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Originally Posted by nrrd
Again, thanks for all of the knowlegable advise you people have shared. Obviously, there is a lot about tractors I don't know. I stopped by a CaseIH dealer and checked out a JX95 with cab and a LX730 loader, 4x4. Seemed to be a well built unit (but what do I know). Dealer is asking 40K. Unit is new. What are your thoughts on this tractor and the price? The round baler dad is using is an old Deere 530 which seems to still be doing an excellent job.
Dad farms in Middle Tennessee. Thanks.
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530 Deere has a great rep. Known as one of the reasons why Deere round balers are so popular. 100hp is plenty. How's the land lay? Hilly? Flat? Wet or dry? That'll effect how much weight and to a certain extent, how much power you need.
I took a look at the Bush Hog website. Their current best selling disc mower in 9' requires only 50 hp with a 90hp gear box rating. So 80 to 100 hp will handle baler, mower, and all other chores. Generally speaking, once a fellow has a few minutes in a nice cab equipped tractor, they park their old one. Heat and air feels better the older you get.
