timb
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2002
- Messages
- 1,044
- Location
- Southwest PA
- Tractor
- Deere 4710/reverser, JD 318 (still needs TLC), JD LT160
Everyone seems to agree MFWD is the way to go with the compacts and I agree it sure seems to make sense.
However, I'm comparing the large-frame CUTs (JD 4610, NH TC40, etc.,) and the low-end of the utility-class tractors (JD 5220, TN 55). On the bigger toys leaving off the MFWD but otherwise similar equipment makes the pricing very comparible. Example : JD 4710 4WD and 5220 2WD. both with 12/12 PowrReverser. The 5220 brings a bit more hp (and a lot more torque), more 3pt and loader (521) lift capacity - at only a few hundred $$$ extra.
I like the idea of the extra lift capacities and PTO power of the utility class tractors for some chores I may get into - and I'm worried that I may end up with jobs a bit much for a compact - but going that large AND with 4WD starts to add up $$$ fast.
I would still like to have the 4WD, but the question is - would the extra mass and tire of the bigger class tractor "more or less" offset the 4WD grip advantage of the smaller tractor when digging in with the loader, plow/disk etc.,?
Other than maybe the grip and downhill braking in 4WD any other less obvious benefits that makes 2WD a has-been? I'll probably go with an ag-tire set-up and I'm leaning away from hydro so I wouldn't miss that. Guess I can live without the mid-PTO as well.
Thoughts?
Tim
However, I'm comparing the large-frame CUTs (JD 4610, NH TC40, etc.,) and the low-end of the utility-class tractors (JD 5220, TN 55). On the bigger toys leaving off the MFWD but otherwise similar equipment makes the pricing very comparible. Example : JD 4710 4WD and 5220 2WD. both with 12/12 PowrReverser. The 5220 brings a bit more hp (and a lot more torque), more 3pt and loader (521) lift capacity - at only a few hundred $$$ extra.
I like the idea of the extra lift capacities and PTO power of the utility class tractors for some chores I may get into - and I'm worried that I may end up with jobs a bit much for a compact - but going that large AND with 4WD starts to add up $$$ fast.
I would still like to have the 4WD, but the question is - would the extra mass and tire of the bigger class tractor "more or less" offset the 4WD grip advantage of the smaller tractor when digging in with the loader, plow/disk etc.,?
Other than maybe the grip and downhill braking in 4WD any other less obvious benefits that makes 2WD a has-been? I'll probably go with an ag-tire set-up and I'm leaning away from hydro so I wouldn't miss that. Guess I can live without the mid-PTO as well.
Thoughts?
Tim