6430

[tjkadar]

Starting to look at a new 6430. Wanted to get a feel for folks experience with the 6030 series and what options are a must have. Tractor will be used for hay - square baling with a high capacity baler, round baling, stack wagon, etc. Probably go with two wheel drive and no FEL. We have 5 other older John Deeres (newest one bought new in 1984!) that will handle the FEL, tedding, and raking chores.

What do you guys think?

 

[RollingsFarms]

Starting to look at a new 6430. Wanted to get a feel for folks experience with the 6030 series and what options are a must have. Tractor will be used for hay - square baling with a high capacity baler, round baling, stack wagon, etc. Probably go with two wheel drive and no FEL. We have 5 other older John Deeres (newest one bought new in 1984!) that will handle the FEL, tedding, and raking chores.

What do you guys think?

well, i climed in a 6330 today and one word comes to mind....NICE!! from what i understand, the 6430 is Deere's delux tractor in that series, meaning you can get all kinds of things on it. one thing i have been told by many, but can't confirm, is the option for a small refridgerator. yeah, i said refridgerator.

 

[tjkadar]

Hmmm.. wonder if you can mount a microwave on top of the fridge?

 

[RollingsFarms]

Hmmm.. wonder if you can mount a microwave on top of the fridge?

i would honestly like to see a 6430 all decked out just to see how big the fridge is. the 6330 i was in today, was as nice as i've ever been in though, i can tell you that! they'll make haying enjoyable, put it that way

 

[ddivinia]

Starting to look at a new 6430. Wanted to get a feel for folks experience with the 6030 series and what options are a must have. Tractor will be used for hay - square baling with a high capacity baler, round baling, stack wagon, etc. Probably go with two wheel drive and no FEL. We have 5 other older John Deeres (newest one bought new in 1984!) that will handle the FEL, tedding, and raking chores.

What do you guys think?

They are really nice. Have you considered a 5000? A 5625 will do the baling no problem. Stack wagon - no sure.

6000s are beefy - sometimes I wish I had gone bigger but the reality is 5525 does what i need. The refrigerator option is really interesting sounding. HID lighting They have some cool automation stuff also.

Ordering a 6430 could take a while - lots of options. I bet you spend $75K on it also. ;-)

D.

 

[JDPN]

If $70000 for a new tractor doesn't float your boat, take a look at the new deere 6d series. It looks like a 6000 series tractor with a 5000 series deluxe cab. Looks about $9000 cheaper than a comparable 6030

6d Series

 

[tjkadar]

Actually, getting into a 6430 with 2WD and no FEL is only about $4,000 or so more than my 5425. The 2WD doesn't come with the premium cab, which saves money. Dropping the MFWD, FEL and some other features makes the tractor downright reasonable.

 

[ddivinia]

If $70000 for a new tractor doesn't float your boat, take a look at the new deere 6d series. It looks like a 6000 series tractor with a 5000 series deluxe cab. Looks about $9000 cheaper than a comparable 6030

6d Series

I dunno man, that 6030 is pretty hot. I saw a premium with all the HID lights, etc. That is one serious tractor.

D.

 

[ddivinia]

Actually, getting into a 6430 with 2WD and no FEL is only about $4,000 or so more than my 5425. The 2WD doesn't come with the premium cab, which saves money. Dropping the MFWD, FEL and some other features makes the tractor downright reasonable.

Really Is that compared to a 5425 MFWD?

When I bought my 5525 cab MFWD I looked at the 6415 also. It was going to be $10K more for it. I figured my wife would shoot me if I came home with that...

What is the big difference with the premium?

D.

 

[tjkadar]

I haven't gone through and looked at everything line by line, but the premium only comes with MFWD, has more transmission options, and the list goes on from there. I don't recall the exact numbers, but from what I recall, the 6430 isn't more than $6,000 above the 5425. Things still need to be firmed up but I am pretty shocked with the prices I have heard so far... I hope nobody has made a mistake.

But even on JD's configurator, the 6430 optioned out as a 2WD with no FEL stickers at $59,000.