Just want a tractor

[Ccdteacher]

you'll probably be much happier if you purchase a good low hr used non emissions tractor.
Emission issues is the reason I bought a 2013 low hour MX5100 4wd tractor

Problem is getting financing for used tractor in our area. Talked to three banks and interest rates were through the roof.
One of the appealing features of the Mahindra, which for reasons explained in earlier post, I will not buy and the new Massey is that they do not use a regen system. It is more of an automobile catalytic converter system

 

[kenmac]

well, I usually don't finance, so I never thought about financing. I paid 24K for my 2013 mx5100 with 280 hrs.
Yes, I'm aware of the massey and mahindra not using regen up to xxx hp . I think Branson tractors use something else as well.
Not sure why others can't use another system like these companies do.

Not sure where HP range begins for the regen ,DPF on massey and mahindra

I would buy one of these than buy one with DPF

 

[bridge4]

well, I usually don't finance, so I never thought about financing. I paid 24K for my 2013 mx5100 with 280 hrs.
Yes, I'm aware of the massey and mahindra not using regen up to xxx hp . I think Branson tractors use something else as well.
Not sure why others can't use another system like these companies do.

Not sure where HP range begins for the regen ,DPF on massey and mahindra

I would buy one of these than buy one with DPF

I think the Mahindra/catalytic approach just runs hotter constantly, vs the DPF ones that only run super hot sometimes. It's like supercharging vs turbo...pro's and con's to both and everyone has preference.

 

[searcyfarms]

i havent had any issues with mine yet - i only have one tractor with it - will see how it goes

say what you want but at some point things dont last forever and we will all have to move to the new systems no matter what type they are

 

[ericm979]

A DOC like Mahindra and some Masseys use is different from the DPF on most tractors. Rather than burning trapped soot in the filter, it uses a chemical catalyst to help burn the soot. That can be done at a lower temperature than the typical DPF regen cycle where the soot trapped in the filter is burned.

Branson uses a combo DOC/DPF with continual low temp regen on the DPF part. It's yet another way to meet the emissions standards.

Most of these systems are pretty reliable. Even the regen ones often don't intrude on operation much if at all. Often if the regen happens while you're working the tractor hard you won't notice other than seeing a light on the dash.

Tier 4 standards for tractors under 75 hp are less strict than for pickups and semis. There's no DEF and EGR is generally not used (except for some DOC systems). So the under 75hp tractors don't have the kind of problems that some of those vehicle have.

 

[Ccdteacher]

I purchased my Massey from Maibach Tractor in Creston, Ohio. It was a 75 mile ride for me but worth it. I got my Massey for a better price than I was quoted by a closer dealer. I also got the better model for less, too. It pays to visit multiple dealers in different counties.

I am not tax exempt. It definitely pays to choose the county you buy your tractor in. Haggle and find lowest sales tax if you can.

I called Maibach as recommended yesterday. After 3 hours the owner came back with the terms and cost that we were looking for. As was your case we ended up with a 2019 vs the 2018 for less. He did not have the exact tractor on his lot. Found a dealer who had one and it will be shipped to his dealership. It was two hours from our house but worth it. The dealer was the best my wife and I dealt with throughout this process.

We ended up with the MF1740M. The new models do not have the regen system which was a plus form me. We take delivery in about 1.5 weeks

 

[searcyfarms]

I called Maibach as recommended yesterday. After 3 hours the owner came back with the terms and cost that we were looking for. As was your case we ended up with a 2019 vs the 2018 for less. He did not have the exact tractor on his lot. Found a dealer who had one and it will be shipped to his dealership. It was two hours from our house but worth it. The dealer was the best my wife and I dealt with throughout this process.

We ended up with the MF1740M. The new models do not have the regen system which was a plus form me. We take delivery in about 1.5 weeks

YAY thats GREAT NEWS, so glad you found a place you and your wife were looking for as well as a unit to fit your needs and desires. Be sure to post pictures!!!

 

[Ccdteacher]

YAY thats GREAT NEWS, so glad you found a place you and your wife were looking for as well as a unit to fit your needs and desires. Be sure to post pictures!!!

Thank you. We are supposed to take delivery in a week and a half. If I can figure it out I will post a picture.

Thanks for your help and advice. I知 sure I will have many more questions as time passes.

 

[Ccdteacher]

Tractor was delivered this morning. Unfortunately I will be out of time for the next week so my wife will be breaking it in. Only question I have right now it that some of the controls seem a little stiff. Will they loosen up over time?

 

[Imold]

Congrats! Nice looking tractor wish I could of justified buying one like that, maybe in 3-4 years being my neighbor out at my other property offered to sell me the 40 acres next to my 12.7 acres in 3-4 years so that will give me a reason to upgrade.
I took delivery of my new MF GC1705 last week, Green and Orange didn’t seem to interested in answering all my newbie questions so I went to the MF dealer about a hour away and the salesman had no problems answering my questions plus he asked me questions like what size property I had what was the main use for the tractor and what else I was going to us it for, he spent a lot of time with me on this deal, I went back 3 times before I bought it and in the meantime I tried going back to a couple other dealers but got the feeling I was wasting their time again although I did find out from the Orange dealer that all the emissions stuff basically starts at 26 hp on up.



Jim.