Cadillac of tractors?

[Soundguy]

look at industrial manufacturing. no big iron working plants like there used to be in many places.. I do know of a foundry that still pours small castings like carbs and whatnot..but not like it used to be..

now back to regularly scheduled programming!

soundguy

 

[Builder]

Yep, now that obligatory the chinese/usa discussion is over, let's get the votes: I'm going with Deere. Might not be the very best (but darn close) in the drivetrain dept., but IMO, their fit finish and resale value push them past the others.
If I was a rich boy, I'd own all Deere.

 

[beppington]

... If I was a rich boy, I'd own all Deere.

I dunno, I'm trying to settle on which one to buy right now, & I think you gotta be a rich boy to buy any of them. Rich or do debt anyway. At least they have 0% financing right now on most or all of 'em.

 

[Matt in Virginia]

fwiw & imho,
Cadillac of Tractors? My answer would likely be Deere on most fronts. That said they have a junker or three in the lineup. I'm new to compacts but could gladly live out my days behind the wheel of an 8030 series Row Crop if 200-345 HP was my power range. And I did NOT have to pay for fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and fuel. Not to mention being at the mercy of the weather. Other than that I'd love to farm again...

75-125 HP 6030 Premium without question. Lukewarm on the 7030 series but would likely go that direction as well. Over 200 HP, but short of articulating, the 8030 is a prize. Though I would take a CAT Challenger over Deere if tracks were the choice...

I like Deere Dozers until you get above the 650. Above that I prefer CAT.

Would take a Cat Excavator every time over a Hitachi/Deere.

Prefer Deere on Backhoes... Would go 410 with an enclosed cab. If you need a 710 you'd likely be better off with an excavator. Had an owner try to convince me a hoe could compete with excavator... Once he got some time behind a little Hitachi 120-3 that all changed...

Regards, Matt.

 

[Rob-D]

I can walk into my dealer and get parts for my wife's little riding mower from the 80's.

Parts, resale, quality of build, castings-John Deere. The design problems on my 2006 were all addressed in the 2010 model, that's a good company. Stodgy company, PITA on many things but they're doing something right on their assembly lines.

Rob

 

[Brad_Blazer]

The longevity of John Deere speaks for itself. That and their effortless power steering.

 

[beppington]

I don't want a turbo engine, & unfortunately most of the JD's in my size/ power range have them. Therefore, I think I'll be getting a . :thumbsup: ..<-- note color

 

[keyser soze]

Deere holds resale the best

Rob

This is a common misnomer. It used to be true, but it isn't anymore. Especially with compact tractors.

So... Unless we're talking about a 4020 (real tractor not compact model) or a 55 or 60 series John Deere Tractor, you are indeed mis-informed.

In compacts, Kubota, hold their resale value the best. It's not even that close.

 

[Mike_Kanzer]

I don't know what is the "cadillac" of tractors, but IMHO Grady-White builds the best boats!

 

[Soundguy]

I don't want a turbo engine, & unfortunately most of the JD's in my size/ power range have them. Therefore, I think I'll be getting a . :thumbsup: ..<-- note color

why no turbo.. NA engines have a hard time breathing sometimes..

soundguy