditions will be good at that point.
Hardly keep a quad/ utv for 1 job a year. And I bet there aren't many dairy farms that use a quad for sowing seed.
But I said "need". Anyone can buy what they want if they can afford it.
- Location
- Devon
The price of a pickup for one. We've had one pickup and aren't keen on having another. Quad for seeding is great. Can go to a field once the ice has melted and add a few kg of grass/ha. 50ha/year of that atleast. Also it'll pull dead/paralyzed animals from very awkward places. Can't see the value in pickup. 10k€ buys you a rusted piece of crap. Whereas 3k€ every 3-5 years swaps old quad for a new one. And the tax benefits, almost like it's free.
everyone has to do what works for them.As long as you have an open mind to consider alternatives, who is anyone to say you're wrong?
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
Picked up a Wessex WFM145 yesterday to try out. Bit too narrow for the tractor but workable.
Have to say I am not that impressed with the flail action, supposed to be mulching but seems to be cutting more. Overall nice little thing but for roughly £3500 for the WFM175 I would have hoped for a better result.
No buy based off of this demo.
Have to say I am not that impressed with the flail action, supposed to be mulching but seems to be cutting more. Overall nice little thing but for roughly £3500 for the WFM175 I would have hoped for a better result.
No buy based off of this demo.
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- Location
- Scottish Borders
Surely to feck they cost the same as they are identical bar the colour of panel !
I have the Massey version and really like it .
I have the Massey version and really like it .
I was only gonna get 1 but the others insisted on coming out as well . I'll be hanging off to see what they do with them next .Surely to feck they cost the same as they are identical bar the colour of panel !
I have the Massey version and really like it .
- Location
- Scottish Borders
They look better in red !
I'd just about agree . I've been dragging a green one around gor 25000 bales and the red is a nicer colour to be honest . Too many changes got no reason just now tho on both coloursThey look better in red !
- Location
- Lincolnshire
The whole idea of using a different colour of paint is to sell at a higher price, some are prepared to pay it... think of Badge engineering in cars.Surely to feck they cost the same as they are identical bar the colour of panel !
I have the Massey version and really like it .
- Location
- Scottish Borders
I was told a bit of stockboard cable tied above the intake feeders stops a lot of stoor n shyte getting as far as the side chains etc, keeps it much cleaner . Needless to say in the 3 yrs I’ve had it, it is still on the to do list !
Mine has that it does bugger all . They've changed a bit of the netter and it not going well . The 2 demo machines went fine but its known issue this yearI was told a bit of stockboard cable tied above the intake feeders stops a lot of stoor n shyte getting as far as the side chains etc, keeps it much cleaner . Needless to say in the 3 yrs I’ve had it, it is still on the to do list !
ollie989898
Member
How did you like the Valtra?
Not a lot .
Pretty average at best to be honest.
Just a basic 1 manual spools etc an Active?
Plenty power rubbish cab
ollie989898
Member
Ah ok, yes unfortunately that one is pretty vanilla.
I've had smart touch and thought exactly the same .
I'd take a 20yr old every time.
The MF surprised me I used to drive 61 and 62 series and that 8s was OK
ollie989898
Member
You didn't like the smart touch all bells and whistles version? I'd rate it over the JD cab any day.
Nah not a chance for me I don't like the way the cab comes in at the top it feels small to me . I can't remember what smart touch is like but uou can't turn the seat in most of them because armrest catches the side
Speedstar
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- Location
- Scottish Borders
Has craig given you a beer or two for kind words on the MF