Buying a 5525 HELP!

[maddog_madden1975]

Im buying a 2008 5525. I have two different tractors to choose from at two different dealers. Both are cab units with the same price tag. Heres the differences:

Tractor A
24/24 Power reverser
EH 540/540E PTO
2 Mid and Rear Remotes
542 Loader NSL
42 hours
EH Three Point


Tractor B
12/12 Power Reverser
540/540E PTO
EH Three Point
2 Mid and 3 Rear Remotes
563 SL Loader
46 hours
EH Three Point


Whats the best bang for the buck? Basically the onle difference i see is one has the 24/24 with a 542 nsl and one has a 12/12 with a 563 sl loader. Is the 24/24 worthe the smaller loader? Or do go with the 12/12 and get a much better sl loader? Please help!

[rutwad]

Is the 24 speed something you want? Nothing against it, but if you want the bigger loader then I would opt for the 12/12. You can always get where you are going with 12 speeds, but you may not be able to lift what you want with the smaller loader.

However, my friend has a 5525 with 542 FEL and it is plenty strong for the tractor. It can feel pretty unsteady when using the loader, especially with the narrow stance of the 5525.

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Tough decision. I'd say either would serve you well. There are times when I wish I had another gear in the 5-8mph area and there was only once when I wish the loader was stronger.

What are your plans with the tractor?