Valtra v John Deere

[Northeastfarmer]

Have had a quote for a John Deere 6130 M and a valtra N134
Both have loaders, the valtra has come in a few thousand more than the JD, I would say the valtra is a higher is spec than the JD but not a lot on it...tyre sizes are the same on both machines.
We have never had any other make but JD and I’m nervous of swapping.
Should I be...

 

[Farmer_Joe]

whats the warranty like for comparison?

Im not really a jd fan but you cant ignore there excellent residual values, that would drive me to jd assuming warranty was equal,

but if your keeping it forever that wont matter i suppose?

 

[Fish]

How much oil flow does each tractor have?
Valtra will have separate oil tank for hydraulics.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

whats the warranty like for comparison?

Im not really a jd fan but you cant ignore there excellent residual values, that would drive me to jd assuming warranty was equal,

but if your keeping it forever that wont matter i suppose?

The warranty is longer on the valtra.
Won’t be keeping it forever. Usually 8 years

 

[Northeastfarmer]

How much oil flow does each tractor have?
Valtra will have separate oil tank for hydraulics.

160L a minute on the valtra...I’d have to check on the JD

 

[michael N123]

What would it cost to add extra warranty to the jd so it’s same as valtra

 

[michael N123]

are John Deere M and R suspension the same ? Went in a 130R in summer and was very impressed with the suspension and I’ve always been a valtra man

 

[Northeastfarmer]

What would it cost to add extra warranty to the jd so it’s same as valtra

I’ve not priced that...tbh our last JD has been trouble free *touches wood*
I think the valtra would probably be a better loader tractor but it’s only loading job is plonking bales on a trailer and a back up for our jcb

 

[Northeastfarmer]

are John Deere M and R suspension the same ? Went in a 130R in summer and was very impressed with the suspension and I’ve always been a valtra man

I’d have to check that, we currently have an R and it’s got cab and front suspension. I’m sure the suspension is the same on the M but I’d stand corrected
Valtra has air suspension on the front

 

[hally]

What would it cost to add extra warranty to the jd so it’s same as valtra

Alot I’m afraid. Jd warranty very stingy

 

[HarryB97]

I would swap, there's only a few K difference which is nothing on something like a tractor. The new Valtras are going down really well and taking out lots of other makes. It's better to have something than not and wonder what if. I'm on my first Valtra and after years on JDs its a much better machine.

 

[Farmer_Joe]

Keep what you have and just save the cash

 

[hally]

The 6130m will only be 40k if that’s important

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Keep what you have and just save the cash

I want it upgrading and a loader

 

[Northeastfarmer]

The 6130m will only be 40k if that’s important

So is the valtra

 

[Stewartry hill]

Go to the one with the best dealer service

 

[hally]

Price them to service also, jd main service £800 here whilst our agco Fendt was 2k, it’s the little things that make a difference. Jd residuals excellent and I would stick to what you know if you like the dealer.

 

[J 1177]

Dealer backup as good?

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Dealer backup as good?

Well ripon has always been very good...can’t speak about valtra I’m afraid

 

[hally]

Well ripon has always been very good...can’t speak about valtra I’m afraid

Who is your local valtra guy?