CloverKnollFarms
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Honestly the number that would sway me the most toward the 494 is the fuel capacity at 17 gallons. I’ve only got 11.8. At 1.5 gal/hour under load, you need to stay on top of it.
T494HC vs 4820 CH
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What kind of load are you running Clover?
CloverKnollFarms
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72” tiller. It really works the tractor when breaking virgin ground. I have 10 hours of tilling my buckwheat field on the clock now… she worked hard.
WM75Guy
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I would agree. My WM75 has a 20-gallon fuel tank. I just fill it up at the start of the day and don't have to worry about it running low on fuel while mowing all day. The TC40DA has a 13-gallon fuel tank and I had to watch it when I was mowing with it. I did run out, once or twice.
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Ok guys, thank you. We will not be loading it up with those kinds of tasks (actual farming) again, just clearing brush and playing host for our all in one snowblower that arrives this fall.
FWIW, the newest manual for the 494 says 16 gallons on the HC version.
For all these reasons and more I am going to place the order for the T494. Really appreciate all the input.
FWIW, the newest manual for the 494 says 16 gallons on the HC version.
For all these reasons and more I am going to place the order for the T494. Really appreciate all the input.
CloverKnollFarms
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I had the dealer install a block heater too, though probably not necessary in the barn… they did so for free.
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Again, my thanks to all who have provided so much time and insight over the past couple weeks to help us make our decision. The PO I just sent was for a
T494HC +IND +TX57
3rd function kit (494)
RimGuard non corrosive tire ballast
block heater
delivery
Trade in
At the end of the day the ability to have everything factory (3rd function integrated into the factory joystick, factory valve kit with metal lines to the front of the loader, factory rear end lift handle for the 3 point)
The larger fuel tank, higher reach on the loader, higher capacity lift on the loader and the 3 point, larger cab with wider egress, slower loader cycle speeds with larger pistons and a very fair price on the in stock units with a low delivery cost and high trade in value won the day.
We did explore the 4820. It would have been $700 more and taken about a month to get (but no additional shipping charges)
Were this a tractor for farming (plowing, disking, field work in general) we would have gone without the ammenties and loader pluses to have a beefier tractor for "work". As it is, we were really looking for an alternative to a bobcat for brush and snow (my dad hates bobcats) without computers and turbos.
Hopefully, the t494 will fill that role.
T494HC +IND +TX57
3rd function kit (494)
RimGuard non corrosive tire ballast
block heater
delivery
Trade in
At the end of the day the ability to have everything factory (3rd function integrated into the factory joystick, factory valve kit with metal lines to the front of the loader, factory rear end lift handle for the 3 point)
The larger fuel tank, higher reach on the loader, higher capacity lift on the loader and the 3 point, larger cab with wider egress, slower loader cycle speeds with larger pistons and a very fair price on the in stock units with a low delivery cost and high trade in value won the day.
We did explore the 4820. It would have been $700 more and taken about a month to get (but no additional shipping charges)
Were this a tractor for farming (plowing, disking, field work in general) we would have gone without the ammenties and loader pluses to have a beefier tractor for "work". As it is, we were really looking for an alternative to a bobcat for brush and snow (my dad hates bobcats) without computers and turbos.
Hopefully, the t494 will fill that role.
CloverKnollFarms
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It will serve you well. Be sure to post up photos when it arrives
Torvy
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I am in Sioux Falls for a few days. If you see a Red Tundra with Texas plates, honk and wave!
I do appreciate the cool weather. Even for SD this is nice for July. It was 81 at 6am in Texas and 77 at 6pm in SD.
I do appreciate the cool weather. Even for SD this is nice for July. It was 81 at 6am in Texas and 77 at 6pm in SD.
Torvy
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I'm still looking for the best diesel 'can' that will hold 18-35 gal and will still lift in and out of my truck. It takes 4, 5-gal jugs to fill her up. Don't want to tie up bed space with an expensive transfer tank. Maybe I can find a 55gal drum and a Pallet. I did get my paperwork filled out so I can buy the offload diesel.
