I need approximately 85 hp tractor for plowing snow and mowing pastures. There are so many tractors out there that I was hoping someone could help me narrow my search down. Of course must have loader, 4wd, and a cab. Looking to spend around $30k for a good used one. Thanks for your help.
Looking for 85 hp tractor
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Egon
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It may be a matter of shopping till you find the right tractor for yourself.
Patience is a good characteristic for this type of shopping.
The make of tractor may be incidental to what your needs and budget are.
Patience is a good characteristic for this type of shopping.
The make of tractor may be incidental to what your needs and budget are.
art
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When ever buying used be sure there is a dealer near by for assistance. Don't be the first guy in the state to own a make of a tractor.
We have people that we can't always help with parts for some makes. We've seen what looks like normal parts that are built just off the normal sizes meaning having to get to a dealer no matter what the distance.
Don't buy one with a lot of modifications unless they might be benificial to you.
We have people that we can't always help with parts for some makes. We've seen what looks like normal parts that are built just off the normal sizes meaning having to get to a dealer no matter what the distance.
Don't buy one with a lot of modifications unless they might be benificial to you.
Birdhunter1
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Alot of work can be doen with tractors without 4wd, but if you must have 4wd then most of these options are out but if you can do what you need to with an older tractor without 4wd then an International 886, 806 or 706, AC175-AC190, JD 3020 or 4020, Massey Ferguson 175, 185, 275 or 285 or Ford 5000-8000 or 5610, 6610, or 7610 would all be good tractors capable of any type of utility work and are pretty durable machines. White would also be a good brand to look at, parts for Allis Chalmers, Massey Ferguson, and White can all be picked up at an Agco dealer. Like Art said if it's got alot of modifications it might be better to walk away (unless beneficial), especially if there are lots of welds on steering or lifting components.
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So many good tractors in this class Ford 56,66,76,77 and 10 series and 40 series and blue would be my choice ,but 30'40'50'55series deeres ,MF 200'300,2000,3000 series ( be careful with 3000 series trannies )Auto's were better than data's , Dynashift was excellent , 3080 datatronic being a particular money pit ,I would take any IH too short of a hydro 84 or 844 .
Russian stuff (belarus,Zetor,Universal is best avoided , It works but really do not stand hard work like a main brand .
Russian stuff (belarus,Zetor,Universal is best avoided , It works but really do not stand hard work like a main brand .
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My choice would be a 6610s or 7610s.. late 90's..
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vem said:
Farmwithjunk
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I'm not sure how long the deal ran, but back in the early spring, several Deere dealers in this general area were running a promo on a 5603 (82pto hp), 4wd, cab, and loader for a REALLY nice price of $36,000. (Almost $6000 under list for the base tractor) If they could make that deal then, they MIGHT make it now. So for just a tick over your budget price, you might get NEW with warranty.
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That might even make a foton setup look pale!
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QRTRHRS
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I just want to mention that I went a little to heavy when I bought an older 2090 4x4 Case for mowing, etc. It did handle my 15' batwing quite well especially on my hilly fields. I found though that the weight was rough on the areas in which I turned for regular pasture maintenance.vem said:
I used to joke that it was my eight ton lawnboy.
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Maybee dual rears would help if it is rutting?
Got a pic?
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Got a pic?
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You do not need to spend big bucks for a good used farm tractor of this size ,2 years ago i was at an auction and i was only there for the log splitter and not paying attention and quite a commotion started in the crowd .
A 1993 fwa MF 390 with 12-12 shuttle transmission ,4'800 hours ,880 loader with bucket ,grapple and bale spear . Admittedly a UK import but a full modern cab with air con, CD player ,sun roof.
And most british tractors had an automatic pick up hook instead of a drawbar ,
There are only a few slight differences to spec , Lighting set-up,fenders,Cab basic tractor is same , It was entered at $4'000 ,i bought it for $7'900 local dsealers have 3 like this asking $22'000,$24'500 and $29'500 , If i was to re sell i think 16-18'000 would be realistic , Having replaced 13.6/24 radial front tyres,Muffler ,Throttle and brake cables ,Full set of filters and complete fluid changes , Batteries,and electronic safetey switch on transmission ( the reason it would not start on auction ) ,But now it is perfect and it still did'nt cost me $11'000 , And i know it's good
A 1993 fwa MF 390 with 12-12 shuttle transmission ,4'800 hours ,880 loader with bucket ,grapple and bale spear . Admittedly a UK import but a full modern cab with air con, CD player ,sun roof.
And most british tractors had an automatic pick up hook instead of a drawbar ,
There are only a few slight differences to spec , Lighting set-up,fenders,Cab basic tractor is same , It was entered at $4'000 ,i bought it for $7'900 local dsealers have 3 like this asking $22'000,$24'500 and $29'500 , If i was to re sell i think 16-18'000 would be realistic , Having replaced 13.6/24 radial front tyres,Muffler ,Throttle and brake cables ,Full set of filters and complete fluid changes , Batteries,and electronic safetey switch on transmission ( the reason it would not start on auction ) ,But now it is perfect and it still did'nt cost me $11'000 , And i know it's good
KaiB
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Nice machine, D7E...they're horses.
Just curious, what did the Muffler Cable run ya...
Just curious, what did the Muffler Cable run ya...
QRTRHRS
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No rutting problem, it was just the weight pushing outwards on the grass just plain flattening everything even though I minimize my speed and maximize my turning radius.Soundguy said:
It is a great tractor for mowing crop residue or hedgerows though. It can easily handle that 15' batwing.
Sorry, I am in the dark ages when it comes to posting photos. I just don't have the time to get into it.
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I would look for a used New Holland 7635 or TL 100. These tractors have great reputations and have real nice cabs.
Otherwise I would look at a 7610, 7710 or 8210 Ford. They are great tractors and have decent cabs (much better then the original cab tractors but dated to the cabs available today)
Otherwise I would look at a 7610, 7710 or 8210 Ford. They are great tractors and have decent cabs (much better then the original cab tractors but dated to the cabs available today)
EFC
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Look up 2007 CASE IH JX90 4X4 ROPS W. LOADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - (item 180143671457 end time Aug-07-07 07:39:47 PDT) they always have good prices on bigger equipment.
gabby
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I just bought a big Ford TW-30 tractor with cab and cold air for under $10,000. It's 150+ hp.
I don't think you need to spend $30k to get a good used tractor.
I don't think you need to spend $30k to get a good used tractor.
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Nice price on that tw30.. i deffinately want to see some pics.. preferably some 'action pics'..
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Soundguy said:
You bet. I also bought a 6 yard dirt pan with pto driven self loading chain. Bought both on Ebay. Tractor is in TN and pan is in IL so I'm working on trucking to get them here.
The tractor purchase was kind of accidental because I put in only one bid with about 2 hours to go, assuming one of the previous bidders would bump me but they didn't.
On the pan, I was the only bidder until 10 seconds to go but I had my finger on the trigger and I got in another bid with about 3 seconds to go and won it.
Here's the tractor: TW-30 FORD/ 160 PTO HP, ABSOLUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - (item 270152242611 end time Aug-12-07 19:32:40 PDT)
Here's the pan: Self loading dirt scraper PTO driven approx. 6 yards - (item 120148536447 end time Aug-11-07 12:05:04 PDT)
