Looking for 85 hp tractor

[QRTRHRS]

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.

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.

I used to joke that it was my eight ton lawnboy.

 

[Soundguy]

Maybee dual rears would help if it is rutting?

Got a pic?

soundguy

 

[D7E]

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

 

[KaiB]

Nice machine, D7E...they're horses.

Just curious, what did the Muffler Cable run ya...

 

[QRTRHRS]

Maybee dual rears would help if it is rutting?

Got a pic?

soundguy

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.

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.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

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)

 

[EFC]

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]

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.

 

[Soundguy]

Nice price on that tw30.. i deffinately want to see some pics.. preferably some 'action pics'..

Soundguy

 

[gabby]

Nice price on that tw30.. i deffinately want to see some pics.. preferably some 'action pics'..

Soundguy

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)