Tractor buying madness

[bigrigg150]

So the price of tractors is silly........but we all know that and probs getting sick of hearing it.........but 180-200hp tractor.....out of all of the different makes and models, which one will hold its value the best?
I dont mean which one will be worth the most after 3/4 years and 6000 hours i mean which one will hold its value the best.....loose the least money in the time owned?

 

[Wellytrack]

Buy one that’s finished depreciating and keep it forever. Won’t suit everyone but will be the least lost value..

 

[MrNoo]

JD 7910 would prob make you money!!
Got NH here and happy with them, cheap and cheerful, does the job, not trendy but who cares!!

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Zetor?

 

[SilliamWhale]

Probably the cheapest one out of all the big makes will incrementally lose the least

 

[snarling bee]

Surely it is which will be the cheapest to run per hour, depreciation is only part of that.

Fuel, repairs, warranty, dealer etc etc.

 

[Nearly]

Buy two that’s finished depreciating and keep it forever. Won’t suit everyone but will be the least lost value..

 

[Drillman]

How long is a piece of string, all brands are just one big bang away from costing a fortune

 

[benny6910]

I’m sure you’ll get lots of different answers to your question and you’ll end up no wiser from all the comments. Good look in your quest.

 

[Mr Onions]

Its all about knowing your costs, providing the residual value keeps pace with the new value the cost of ownership is not to bad. The one thing i have tried to do is match the tractor to the job, big hp tractors on muck cart or hedgecutters is expensive. 20 yrs ago 140hp tractor on 16t trailer was common now its more like 250hp. Anyone who says they can run a modern tractor for under £40hr inc driver is kidding themselves

 

[Pistonbroke]

JD 7910 would prob make you money!!
Got NH here and happy with them, cheap and cheerful, does the job, not trendy but who cares!!

Don't have one ,but I think they hold their money second hand as well as anything. Popular for export which helps

 

[Lakes Nash]

Best get popcorn out, 80’s or 90’s tractor thread tother day took some keeping up with!

 

[Chae1]

What's a 7910?

 

[Chuckie]

What's a 7910?

A ford. Like an 8210 but less power

 

[quattro]

What's a 7910?

Ford

 

[Chae1]

Sorry, I was thinking it was a JD.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Sorry, I was thinking it was a JD.

Don't think a ford 7910 would be 180 to 200 hp even on the downhill

 

[Nearly]

Don't think a ford 7910 would be 180 to 200 hp even on the downhill

some people like their rice pudding with the skin on.

 

[Moors Lad]

I’m sure you’ll get lots of different answers to your question and you’ll end up no wiser from all the comments. Good look in your quest.

^^^^^ This ! Questions like tho OP asks are so open-ended - I`m afraid I tend to switch off ......

JD 7910 would prob make you money!!

What's a 7910?

It rather looks like it`s a JD. Well that`s what he said anyway....

 

[Lakes Nash]

Sorry, I was thinking it was a JD.

A JD 7910 was mentioned,