I meant "ADVICE" not advise, sorry.
OK, so is this kind of like the Chevy VS Ford thing OR are there really some far superior tractors in this category? And, is there brands that are supposed to be more reliable but more $ VS others that are cheaper & have more problems?
How would you rate these in regards to reliability, power/usefullness, quality, effectiveness on the farm, ability for parts/service/repairs, etc.....
Kubota
New Holland
John Deere
Massey Furgeson
Case
Others?
Are there any above I should steer clear of because of problems? That's my biggest thing, I don't want a cheap one that breaks down, which of those is the most reliable? Like, if we were talking about vehicles, I'd want a Toyota OR a simple & time tested Chevy. On the contrary, I'd ALWAYS stay away from Dawoo, Kia, Geo, etc- you see my point. I do NOT want an old tractor, I don't have time for the headaches, even if a 4020 is a great tractor, I just don't have the time to tinker around. I want new & reliable full power with top quality and no monkey-ing around all the time.
I have a 50 hp John Deer 5103 4x4 right now, 2 years old. I LOVE IT but I wish it was about 85 hp or maybe even 100. No problems with it, it's solid. I want to pull a bat-wing & I don't dare put anything on it past my 7 foot rotary mower. I also want more power for pulling fertilizer carts and disks. What do you think- do I need 70, 80, 90, 100 hp????? The 6 series John Deere seem like a good Deere to get OR maybe a big one of the 5 series (like I have) but with a lot more hp engine which IS available. Can I get as good of tractor with other brands? I MUST have 4x4 on my tractor- MUST!
Now, I am nervous with how much spraying I do that I'm getting my self killed with all the chemicals I'm putting on. Should I seriously consider an enclosed cab?
Thanks guys!!!!
OK, so is this kind of like the Chevy VS Ford thing OR are there really some far superior tractors in this category? And, is there brands that are supposed to be more reliable but more $ VS others that are cheaper & have more problems?
How would you rate these in regards to reliability, power/usefullness, quality, effectiveness on the farm, ability for parts/service/repairs, etc.....
Kubota
New Holland
John Deere
Massey Furgeson
Case
Others?
Are there any above I should steer clear of because of problems? That's my biggest thing, I don't want a cheap one that breaks down, which of those is the most reliable? Like, if we were talking about vehicles, I'd want a Toyota OR a simple & time tested Chevy. On the contrary, I'd ALWAYS stay away from Dawoo, Kia, Geo, etc- you see my point. I do NOT want an old tractor, I don't have time for the headaches, even if a 4020 is a great tractor, I just don't have the time to tinker around. I want new & reliable full power with top quality and no monkey-ing around all the time.
I have a 50 hp John Deer 5103 4x4 right now, 2 years old. I LOVE IT but I wish it was about 85 hp or maybe even 100. No problems with it, it's solid. I want to pull a bat-wing & I don't dare put anything on it past my 7 foot rotary mower. I also want more power for pulling fertilizer carts and disks. What do you think- do I need 70, 80, 90, 100 hp????? The 6 series John Deere seem like a good Deere to get OR maybe a big one of the 5 series (like I have) but with a lot more hp engine which IS available. Can I get as good of tractor with other brands? I MUST have 4x4 on my tractor- MUST!
Now, I am nervous with how much spraying I do that I'm getting my self killed with all the chemicals I'm putting on. Should I seriously consider an enclosed cab?
Thanks guys!!!!
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