charleyfarmall
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Since I am moving and may need to leave a utility tractor with the farm in Tennessee I am looking at changing my tractor mix. My New Holland is going to Maine with me. The TN tractor needs to be very loader capable as my wife buys organic feed by the pallet for a local cooperative of people. It has to be capable of mowing a field, meaning a comfortable wheelbase. My experience says 71-72 inches minimum. Don't need a lot of Hp but we still run a 6 foot hog and flail as well as preparing growing space with up to a 6ft tiller.
I was looking at the 4120 with Mid PTO and extra valve, and self leveling loader ( great feature). The power reverser/ wet clutch is a big bonus. The down side is cost:
4120: $25,600
400cx: $5,500
The competition here is the DK45Se. Loader specs are close, regular syncro shuttle, mid PTO. Wheelbase is better at 74 inches ( vs 71.5). I don't have a quote so I don't know how well it will compare ( anyone?). I have heard rumors that the electrohydraulic PTO engagement is a little rough and may shear pins in the square baler which is not so good.
Not planning on a cab for either one. If I was going for a cab I would get the MF 1652/ DynaQPS. No interest in hydrostatic drive or 8x8 transmissions.
Comments?
I was looking at the 4120 with Mid PTO and extra valve, and self leveling loader ( great feature). The power reverser/ wet clutch is a big bonus. The down side is cost:
4120: $25,600
400cx: $5,500
The competition here is the DK45Se. Loader specs are close, regular syncro shuttle, mid PTO. Wheelbase is better at 74 inches ( vs 71.5). I don't have a quote so I don't know how well it will compare ( anyone?). I have heard rumors that the electrohydraulic PTO engagement is a little rough and may shear pins in the square baler which is not so good.
Not planning on a cab for either one. If I was going for a cab I would get the MF 1652/ DynaQPS. No interest in hydrostatic drive or 8x8 transmissions.
Comments?