100+ hp tractor suggestions

[Farmwithjunk]

What is your budget? New Holland has the TD-D line available with cab and FWA and is good affordable hp. As for older tractors, the 66 and 86 series Internationals were good machines. The Ford TW's are good tractors but if you are looking at one have a Ford/NH mechanic look it over for you as they had some issues.

I did not follow the John Deere line to be of much help with them but if you want some great real world advice about these tractors go to Viewing a forum - Machinery Talk and ask these guys. They will give you loads of information.

I owned a Deere 4250 for 8 years. Really good tractor! (110hp) The 4440 and 4450 are 2 of the best tractors Deere ever produced. VERY good reputation. Doubtful you'll find any of those models under $15,000 that are still in decent shape though, especially cab models. (Open station models are somewhat scarce) Green paint is apparently very valuable. 4230's and 4430's are quite a bit less money, but carry a few issues.

Robert touched upon a good idea. The XX66 and XX86 International Harvester models are amongst the best ever in their hp class, yet bring far less than comparable Deere's. My personal favorite is the 1066 (125hp on the pto)

Strictly speaking HP per dollar, your best buys will be Case, Ford, Massey, Oliver, and Allis Chalmers.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

I'm with FWJ as far as the 1066 Int. Probably find a good one with 4500 hrs for about $8K or so. Parts are phone call away....Go here.....Red Power Magazine BobG in VA

 

[Oleozz]

My friend Steve has a McCromick that's about 110 hp., he says its a great tractor.
In this area the Internationals are very popular, used they are selling for anywhere from $8000 up to $16,000 for one in mint condition.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

My personal favorite is the 1066 (125hp on the pto)

The 1066 is one of the best tractors ever built. But if the original poster is looking for a cab tractor he might want to look for a 1086 as the cab is a lot better on the 86 series.

Around here people know all about the 1066 and what they have and the price is right up there. If you find a 1066 for sale up here for what appears to be a good price chances are the tractor has been beat. The farmers just won't sell them here. I had a friend who passed away a few years back and one of his favorite hobbies was going to auctions in Canada and Ohio and buying 1066 Internationals. He would bring them home and put them up for sale and make a couple grand every time. The tractors never sat there for long either before someone scooped it up.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

The 1066 is one of the best tractors ever built. But if the original poster is looking for a cab tractor he might want to look for a 1086 as the cab is a lot better on the 86 series.

Around here people know all about the 1066 and what they have and the price is right up there. If you find a 1066 for sale up here for what appears to be a good price chances are the tractor has been beat. The farmers just won't sell them here. I had a friend who passed away a few years back and one of his favorite hobbies was going to auctions in Canada and Ohio and buying 1066 Internationals. He would bring them home and put them up for sale and make a couple grand every time. The tractors never sat there for long either before someone scooped it up.

And besides the obvious fact that the 1066 is a great tractor, they're a very handsome ride too.

Don't rule out a 966. It's ALMOST the same tractor, just without the turbo and 25hp less.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

And around here the 966 is usually quite a bit cheaper the the 1066.

The 1066 is a great looking tractor.

 

[art]

For you boys on the red the 966 did have a larger cubic engine. It didn't start quite as well in the cold and even by adding a turbo they couldn't match the 414's short stroke for quick rpm gains. The 1066 and the 966 did both use the same chassis and in the 86 series the 10 went to the same rear end as the 14 series.

 

[redlevel]

MF 1100-1105 is a good 100-125hp option. I bought a 1105 ten years ago for $3800, put on two new rear tires, and used it for a couple of years, then sold it for $5000. It was one of the best tractors I ever owned. I believe you could find a good one in GA for $6000 or less. The isn't much demand for older high hp tractors here. Farmers use newer stuff and deer hunters and hobby farmers want 40-60 hp.

 

[Slippy]

Ok, all of you nice suggestions.

I think I failed to mention that 4wd is necessary with ROPS. I am on some pretty steap stuff and with a tractor of this size, I don't think I want to rely on a second chance.

I have done some searching for a 1066 as voted by Farmwithjunk and Robert, but have not found one in 4wd. 1066 must be popular because have not found many of them.

Robert, I think the 87 hp are a little on the light side.

Redlevel: doing checking now on a mf.

I have found a JD 4440 with cab 4wd. The 4wd is hydrualic as opposed to mechanical, any one know much about this, Farmwithjunk?

I am just looking for something that will pull a batwing. Although would be nice if I could find a great deal on something with cab and air, it is not necessary. Will probably use it 50 to 60 hrs per year. Think it takes two remotes to run batwing, one for each wing. So, with that, need two rear remotes.

So, in sum, cheap, stable, 100+ pto hp, parts availability, ROPS, 4wd and if possible, 1000 & 540 pto. Am I asking too much to get something like this under 10K w/ 4000 to 6000 hrs.

 

[radman1]

100+ hp in 4 WD with 4000-6000 hours is going to be hard to find for under $10,000. I have seen a few Olivers that could meet those criteria but now you are dealing with a more obselete tractor. Why 4 WD? 2 WD and no cab is will probably meet your requirements. Cab tractor will bring more that ROPS. Cabs in larger tractor are much more common and have better resale. 4 WD is not really necessary for batwing mower or baler.
We bought our IH 1086 cab 3 years ago for $14,000 from our uncle on his auction. Very well kept, shedded, 3500 hours with duals. 2WD and 3 rear hydraulics.