Mike5252
Silver Member
I'm looking for a small frame compact tractor. I really like the New Holland TC 26, as I was very impressed with what it can accomplish in a pretty compact package (I have a fairly tight property, so a compact size is important to me).
I looked at the MF 1523, but it really didn't seem to measure up against the TC26 (primarily in hydraulics). What made things very interesting was the pricing I was offered on the 1528 (which is a medium frame 1500). I was quoted $15.5 for a 1528, 60" MMM and FEL. My local NH dealer was quoting me right at $17k for a TC 26 with similar equipment.
Is there a consensus that a MF 1528 at $1500 less than a TC 26 is a good deal? The 1528 just seems like a lot more tractor than the TC 26. Do the price quotes I have received seem reasonable?
Specifics:
-Size - MF is 6" longer and 9" wider (advantage NH, but I can live w/ these measurements)
-PTO HP (both HST transmissions) 22.3 v 19.7 - (advantage MF)
-Transmissions - MF 3 range HST, NH 2 range HST (big? advantage MF)
-Hydraulics- MF total flow 10gpm, NH total flow 8.4gpm (advantage MF)
-3 pt hitch -MF 2425lb at hitch point, NH 1265lb at 24" behind (I can't find cmparable figures at hitch or 24", but regardless I'm sure the MF will have more 3pt hitch list w/ these numbers, advantage MF)
-Loader - MF 960lb max lift at pivot point, versus 1090lb for NH (however the MF will lift 5" higher than the NH, advantage - none?)
Are there other tractors I should be considering at this price point? I priced a JD 2520, but I was getting numbers just under $20k for these. They seem like great tractors, but priced out of the market for me.
I looked at the MF 1523, but it really didn't seem to measure up against the TC26 (primarily in hydraulics). What made things very interesting was the pricing I was offered on the 1528 (which is a medium frame 1500). I was quoted $15.5 for a 1528, 60" MMM and FEL. My local NH dealer was quoting me right at $17k for a TC 26 with similar equipment.
Is there a consensus that a MF 1528 at $1500 less than a TC 26 is a good deal? The 1528 just seems like a lot more tractor than the TC 26. Do the price quotes I have received seem reasonable?
Specifics:
-Size - MF is 6" longer and 9" wider (advantage NH, but I can live w/ these measurements)
-PTO HP (both HST transmissions) 22.3 v 19.7 - (advantage MF)
-Transmissions - MF 3 range HST, NH 2 range HST (big? advantage MF)
-Hydraulics- MF total flow 10gpm, NH total flow 8.4gpm (advantage MF)
-3 pt hitch -MF 2425lb at hitch point, NH 1265lb at 24" behind (I can't find cmparable figures at hitch or 24", but regardless I'm sure the MF will have more 3pt hitch list w/ these numbers, advantage MF)
-Loader - MF 960lb max lift at pivot point, versus 1090lb for NH (however the MF will lift 5" higher than the NH, advantage - none?)
Are there other tractors I should be considering at this price point? I priced a JD 2520, but I was getting numbers just under $20k for these. They seem like great tractors, but priced out of the market for me.