Valtra v John Deere

[Farmer_Joe]

ripon are good, i dont even run deere (anymore) but use them alot for spares etc

service cost would be a good idea to price to compare as hally says

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Who is your local valtra guy?

Brian Robinson is the nearest but theres scrutons at York

 

[lloyd]

I was told the bigger JDs now come with 3 years warranty as standard .
If your last tractor has done you well and the dealer is good then why change ?

 

[benny6910]

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

I might be wrong but I think the cab suspension on a m is only coil springs not oil like a r

 

[Northeastfarmer]

I might be wrong but I think the cab suspension on a m is only coil springs not oil like a r

I’ve just been checking and yes you’re correct

 

[Northeastfarmer]

I was told the bigger JDs now come with 3 years warranty as standard .
If your last tractor has done you well and the dealer is good then why change ?

Why do people change wives..sometimes you fancy a change and ride something different

the JD is numb for a loader but I could live with that just for lifting bales

 

[Lakesdigger]

Stability wise jd might be the better with a loader there a heavy tractor compared to others as a rule.

 

[juke]

Stability wise jd might be the better with a loader there a heavy tractor compared to others as a rule.

i have driven both brands and im not going to knock either but the valtra has much better weight balance over jd

 

[Lakesdigger]

i have driven both brands and im not going to knock either but the valtra has much better weight balance over jd

Jd's own loaders are heavy compared to others which may affect that. I know of a 6130r and i was surprised to find the loader alone weighs just over a ton!

 

[lloyd]

Why do people change wives..sometimes you fancy a change and ride something different

the JD is numb for a loader but I could live with that just for lifting bales

Well now you've said money no object and your not worried about
breakdowns go for the Valtra.

 

[hally]

Has the 6130

Jd's own loaders are heavy compared to others which may affect that. I know of a 6130r and i was surprised to find the loader alone weighs just over a ton!

we had a jd loader on the last 6130 we had, hated it tbh much preferred the quike we had on the previous tractor. Our loader is on and off like a brides nightie and the jd was an awkward bugger to drop off.

 

[juke]

Has the 6130

we had a jd loader on the last 6130 we had, hated it tbh much preferred the quike we had on the previous tractor. Our loader is on and off like a brides nightie and the jd was an awkward bugger to drop off.

quike loaders are the cats tits, dont think there is much better

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Well now you've said money no object and your not worried about
breakdowns go for the Valtra.

Money is definitely an object...one we’d like to spend as little as possible

 

[hally]

Money is definitely an object...one we’d like to spend as little as possible

That 6130m is a very well proven tractor so should be very reliable

 

[lloyd]

Has the 6130

we had a jd loader on the last 6130 we had, hated it tbh much preferred the quike we had on the previous tractor. Our loader is on and off like a brides nightie and the jd was an awkward bugger to drop off.

Got a JD loader on a 155 and it squeals for fun ,was Quicke before
and will be next time.

 

[nosmokenopoke]

If you get a Valtra make sure you get a Valtra loader, I got a mx loader on mine and the loader brackets are a disgrace for restricting steering lock!

 

[juke]

Jd's own loaders are heavy compared to others which may affect that. I know of a 6130r and i was surprised to find the loader alone weighs just over a ton!

i was just making reference to deere and valtra for tractor balance and weight distribution ,

 

[Farmer 83563]

Jd's own loaders are heavy compared to others which may affect that. I know of a 6130r and i was surprised to find the loader alone weighs just over a ton!

We have a 623R loader on a 6120m, with hindsight should have gone for a smaller loader as the back end can feel a bit light on slopes. Otherwise really happy with the 6120m, tight turning circle makes it a very useful loader tractor.

 

[hally]

We have a 623R loader on a 6120m, with hindsight should have gone for a smaller loader as the back end can feel a bit light on slopes. Otherwise really happy with the 6120m, tight turning circle makes it a very useful loader tractor.View attachment 934589

That looks a very handy loader tractor with the slopey bonnet.

 

[Lakesdigger]

i was just making reference to deere and valtra for tractor balance and weight distribution ,

I was just pointing out that if jd's own loader is adding 300/400kg extra weight to the front end of the tractor compared to a quicke it would have a big influence on weight distribution.