1547 vs 1648 and the 1643?

[Matt400]

I think I would like HST, I have heard nothing back yet and the dealer I checked with only had sub-compacts. Please post back here with any info you learn.

 

[Wobblin-Goblin]

Looks like the smallest platform with a cab is the 1533 being 121" long and 62" wide, The only turbo model- (1540) can't be ordered with a cab. I think I read somewhere it interferes with the A/C hardware.
I priced a 1643 @ 35K otd with loader. More than I want to spend so have asked for a quote on the 1533 & 1635.

A 1540 owner on here reported heavy fuel consumption when the turbo is spooled up.

Yes, the 1540 uses a lot of fuel when she's running at higher revs. When the revs are down, it sips fuel like a miser.

Another thing I like about the 1540 is how quiet it is. I have no idea how quiet the new 4 cyl. 1600 tractors are, but I doubt they are as quiet as the 1540.

 

[Matt400]

Another thing I like about the 1540 is how quiet it is. I have no idea how quiet the new 4 cyl. 1600 tractors are, but I doubt they are as quiet as the 1540.

Hadn't thought about that, makes since with the exhaust having to pass through the turbo it would help to quiet it down.

 

[eatenabean]

Looks like the smallest platform with a cab is the 1533 being 121" long and 62" wide, The only turbo model- (1540) can't be ordered with a cab. I think I read somewhere it interferes with the A/C hardware.
I priced a 1643 @ 35K otd with loader. More than I want to spend so have asked for a quote on the 1533 & 1635.

A 1540 owner on here reported heavy fuel consumption when the turbo is spooled up.

35k is high. I got my 1643-loader-power shuttle, land pride 6ft cutter, 6ft box blade for alot less than that.

As far a being loud........it sounds like a tractor. I only have a few hours on it, but i love it so far.

 

[Matt400]

I had to stand back and really "look" at what I want to do with it.
With just two tasks in mind-
1) Snow removal on a 50'x150' commercial lot and
2) Mow a sloped 1.5 acre field with trees

I started to realize that while these MF tractors are a nice unit they just seem overkill for my needs.

I figured if were to run a blower then I wouldn't need such a large tractor to push the snow around.
What I found was a 4WD, all wheel steer, short wheel base, 24hp Yanmar powered diesel tractor. Some will say "its a lawn mower" and I suppose it is but there are lots of options including 3 different cabs for winter and a front mount 54" blower.

Its a John Deere X749. The Dealer wanted to sell me the 2305 that has the same engine for the same price, tractor & mower only, no loader but the X749 fit my needs better so I ordered one.