tn65 & tn70 reliability

[fieldman12]

I have been quoted by my dealer $16,900 total at 1.9% for four years on a tn65 and about $1000 more for the tn70. How do the engines, transmissions, and rear ends holdup on these? I will probably go with the tn70 because it is only a thousand dollar difference, but will both pull a 6-row corn planter okay and possibly a 15ft. batwing down the road. I know their is allot of 5300 and 5400 John Deere tractors out their along the roadside pulling a 15ft. batwing. I was quoted $19,900 for a 5320 John Deere for 4 years at 6.4% interest at my local dealer, and I know they are very reliable, but will the New Holland be just as good or better? I am trying to go as cheap as I can which is 2wd but have a very good reliable tractor.

Thank You,

Fieldman12

 

[RickB]

Suitability, not reliability is the issue.

The Iveco engines and Fiat drivetrains found in the Tn's are very serviceable. I think your tractor HP and weight is marginal for the listed tasks regardless of color, unless you will be planting strictly no-till or not carrying fertilizer. And mowing highway- style growth, not tall, thick, heavy material.