erervin
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JD 5105M vs. JD 6330
I´ve been a member of this forum for a while now reading and researching John Deere tractors in the 75-100 hp range. A little background first. My father and I have 45 head of cattle and bale around 350 round bales of hay per year in east central Kansas. We have our JD 535 baler paired with a 1992-75hp JD 2755. Currently we cut the hay with a JD 260 disk mower paired with a 1975-84hp Ford 7000. This tractor has been rock solid through the years but we've decided to update this fall.
We have narrowed our decision to either a new 5105M or a slightly used (<500 hours) 6330. The 5105M is 90hp at the PTO and the 6330 is 85hp. Both tractors are priced in the upper $50´s.
I visited the four-state farm show a couple weeks ago in Pittsburg, KS and was able to see a 5095M next to a 6330. Both tractors would be fitted with SL-loaders, MFWD, and cabs. Both have the power reverser and several options for transmissions. We have no intentions of working ground; these will be used strictly for baling hay and feeding hay during the winter.
In talking to the Deere dealers, they're trying to persuade me into a 6-series in the possibility that we expand our operation in the future. I'm leaning towards the 5-series because it will satisfy the needs I have. We not looking to expand, as we both have full-time jobs besides our small ranching operation. I've heard it said that the 5M Series is basically a 6-series tractor in a 5-series body. I like the idea of a smaller size with the same amount of power.
I'm looking for suggestions. Which of the two tractors listed above would you choose and why? Thanks for your time.
I´ve been a member of this forum for a while now reading and researching John Deere tractors in the 75-100 hp range. A little background first. My father and I have 45 head of cattle and bale around 350 round bales of hay per year in east central Kansas. We have our JD 535 baler paired with a 1992-75hp JD 2755. Currently we cut the hay with a JD 260 disk mower paired with a 1975-84hp Ford 7000. This tractor has been rock solid through the years but we've decided to update this fall.
We have narrowed our decision to either a new 5105M or a slightly used (<500 hours) 6330. The 5105M is 90hp at the PTO and the 6330 is 85hp. Both tractors are priced in the upper $50´s.
I visited the four-state farm show a couple weeks ago in Pittsburg, KS and was able to see a 5095M next to a 6330. Both tractors would be fitted with SL-loaders, MFWD, and cabs. Both have the power reverser and several options for transmissions. We have no intentions of working ground; these will be used strictly for baling hay and feeding hay during the winter.
In talking to the Deere dealers, they're trying to persuade me into a 6-series in the possibility that we expand our operation in the future. I'm leaning towards the 5-series because it will satisfy the needs I have. We not looking to expand, as we both have full-time jobs besides our small ranching operation. I've heard it said that the 5M Series is basically a 6-series tractor in a 5-series body. I like the idea of a smaller size with the same amount of power.
I'm looking for suggestions. Which of the two tractors listed above would you choose and why? Thanks for your time.