Tractor Sizing M9960HDC12, FEL, Cast Wheels, Filled Rears, Cab

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Well, I pulled the trigger on a M9960HDC 12 Speed, FEL, CAb, Cast Wheels and Rim Guard in Rear - Went back down to dealer this morning to put deal on hold because I was thinking of changing to a NH TS6.110 - but, for the menial tasks I do, cutting/baling hay & plowing every 4-6 yrs [6acre rotation cycle for 12 acres], I was still impressed w/ features, price, reviews and overall dealer confidence in the product

The advice from this forum also helped make my decision and set my mind at ease - a good friend of mine has the M9540HDC24 FEL and he swears by it and he tills annualy w/ 4-16 Bottom Plow, 10ft Disc & Cullipacker

Will post pics upon receipt, will also post reviews as I will be plowing late March - Early April and we will put this bad boy to the test!

[TripleR]

Congratulations, will be interested to see the pictures, thee is one at our dealer, but it was raining too much for me to get close enough to take a look; not in the market just curious. Did you get any additional rear remotes, rear wiper defroster, hydraulic to link...

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Congratulations, will be interested to see the pictures, thee is one at our dealer, but it was raining too much for me to get close enough to take a look; not in the market just curious. Did you get any additional rear remotes, rear wiper defroster, hydraulic to link...

TripR, 1 extra rear remote, no rear wiper - doing hay, this tractor will most likely ever see rain, so no rear wiper - hopefully don;t come to regret that when clearing brush or something - will be sure and post pics as apps come along, plow, disc, cullimuch...etc and haying of course - have no doubt on the haying, but curious to see how she responds to tillage

I will most likely have to put weights on front for tillage, not a huge fan of leaving buckets on for that work - too bouncy in field!

[xring100]

Awesome nice that you got some confirmation that it will do what you want from someone who uses one the way you want to. i can say the 12 spd is a good idea for tillage. This from a guy who does not do much plowing. The only time i wished i had gone the 12 speed route was plowing

Dave

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Awesome nice that you got some confirmation that it will do what you want from someone who uses one the way you want to. i can say the 12 spd is a good idea for tillage. This from a guy who does not do much plowing. The only time i wished i had gone the 12 speed route was plowing

Dave

Dave, I was tempted to go 24 Speed, I had the chance to get one for slightly higher price, even w/ my freight factored in of me hauling my [2] Tractors for Trade and hauling the Kubota back home [2 trips obviously, but may have been worth it], I don't think I will mind though until I start working the Tractor!

I think after I fit the [2] fields I plow, I will need to get the 50hr Break in work done! Nothing like dropping the hammer on a new tractor though, we'll see what she's made of for sure!

marc

[xring100]

24 speed would be cool guess you have to draw the line somewhere the 50 hour service was a bit of a shocker for me but since you've had a large tractor I'm sure you wont be surprised at a $400 bill for oil and filters. The amount of metal on the magnets in the trans was also surprising.
You may want to consider installing one of these valves in the side case drain to the trans. You can install a 5/8" spring loaded hose clip in the land of the valve so it can not be accidentally opened by a branch or something.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VC..._d_detail?pd=1

Dave

[foreman Etexas]

Congrats on the new tractor. Can't wait to see some photos. As a hay baler myself the rear wiper is something that I wish I would have got but going to add,its the dust that collects on window from baler...

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

Congrats on the new tractor. Can't wait to see some photos. As a hay baler myself the rear wiper is something that I wish I would have got but going to add,its the dust that collects on window from baler...

I never even thought of the 'dust' Etexas having always had open cab tractors - i may touch base with the salesman Monday and have him add the rear wiper after I see what the cost is!

[M8560HD12 TAMMARC FARM]

24 speed would be cool guess you have to draw the line somewhere the 50 hour service was a bit of a shocker for me but since you've had a large tractor I'm sure you wont be surprised at a $400 bill for oil and filters. The amount of metal on the magnets in the trans was also surprising.
You may want to consider installing one of these valves in the side case drain to the trans. You can install a 5/8" spring loaded hose clip in the land of the valve so it can not be accidentally opened by a branch or something.
Fumoto F-105 Engine Oil Drain Valve:Amazon:Automotive

Dave

Will definitely look into the valve! Have to go through a whole new learning curve now - having used a 1969 Oliver 1755 and 1972 IH574 for last 15yrs, I will be sure and have dealer walk my wife and I through the tractor before I have it delivered - she does the driving while we bale and is still upset about the cab, No more sun for her while either raking, tedding or baling!!!

[xring100]

Will definitely look into the valve! Have to go through a whole new learning curve now - having used a 1969 Oliver 1755 and 1972 IH574 for last 15yrs, I will be sure and have dealer walk my wife and I through the tractor before I have it delivered - she does the driving while we bale and is still upset about the cab, No more sun for her while either raking, tedding or baling!!!

Sounds like you need a his and hers tractor. if i didn't play in the woods so much i would have a cab.

Dave