I'm looking for a ~75Hp 4WD drive tractor with a strong loader. I originally was going to buy a Kubota M5-111 but, that ship sailed away 2 years ago and hasn't been seen since. I am not a fan of the John Deere mega-dealership plan and proprietary software in addition to premium pricing. I had the hots to get a Massey 4707 but, the local dealership closed so, that and AGCO/New Holland emission problems has me looking at CaseIH since there are two pretty strong dealers locally with reasonable pricing and delivery dates (not ~2 years in a configuration I don't want).
What I am having trouble with is understanding the real differences in the CaseIH ~75Hp Farmall A and C tractors. It looks like these are similarly priced when equipped similarly based on what I could glean from their online pricing tool.
I think I want the
Case IH 75A or C with the L610/L620 loader and a cab. Both seem to be ~$72K. What are the 'real' differences in these two tractors that I am missing? What is the real cost difference? Which is the better 'work' tractor for me?
Things I need it to do:
- run a heavy medium duty rotary 'bush hog' mower
- loader lift heavy loads
- how many bags of concrete on a pallet
- how high for a heavy round bale
- will an 84" bucket of wet sand unweight the rear of the tractor
- will it run a 72" tiller economically (540E PTO)
- ...
While I am pretty focused on CaseIH, I am willing to consider other brands. As mentioned, JD, Kubota, and New Holland are all local to me. Mahindra is an option too but, I know nothing about their bigger tractors. I do not want a Kioti. I would consider a gently used tractor but, right now they cost more than new!
I don't think I need to buy one this calendar year for a tax right off so, I have flexibility on the delivery date assuming it is ~6 months and not 2 years or more! The configurations need to be reasonable as well but, CaseIH doesn't seem to have the issues Kubota did and still does.
TIA,
Sid