Bigfoot62
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2008
- Messages
- 2,485
- Location
- W. Central Louisiana
- Tractor
- JD 5090M; JD 5085M; JD 5083E; NH TN70A; Ford 2600
I have a 2010 5085M with 700 hours on it. It looks like I may have the opportunity to buy a 2012 5083E with about 100 hours on it.
So, here's the real question:
Will there be enough difference to tell?
Just for clarification, MOST of my tractor time is spent in the hay fields. The 5085M does everything that I need it to. I feel that the E is really close to the same tractor, minus some of the "bells and whistles." I was telling a friend of mine that I'm looking for another cab tractor. He said, "well, why don't you buy mine?" Last year, he sold most of his land and all of his tractors and hay equipment, except for this E series.
I love my M with all the conveniences like the radial tires and the electro-hydraulic 3PH.
This E is 4WD with a cab and loader, 9-speed Power Reverser.
So, assuming he gives me a decent price, are there any reasons why this wouldn't be a good addition to my stable?
So, here's the real question:
Will there be enough difference to tell?
Just for clarification, MOST of my tractor time is spent in the hay fields. The 5085M does everything that I need it to. I feel that the E is really close to the same tractor, minus some of the "bells and whistles." I was telling a friend of mine that I'm looking for another cab tractor. He said, "well, why don't you buy mine?" Last year, he sold most of his land and all of his tractors and hay equipment, except for this E series.
I love my M with all the conveniences like the radial tires and the electro-hydraulic 3PH.
This E is 4WD with a cab and loader, 9-speed Power Reverser.
So, assuming he gives me a decent price, are there any reasons why this wouldn't be a good addition to my stable?