Help me decide which 65-75hp tractor

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

"CNH" Google it.

International merged with case, Ford merged with NH and NH and Case merged to form CNH.

If money was no issue I would buy the Case, only because I have a 1950 case sitting in one of my barns.

I looked at the workmaster 37, I liked it but the warranty was a joke, the Case came in a few grand less, both those tractors were 5-6k over Kubota, JD E series and Mahindra in my area.

The DPF cycle only takes about 15-20 mins, that seems to be the consensus.

The prob is when the DPF filter gets clogged and needs cleaned out or replaced, then your talking big bucks, 2-3k, I know a few guys that work for caterpillar on industrial generators and they said it's best to avoid the DPF filters, there not a fan and they both said personally they suggest to chose the tractor that didn't have one. Which pushed me to Mahindra but that's out for you.

NH I believe uses a DPF, I'm thinking Case uses the additives.

 

[Turbys_1700]

It is the Farmall A series. I just looked at the info on the Case web site to compared it to the Workmaster. They have better overall information than the NH site but some of that info is incorrect. The Case site lists a WB of 96.4". It is 77.5" on the NH site and that is the correct number. The Case site lists a 13 gal fuel tank and the NH site lists 17. I don't know exactly how much my tractor holds but I just put in 13 gallons yesterday. It was below a 1/4 of a tank so I assume that the 17 gallon number is correct. I just looked and Tractor Data now has the info listed for the WM. Looks like they took the info straight from the Case site and lists a fuel capacity of 13.8 gallons. They also lists the 621 FEL capacity at 2204# at 500 mm at full height. My manual states this lift capacity as 2200# at 800 mm. The width on Tractor Data is listed at 77.5". It is 72" on the 4WD with R4 tires. I don't know what the width would be on a 2WD with the rears reversed. Looks like the WB and width specs have been switched.

 

[Gomer pyle]

Case and NH, in these models at least, both use EGR and a catalyst instead of DPF or DEF, same as Mahindra.
I did look really hard at a Mahindra 5570 but their lack of tranny options was a big turnoff.

 

[Gomer pyle]

I went to the NH dealer today. I decided against NH due to a 1.5 hour drive to the closest dealer and then the dealer was not very helpful nor did he seem to have much knowledge of the T4.75.
I've found a used JD 5085m that I like and it's a Tier 2 but it has 21xx hours. I know that's not a whole lot but still something to think about.
I'm also strongly rethinking about the Kubota. 12 or 8 speed if I go this route? Cast rear centers? Any other options y'all suggest?

 

[jeff9366]

I'm also strongly rethinking about the Kubota. 12 or 8 speed if I go this route?

TBN has a thread running on this exact topic: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-versus-8-speed.html?highlight=12+or+18+speed

 

[Gomer pyle]

Thanks. I hunted for and found it after I posted in this thread.
If I go Kubota, I will definitely get the 12 speed, the hydraulic flow alone is worth it to me.

 

[coss]

You obviously know best what you need, but if you are using the tractor for bush hogging and moving metal around with the FEL, you may be able to get by with a less powerful tractor. I have a couple of 38 HP tractors that work well for essentially those applications.

If you opened your search up to models down to about 35 HP, you might find a wider pool of used tractors with the specs you are looking for, and at you might even find a creampuff hobby farm tractor with few hours at much lower price than a new 60 HP tractor.

Now that I've said that, my neighbor has a Case DX60 that has been a great tractor for bigger chores, such as running a round baler.

 

[Texasmark]

I like mine. Has served me well since Sept. 2007 when I bought it new.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I went to the NH dealer today. I decided against NH due to a 1.5 hour drive to the closest dealer and then the dealer was not very helpful nor did he seem to have much knowledge of the T4.75.
I've found a used JD 5085m that I like and it's a Tier 2 but it has 21xx hours. I know that's not a whole lot but still something to think about.
I'm also strongly rethinking about the Kubota. 12 or 8 speed if I go this route? Cast rear centers? Any other options y'all suggest?

I would go with the 12 speed Kubota. The used Deere is a fine unit but in most instances a good used unit brings good money and the savings over buying new is not that great.

 

[Gomer pyle]

Well, I committed to the 7060HD12 today. He said it should be here +/- 3 weeks. Thoughts on loader 3rd function? I originally thought about a skid steer auger but I'm not sure if the tractor has enough hydraulic flow. I know most people get it for a grapple setup but I don't see myself using a grapple at this time.