Valtra C100
Model Year: 2004
Very pleased with tractor, having had it from new. Never missed a beat. 4 spools, electronic controls, clutch-less shuttle, joystick etc. Useful functions for timed hydraulic delivery on each spool, adjustable to suit whatever is being carried out. Never had a repair to date, but very low hours. Only wish list item would be a swing-out pick up hitch, as mirror attached to back window always needs adjustment, and difficult to see the pick up hitch, particularly in low light. C stands for compact, which relates to the size of cab, not the overall dimensions. Cab is fine for one, but too small for adult on rudimentary jump seat. Controls well thought out, and to hand. Even still on original battery, after 10 years use.
Pros: Size, power, reliability. Good visibility with droop nose.
Cons: Only down side in ownership to date is paint on mirror stems blistered off within 3 years, and some paint on frame now starting to flake, also on one or two parts of fiberglass exterior trim. Have had two occasions when tractor shut down, with error codes shown. Left for 10 mins, then when started up again all was well. Only reservation for longer term ownership would be anticipated cost of black box, and amount of electronics to have further gremlins.