Top 3 tractors of all time?

[sawdust]

Not far away there, except 398 is better than 390

We never had the need for a ginormous tractor that size... that was very nearly 100hp

first 6 cylinder I drove was a MF3080

 

[Grouse]

Ford 5000
NH 8340

 

[sh40]

Fiat 160 90
Fiat 110 90
Fiat f140

 

[SMID]

65 multi power, 185 , 699 2wd.

 

[sawdust]

To be fair, I've been fortunate to have had the pleasure of operation a lot of good tractors.
MF3070
Maxxum5140
Ford 7840
Ford 8340 (opened Up)
NH8340
MF6470
MF6480
MF5713

 

[holywell farmer]

Think I’ll declare @holywell farmer the winner, you’re welcome to disagree as long as you don’t mind being wrong.

Thanks

 

[Boysground]

Just my opinion

MF 3085 first tractor I bought as “mine” it was great.

Fendt 716 (old shape cab) most reliable tractors I have had. Very underrated

Fendt 724 current machine and its the best tractor I have driven. Loads of power compact and a great cab

A close 4th MF 65, learnt to drive on the 1 we had as a scraper tractor. We probably shouldn’t have sold it when it died

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[Mr Charisma]

I had a JD 7810 for 5 years , yes it was a good tractor , yes it was reliable and when traded in made good money but the tractor that replaced it was far far better in the field and on the road ,

It is of course only my opinion but a opinion that got me thrown off the JD lovers forum.

 

[Tarw Coch]

I had a JD 7810 for 5 years , yes it was a good tractor , yes it was reliable and when traded in made good money but the tractor that replaced it was far far better in the field and on the road ,

It is of course only my opinion but a opinion that got me thrown off the JD lovers forum.

So what did you replace it with?

Oh, and anyone know who the moderators for the machinery section are, we’ve got a member who needs evicting

 

[Mr Charisma]

So what did you replace it with?

Oh, and anyone know who the moderators for the machinery section are, we’ve got a member who needs evicting

That didn't take long

 

[2YardOfLard]

Nothing should make anyone's list if it can't be repaired at home.

To make my list it also needs to turn in a small space, be light on wet ground & not depreciate in value, so-
MF 35 (3 cylinder perkins version)
MF 135
Don't need a third.

 

[DeeGee]

Obviously people’s opinions on the best tractors will largely be determined by their own experiences and personal favourites etc.

But in terms of the importance of design etc the Ferguson T20 has to be up there as the most innovative and revolutionary design ever. Personally I feel you could also put the MF135 alongside it as a natural successor to the Fergie and the best selling tractor of all time. So IMHO first place should be awarded to the T20/135.

After these two then the field is wide open and there are numerous other great tractors that could vie for second and third place.

 

[Mr Charisma]

Nothing should make anyone's list if it can't be repaired at home.

To make my list it also needs to turn in a small space, be light on wet ground & not depreciate in value, so-
MF 35 (3 cylinder perkins version)
MF 135
Don't need a third.

How many would I need to establish 1200 acres ,,,,,, if we are going to plough it then a 135 will only pull 2 furrows here and possibly down to 1 furrow for a fair few acres ,
So let's say combine starts rolling on 15 July , averaging let's say 28 tons / hour ,,,,,, are we using 135 to cart crop as well , for me up to 5 miles away from grain store

Anyone going to give me a idea of how many I will need please

Ps bale and cart the straw as well and might as well add a bit of pre em spraying

 

[Boysground]

I had a JD 7810 for 5 years , yes it was a good tractor , yes it was reliable and when traded in made good money but the tractor that replaced it was far far better in the field and on the road ,

It is of course only my opinion but a opinion that got me thrown off the JD lovers forum.

I am probably eligible to be banned also. I have a 6250R and prefer my Fendt

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[bumkin]

How many would I need to establish 1200 acres ,,,,,, if we are going to plough it then a 135 will only pull 2 furrows here and possibly down to 1 furrow for a fair few acres ,
So let's say combine starts rolling on 15 July , averaging let's say 28 tons / hour ,,,,,, are we using 135 to cart crop as well , for me up to 5 miles away from grain store

Anyone going to give me a idea of how many I will need please

Ps bale and cart the straw as well and might as well add a bit of pre em spraying

i think your missing the point, the question was top three tractors of all time! i would estimate of all the tractors built the fergys have lasted and are still at work if you look around there is the odd dexta or inter but the fergs are every where they have lasted and are reliable

 

[oakleaf]

Grey Fergy
Ford 7000
Fendt 716
All were game changers.

 

[Boohoo]

Three of the ones we've owned of course;

1. David Brown 996 with Sekura lp cab, lightweight, nimble, reliable, economical, comfortable with everything where it should be and punches well above its weight. Has an easier life now but often pulled 8 ton silage trailers, 8 bales of silage and has prepared ground for spuds with a 90 inch rotavator.

2. Case 844XL, another one that punches well above its weight. Our first 40k tractor and our first 4wd tractor. An engine that just doesn't give up and grip like nothing else in its class. Has been seen with 12 ton silage trailers, 15 ton dump trailers and 14 bales of silage, not bad for 80hp! Has gained a turbo recently but hasn't visited the dyno yet.

3. Case 5140, powerful, economical, reliable and another one that could grip. Bit more headroom in the cab would've been nice but you can live with that when the rest, especially the engine, was so good. Way ahead of its competitors at the time, just wish we'd bought a 5150 Pro.

 

[Mr Charisma]

i think your missing the point, the question was top three tractors of all time! i would estimate of all the tractors built the fergys have lasted and are still at work if you look around there is the odd dexta or inter but the fergs are every where they have lasted and are reliable

I do get your point but just to throw another thought in to the conundrum , I know of many old 135 , 35 , major and whatever which are very reliable , but they actually do next to bugger all nowadays ,
Bit like my ex wife’s wedding ring ,,,,,,,,,, need weighing in


Only jesting of course

 

[Tomr10]

I do get your point but just to throw another thought in to the conundrum , I know of many old 135 , 35 , major and whatever which are very reliable , but they actually do next to bugger all nowadays ,
Bit like my ex wife’s wedding ring ,,,,,,,,,, need weighing in


Only jesting of course

Yer they do

 

[le bon paysan]

Fergie
Super major ( white wheels)
Renault 106 with turbo.