Thoughts on 4 different tractors?

[bazman82]

So I've changed up my search a bit after some chats with the wife to free up some funds for other needs around the farm. I will now just basically be using the tractor to move round bales through some clay mud (during spring, fall and winter). Push quite a bit of snow when the time comes and the occasional hay making use (cutting, raking, teddering). Some of these tractors may not foot the bill for my round baler, a Gehl 2580 super wide. There will be some dirt work, but not much and any of the bigger projects, I will just rent a skid steer or dozer.

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These are the few that really caught my interest and the Branson is one I am leaning towards with just the info off the tractorhouse and the few reviews I did read. I believe it would do everything I need, minus the round baler. The downfall is that it is 1400 miles away....

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I forgot this was on my list too.

 

[ericm979]

There's one or two Branson 6 series owners on the Branson section of this site. It sounds like there's not a lot of support for them from Branson. But you should check it out yourself.

I'd be leery to buy a tractor sight unseen.

 

[bazman82]

There's one or two Branson 6 series owners on the Branson section of this site. It sounds like there's not a lot of support for them from Branson. But you should check it out yourself.

I'd be leery to buy a tractor sight unseen.

I was reading TYM took over them and looked like some TYM dealers can supply parts if needed. Video calls are a good option for buying like this, if the seller is willing. If not, then it is just as easy to move onto the next option.

 

[rScotty]

I'm looking at your choices: older used Montana, Mahindra, Branson, and an older medium high hour New Holland.

My guess is that your are an experienced mechanic with your own tools and facilities who doesn't mind - even expects - to be doing your own substantial repair and maintenance work. And that includes sourcing parts needed for older tractors no longer in production.

So I'm confused, what are you asking us on TBN? Those aren't models that people go looking for. Frankly, I think you'd do far better to drop back another decade older and buy an even older more mainstream tractor that has better manufacture and better support.
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[bazman82]

I'm looking at your choices: older used Montana, Mahindra, Branson, and an older medium high hour New Holland.

My guess is that your are an experienced mechanic with your own tools and facilities who doesn't mind - even expects - to be doing your own substantial repair and maintenance work. And that includes sourcing parts needed for older tractors no longer in production.

So I'm confused, what are you asking us on TBN? Those aren't models that people go looking for. Frankly, I think you'd do far better to drop back another decade older and buy an even older more mainstream tractor that has better manufacture and better support.
rScotty

Just opinions on the tractors listed. I do currently have a SAME Centurion 75 and a Farmtrac 785dtc. I am no stranger to fixing issues that come up or finding parts to these seemingly orphan tractors. The older mainstream tractors that I have seen, are not in great shape and look to have been abused. I would rather get that orphan tractor that doesn't look abused but more well used and just maintain it.

I have a heavy equipment shop within a few miles of me that works on everything and did some work on my farmtrac. I provided the repair manual and ordered the parts they needed and they were all set.

 

[rScotty]

OK. Makes sense. After all, we have a JD530 still in use. And there are several shops that will completely refurbish older 4020s.

 

[bazman82]

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This is a bit over my comfortable price range and only about a 5 and a half hour drive from me...

 

[jyoutz]

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This is a bit over my comfortable price range and only about a 5 and a half hour drive from me...

Still looks like a great option.

 

[dodge man]

I’d get the Kubota or the New Holland. Montana isn’t even in business anymore.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Just my opinion, but that Mahindra will outwork all those others. Now if you need that, I don't know. The Montana is actually a TYM tractor, also sold as a Mahindra in the same time period.
The Mahindra 8560 is a Mahindra, not a rebranded machine. It is a 10k+ pound machine as it sits without any ballast.

Good luck in your search.