Lifespan of a newer Deere tractor - how long do you expect your tractor to last?

[RoyJackson]

I don't expect the longevity of newer tractors (especially CUTs) to anywhere near the older machines (15-20 plus years).
Newer machines are more complex and have a lot of non-essential components now. More complexity can lead to lower reliability.
However, those options are what the market demands.
I see a lot of old iron (Deeres and old Fords mostly) still in the fields, or sometime relegated to being stationary power units. But they're still being used and will likely continue being worked for the foreseeable future.
I don't expect too many modern (2000 and newer) tractors will be around in 20 years. It won't be the engines or transmissions putting them out of service...it'll be those non-essential peripheral items that no longer function.

Just my humble opinion...

 

[Agvg]

Many of those modern tractors with electronic hydraulic came in the mid and late eighties and they still works great, an example are MF 3000 series and Valmet/Valtra.

 

[Parkanzky]

I don't expect the longevity of newer tractors (especially CUTs) to anywhere near the older machines (15-20 plus years).
Newer machines are more complex and have a lot of non-essential components now. More complexity can lead to lower reliability.
However, those options are what the market demands.
I see a lot of old iron (Deeres and old Fords mostly) still in the fields, or sometime relegated to being stationary power units. But they're still being used and will likely continue being worked for the foreseeable future.
I don't expect too many modern (2000 and newer) tractors will be around in 20 years. It won't be the engines or transmissions putting them out of service...it'll be those non-essential peripheral items that no longer function.

Just my humble opinion...

The thing about those "non-essential" peripherals is that they're not essential. Over the years, they'll be bypassed and disengaged. In the end, the tractor will turn out to be almost as simple a collection of engine, transmission, pto, etc. as they've always been.

 

[MrWhippy]

My friend who's a grading/paving/foundations contractor has this to say about hydrostatic transmissions.

"They're great if you're the first owner. When they need repairs, it's cheaper to buy a new piece of equipment. If I'm buying used equipment, there has to be a warranty on the transmission that lasts as long as the job I'm buying it for. If not, you're just gambling."

 

[beenthere]

My friend who's a grading/paving/foundations contractor has this to say about hydrostatic transmissions.

"They're great if you're the first owner. When they need repairs, it's cheaper to buy a new piece of equipment. If I'm buying used equipment, there has to be a warranty on the transmission that lasts as long as the job I'm buying it for. If not, you're just gambling."

From what I see is that they are more rugged than what the contractor has to spout. Seems they are pretty bullet-proof, and I'd worry more about the electronics parts, switches, and safety junk hanging around everywhere.

 

[beenthere]

My friend who's a grading/paving/foundations contractor has this to say about hydrostatic transmissions.

"They're great if you're the first owner. When they need repairs, it's cheaper to buy a new piece of equipment. If I'm buying used equipment, there has to be a warranty on the transmission that lasts as long as the job I'm buying it for. If not, you're just gambling."

From what I see is that the hydrostatic tranny's are more rugged than what the contractor has to spout. Seems they are pretty bullet-proof, and I'd worry more about the electronics parts, switches, and safety junk hanging around everywhere. But then that is Deere mostly.

 

[tcreeley]

Speaking of wear- the front tires on my TC30 are holding air, patched, but cracked all the way around the side walls. I use the fel a lot, but I am careful to have the right air pressure. The rears show normal wear. I think Titan took some shortcuts in formulating the rubber. This is the nickel & dime extras that go before they should.

 

[DK35vince]

Speaking of wear- the front tires on my TC30 are holding air, patched, but cracked all the way around the side walls. I use the fel a lot, but I am careful to have the right air pressure. The rears show normal wear. I think Titan took some shortcuts in formulating the rubber. This is the nickel & dime extras that go before they should.

Is your tractor stored outdoors?
I have Titan R-4's on my 2001 model tractor, stored in an unheated barn. No sidewall cracks at all so far.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I've found that generally front tires fail before the rears. I think there's more flex to them and a smaller area for them to flex, thereby early cracking.

Just a hunch.

 

[bcjmmac]

I've had both of mine go - first one was still under warranty go got replaced, second has an inner tube now. I do use the FEL a lot, likely ~100 or the 300 hrs on my machine.