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[Cherifarmboy]

Hi all, my first question is, would it be better to buy a jd 2840, 4020, or the 4030? We farm 100ish acres, all flat, putting in corn, beans, hay, and oats. My current tractor is the jd5085m with a cab. I would really like to have a second tractor that can match or better this one to eliminate a lot of the extra hooking/unhooking. I do not want a cab on this tractor nor do I need a loader. I have heard so many different opinions, but never comparing the 3 against each other, I do know the 4020 is stronger yet it is an older tractor than the other two, so finding a good one is hard, opinions please.

 

[farmgirl19]

Can't help you with the tractor info, as they are all overkill on my place. Others here, I am sure, will share advice. Just wanted to say "Welcome to TBN".

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[vtsnowedin]

At that age the difference between machines will be in their individual history and maintenance. Do you need two tractors in the 100HP class or would a smaller 50-65HP be handier for rakeing etc. and more fuel efficent on a lot of tasks?:welcome:

 

[Cherifarmboy]

That's a good idea but we have two old small tractors for the little tasks, I need something to run the jd920 moco, pull the 4 bottom, or run multiple balers at once. So buying a smaller under powered tractor won't help my situation.

 

[vtsnowedin]

I see. Good luck with your search.

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome: to TBN

 

[The kid]

Welcome to TractorByNet.