Comparison Help me decide...?

[jorswift]

Hey all.
So I recently came a 2 tractor owner. I currently have a 2005 Massey Ferguson 1528 28hp compact tractor with loader. Machine is great and a beast with around 1800 hours. I have only had it for about a year. It is starting to have some things wear down, leak and needing items replaced. But it doesnt stop its operation or abilities. Here this weekend I was able to get my hands on a cherry '96 or '98 John Deere 955 33hp with a 70A loader, 72" belly mower and 42-46" snowblower with around 1400 hours. The JD is a one owner and mainly was used for just mower and throwing snow. It really looks new except for the paint where from your boot heels and a cracked/weathered seat. I am going to be able to only keep one of the tractors. What would you keep and why?

 

[scootr]

They are similar in size. You didn't give the year on the JD?
I would keep the one that operates the best, is in the best condition...you got the new one for a reason right

 

[jorswift]

They are similar in size. You didn't give the year on the JD?
I would keep the one that operates the best, is in the best condition...you got the new one for a reason right

I think its a '96-98. I will have to match the serial #. Very true.

 

[2manyrocks]

Unless there is some major difference in parts availability and dealer service, I'd lean towards keeping the JD because of the yanmar engine and lower hours.

 

[5030]

As with any older model, things will either wear out or fail. If I were you, I'd keep them both actually. That way, if one becomes inoperable for any reason, you have a spare. Be apprised that any JD parts will be expensive and JD like most other manufacturers are discontinuing older parts. I will say Kubota isn't going down that road...yet. I can get genuine Kubota parts for both my getting 'vintage' 2000 and 2002 Kubota tractors. Inventorying parts for older machines is a major expense for any manufacturer.

 

[jorswift]

As with any older model, things will either wear out or fail. If I were you, I'd keep them both actually. That way, if one becomes inoperable for any reason, you have a spare. Be apprised that any JD parts will be expensive and JD like most other manufacturers are discontinuing older parts. I will say Kubota isn't going down that road...yet. I can get genuine Kubota parts for both my getting 'vintage' 2000 and 2002 Kubota tractors. Inventorying parts for older machines is a major expense for any manufacturer.

I wish I was able to keep them both. But it’s not in the books. If I made my living using them, then it could be justified. But at this point they are just a very “helpful” tool at maintaining our property.

 

[rScotty]

I would keep the Massey unless you have a need for the snowblower and midmower on the JD.
I understand the appeal of condition, but the Massey is little heavier tractor, a nicer transmission, and is more familiar to you.
In any case, I'd keep them both for a year and that should tell the story.

 

[jorswift]

I would keep the Massey unless you have a need for the snowblower and midmower on the JD.
I understand the appeal of condition, but the Massey is little heavier tractor, a nicer transmission, and is more familiar to you.
In any case, I'd keep them both for a year and that should tell the story.

Yeah I’ve only had the Massey for about a year. I had a Jd4300 before the Massey and a jd2240 with loader as well. I sold the JDs and found a steal on the Massey, so picked it up. It is a good little tractor though.

 

[mapper]

As with any older model, things will either wear out or fail. If I were you, I'd keep them both actually. That way, if one becomes inoperable for any reason, you have a spare. Be apprised that any JD parts will be expensive and JD like most other manufacturers are discontinuing older parts. I will say Kubota isn't going down that road...yet. I can get genuine Kubota parts for both my getting 'vintage' 2000 and 2002 Kubota tractors. Inventorying parts for older machines is a major expense for any manufacturer.

Massey parts are rather dear as well!

 

[jorswift]

Massey parts are rather dear as well!

That’s truth. And harder for me to get. No “friendly” dealers close by.