Hi Guys,
Just wanted to thank everyone here for all of the help I received concerning my tractor purchase.
I had posted a thread previously about help buying a 1440.
I ended up with the new Massey Ferguson 1445 Hydro w/ 1040 FEL. I purchased the tractor from Northwood Power Equipment in Northwood, NH. I have to say that I have been very pleased with my experience there, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a new tractor. I was even leaning towards a New Holland, at one point, but was so impressed with the dealer that I really wanted to do business with them.
I had an old International Harvester 28 hp 2wd tractor a few years ago, and was never really satisfied with it. I sold it and waited a few years before making my next purchase. Northwood Power Equipment let me demo four different tractors, which ended up saving me from making a poor purchasing choice for my needs.
The first demo was a 1428v with backhoe. I should have realized that it would be too small for my needs, but I was really trying to watch my budget. The next one I had on demo was a 1440s with backhoe. On comparing price/specs, I felt that I wanted a little more weight and FEL power, and then was ready to make a deal on a New Holland TC40D. The owner of Northwood Power Equipment, Harold, told me to give him another shot and sent over an Agco ST45 Hydro, and a Massey Ferguson 1445 powershuttle. This seemed like the perfect tractor for my needs - and we opted to go with the hydro. I have no regrets going with the Massey over New Holland, and feel as though I got a much better tractor for the money.
I could have saved a little money by taking the Agco ST45 instead of the Massey 1445, but I felt for resale I would be better off with the Massey Ferguson brand name instead of Agco (I didn't even know what Agco was when I first started looking into compacts a few years ago).
Anyway, thanks again for all of your help with this big purchasing decision.
BTW - Tonester, I'm hoping to get a chance to check you guys out at the Red Blazer sometime (We have a 9 mo. old boy and it is hard to get out at night sometimes!!).
Thanks again...
Just wanted to thank everyone here for all of the help I received concerning my tractor purchase.
I had posted a thread previously about help buying a 1440.
I ended up with the new Massey Ferguson 1445 Hydro w/ 1040 FEL. I purchased the tractor from Northwood Power Equipment in Northwood, NH. I have to say that I have been very pleased with my experience there, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a new tractor. I was even leaning towards a New Holland, at one point, but was so impressed with the dealer that I really wanted to do business with them.
I had an old International Harvester 28 hp 2wd tractor a few years ago, and was never really satisfied with it. I sold it and waited a few years before making my next purchase. Northwood Power Equipment let me demo four different tractors, which ended up saving me from making a poor purchasing choice for my needs.
The first demo was a 1428v with backhoe. I should have realized that it would be too small for my needs, but I was really trying to watch my budget. The next one I had on demo was a 1440s with backhoe. On comparing price/specs, I felt that I wanted a little more weight and FEL power, and then was ready to make a deal on a New Holland TC40D. The owner of Northwood Power Equipment, Harold, told me to give him another shot and sent over an Agco ST45 Hydro, and a Massey Ferguson 1445 powershuttle. This seemed like the perfect tractor for my needs - and we opted to go with the hydro. I have no regrets going with the Massey over New Holland, and feel as though I got a much better tractor for the money.
I could have saved a little money by taking the Agco ST45 instead of the Massey 1445, but I felt for resale I would be better off with the Massey Ferguson brand name instead of Agco (I didn't even know what Agco was when I first started looking into compacts a few years ago).
Anyway, thanks again for all of your help with this big purchasing decision.
BTW - Tonester, I'm hoping to get a chance to check you guys out at the Red Blazer sometime (We have a 9 mo. old boy and it is hard to get out at night sometimes!!).
Thanks again...