Thanks for the inputs and validating the update. I'll be going with the Rotella T6 5w40. The 5 or 10w30 would have likely performed adequately, but I figure they had a reason for updating the specs. I just wish MF/Agco would make this info like spec updates easier to find on their website.
The owners manual for my 2860M calls for either 5w30 or 10w30. I was looking around online and found a quick reference sheet and a video from Massey Ferguson that calls for 5w40. Then a quick google search indicated that there may have been an update to 15w40.
Was there a technical bulletin...
Thanks for your valuation. That's pretty close to the value I gave them as a starting point. Although I hadn't intended to purchase any equipment this year, I am honored to add this to my 'fleet'.
My niece did go talk to the dealer they purchased the tractor from, and they basically gave her the run around. I was able to provide dealer comps for all of the equipment they had, and gave them a very fair offer based on that. I now own another tractor, and they don't have to deal with tire...
Thank you.
I've been doing some research on Machinery Pete and elsewhere online since I posted this and found similar pricing, also found there were a few tractor/loaders that were in the $20K range with similar hours. Your estimates help to validate what I am coming up with.
I also like...
My nephew recently passed away, and his family has asked me to help them establish pricing for his tractor and implements. Most of the comparable stuff I have found has been from dealers, so I came here hoping to determine reasonable private party pricing.
The tractor is a 3032E hydro with...
I have the 2860M HST with Deluxe Cab. I'm not sure about turning radius or top speed, but I can say it was cheaper than a JD 4052R with a basic cab. I really wanted a JD, but the Massey just beat it out in bang for the buck. A similar Kubota was even more.
The only thing that makes me wish...
I did it. Signed the papers Friday. Now waiting on delivery. I looked at Deere and Kubota, but felt like I got a lot more tractor for my money with the Massey Ferguson. I was also looking at a Deere 4052R and Kubota L4760. I decided on a 2860M with hydro and deluxe cab. I'm having a third...
Deere Loaders and Cabs are Mexico. Engines are Japan. I'm not sure where Danfoss builds the hydrostatic trans. Nobody seems to know where the rest comes from, even the dealers I asked. However, one did say "probably India"....
I went and crawled around on a 4R cab model at a local dealer. I can say the loader and cab are both made in Mexico. The engine is a Yanmar from Japan, I think we all knew that. The tractor itself just says assembled in USA, which indicates less than 50% domestic parts content. I couldn't...
I've been lurking here for many years, and am finally getting close to a new tractor purchase with a 4052R HST Cab model at the top of my list. Also looking at 2800M Massey's, but I'll save that for a different thread.
I know the final assembly location of the 4R series and others is in...