Re: Advice on buying a tractor

rrlund · Oct 24, 2009

Yes,3pt bale movers are common. Just not if you have to lift them very high. However with that said,there is a manufacturer here nearby who builds one that will lift high enough to get one into a feeder OK.

1936 · Oct 24, 2009

Always buy one running it is cheaper in the long run and saves a lot of grief if you are not able to get it running with a few simple items. Done it both ways and the running tractor by far was the better buy. The items you listed are good.

Mike M · Oct 24, 2009

Something in the JD 2cyl. style would work fine a 520 thru a 730 or if you want something more modern with a foot clutch look for a JD 2510 to a 4020 you can't go wrong with a 4020 !

Pat-CT · Oct 24, 2009

I agree with the JD 2cyl, look for anything 50 and above, some have 3 points on them, Or look for a ford, farmalls are great but they need a quick hitch to 3 point adapter.

PJH · Oct 24, 2009

Actually, a 50 JD is a little light on the front for the BIG round bales. I'm talking about 1200 lbs on up. I use mine on my 800 lb bales and it works fine, but it is too light on the bigger bales. It will make a valiant effort on the big bales, but the bale stays on the ground, and the front end raises up instead. OK on flat ground - will hurt you on hilly ground.

A 60, 620, 630 would suit you better for the 1200 lb and up bales.

My experience.
Paul

glennster · Oct 27, 2009

i must have missed your original post. what are your needs for a tractor? hp, general use? loader work? tillage? live pto or not?

Flurette Farm · Oct 27, 2009

his original post was on 10/24 and he had several responses so I'm not sure what he's looking for.

MSS3020 · Oct 27, 2009

Need more info. What do you want to do with it? WHat would be the largest type thing you would be using this tractor for. Lifting 1200 bales all day? pulling a round baler, small baler, mow cond., parades. For me when I was looking I looked at the 2 cyl. The advise I was given many moons ago was 2 cyl are hard on pto shaft joints like balers etc. So I bought a 3020 never had regrets. Has the weight not to be pushed around up or down hills by the equipment that I have. Not to mention the horse power is never lacking. I use mine from dragging a 7 foot bushhog, to haying, to moving snow, splitting wood and moving fallen trees, digging post holes...on and on..

Hotflashjr · Oct 27, 2009

I think the Super C you mention in your first post isn't enough tractor for the round bales. It would probably be fine for the rest of your needs. Maybe someone else can add more about that as I am not all that to familiar with them. I think a 4020 might be more than you need, but a 3020 or even a 2510 or 2520 might work. All are over 50 HP and with a wide front end should be able to handle the round bales I would think?? I would really look at the 3020 or 3010 if it was me.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 27, 2009

How about some specifics?

What is your budget? (Just the tractor, not including implements)

Any brand you favor? What dealers are near to you? Are you capable of doing basic mechanics yourself? More advanced mechanical needs? Do you see a cab tractor? How old/new? MFWD? 2WD? Gear drive? Hydro? Aversion to "foriegn brands"?

List ALL the chores you see it doing. (ie, moving bales (how heavy?) Mowing? Hay cutting/raking/baling? Tillage? Snow removal?

It's easy for most of us to tell you what tractor we LIKE, or what serves our needs best, but if you want a solid recomendation for YOUR needs, you have to give us more info.

Howard H. · Oct 27, 2009

It might not be just no responses - the forum is all garbled up for me for this thread.

The modern view is different than the old view.

I can't make heads or tails of the original post or any responses...

I never saw a budget of how much you wanted to spend... A 4020 JD might be a little overkill for what you need, but that is a good all around tractor...

Howard

buickanddeere · Oct 27, 2009

Depends on who you ask as for what you will get for an answer.
What are your intended uses? Area of the country, weather, soil types, hills, operator skill, distance to dealer and ability of the owner to perform minor to major repairs?
it's all to easy to purchase a $2500 tractor and spend $5000 in a year or two just to keep it running. And the tractor is still only worth $2500.
If it doesn't have live pto, live high pressure/high volume hydraulics, scv and remote outlets, 3 pt hitch and a real drawbar. Leave it alone.
May as well add power steering and diff lock if it's going to be a loader tractor. A rops for any user is a good idea and vital for amateurs.
M4WD will eliminate many sliding incidents. And reduce the number of times it's stuck. Pulling out a stuck tractor is when equipment gets damaged and people get hurt.
If you want to play, you have to pay.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 27, 2009

With knowing nothing about your experience, what you intend to do with it, or your budjet, I would recommend a Big Bud 747 or a Allis Chalmers G, or perhaps something in the power range between them.

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