Cab, 12x12 shuttle and self-leveling loader?

[farmer2009]

Ok after you clarified it a little. I would recommend a utility tractor. Maybe a JD 5055e or 5065e. Kubota m6040. LS 7010. NH 55 or 65 series just pick a letter set. Should be able to find all of these used. The self leveling loader may have to be an add on though.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

TSO, You are right, snow wasn't in the first post but it was in my second and around here no one ever thinks of doing snow without a blower so I never thought to be more specific. And I can see the confusion about bush/brush now that you point it out.

When I wrote the original post, I was figuring the 12x12 would have been the biggest limiting factor. Most models I've looked at are either HST or 9x9 (which isn't enough choice) or 16x16 in a too-big machine.

Trailering is not a concern.

farmer, thanks for those suggestions, I'll take a look.

Its too bad LS doesn't have any 'real' dealers around. There's 4 within reasonable driving distance yet none of them give the warm and fuzzy feeling that they'll still be there in 5 yrs, never mind trying to get parts in 20 yrs. I really liked the a couple of their models when researching for the 3300

 

[WilliamBos]

MF has the most standard options, add an Alo loader, you are all set. they are self levelling, the best loaders money can buy.

With it being Christmas, I figure that it's a good time to dream about my next tractor, not that I have any complaints with my B3300. My wife often talks about getting another dog (we already have 3) and my response is sure, when I get to have a second tractor......

Must have list:
Factory cab
12x12 shuttle trans (or greater, just don't want a 9x9)
Mechanical self-leveling loader with decent lift capacity
Aftermarket loaders are acceptable and easy to add to a good tractor that doesn't have one
Not likely new but don't want ancient either
Brand not really important but JD has a slight edge

As small as I can find meeting the above criteria.

Opinions?

 

[TSO]

MF has the most stsndard options, add an Alo loader, you are all set. they are self levelling, the best loaders money can buy.

I'd love a Massey 4608 myself ...

 

[farmer2009]

MF has the most stsndard options, add an Alo loader, you are all set. they are self levelling, the best loaders money can buy.

Well I can recommend to stay away from the 261, 271, 461 & 471 Massey Ferguson's. Dad has the 471. He got 1000 hours out of the first clutch. And everything I can find on it says that's on the high side most are around 800 hours some as low as 400.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Well I can recommend to stay away from the 261, 271, 461 & 471 Massey Ferguson's. Dad has the 471. He got 1000 hours out of the first clutch. And everything I can find on it says that's on the high side most are around 800 hours some as low as 400.

Yikes ! That's not good. Thanks for the heads up on those

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Is there an LS dealer around you? If so, how about something like this:

U5030C ｫ LS Tractor USA

Or, for a little more power and a hydraulic shuttle (which is a huge improvement, IMO):

XU5065CPS ｫ LS Tractor USA

I think both of these have self-leveling loaders. I know the U5020C that I test drove did.

You might be surprised at how much cheaper you can buy an LS versus an equivalent JD.

 

[WilliamBos]

I'd love a Massey 4608 myself ...

Agreed.


4600, 5600, 6600, 7600, 8600 are the ones I would buy.

 

[wmonroe]

Since you will have the smaller tractor I would get something like a Kubota M7040. It won't be too big but will give you more weight/power, limited slip front diff, go with hydraulic shuttle, selectable self leveling loader, creeper kit for tranny, bigger tires, front weights (in case you want to remove the loader and need front weight for skidding logs), and... Ok now I'm just having fun spending you're money.

 

[Green Power]

Agreed.


4600, 5600, 6600, 7600, 8600 are the ones I would buy.

They dont look half bad.