tn65 & tn70 reliability

   / tn65 & tn70 reliability #1  

fieldman12

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2001 New Holland TN70,2003 John Deere 250 Series II skidsteer,1987 John Deere 2155,2013 John Deere 5055E MFWD,2007 Duramax 4x4 truck, 1973 MF 165,Artic Cat 550 Cougar sled
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
 
   / tn65 & tn70 reliability #2  
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.
 

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