471 Massey Ferguson

[SouthernMan]

kmanvt;

23k for the 471 w/shuttle, 5.5k for loader and bucket, and 1k for pallet forks...

the NH's and JD's were considerably higher. you have to keep in mind that the 3-number series MF's are made in Brazil, which makes the price difference. the 4-number series MF's are made in France and are much more expensive..

and, out of curiosity, what quotes did you get on similar NH and Kubota tractors?
SM

[kmanvt]

(Both quotes was for the ROPS model and included canopy, engine block heater, grill guard, & extra set of hyd. ports)

Below is the best price I got for both.

NH TN75A Standard with 32LC loader w/ QA heavy duty bucket - $29900
Kubota M8200 with 1251A loader w/ QA bucket - $30300

If I remember correctly the MF quote I got was either the 471 or 481 and it was $33K (same setup as above).

[onegreenday]

The MF471 takes the MF1070 loader with a 3100 lb lift capacity (full height/bucket edge) while the TN series takes the 32LC (current loader) with a lift rating of 2600lbs.

The MF lifts almost 20% more. The tractors seem to be about equal or close in price with the MF getting the Perkins and a combining valve option (for adding 3pt hyd power to loader and other implements).

The 3pt hitches are about equal and the MF has less tranny options

The TN75A a bit more stylish and 5730 lbs .

The MF 471 a bit heavier (4wd) at 6000-6305 (depending on brochure)