Comparison Tractor decision dilemma

[Rambo33]

G'day Everyone,

Having a bit of a dilemma on 2 tractors. It does seem like bit of a no brainer but it isn't happening for me. They are in the 65 to 90 horse power range.

Tractor 1 is the cheaper option, does feel cheaper but comes with a wet clutch.
Tractor 2 does not come with a wet clutch, is slightly more expensive and definitely feels like a better built tractor (and is supposedly better on fuel.)

Both are from well known brands which I don't want name for the comparison. Both are turbocharged but tractor 2 is intercooled. Hydraulics are very similar too.

I do not do loader work or constantly stop so the wet clutch isn't a necessity for me. But I'm well aware of benefits of the wet clutch.

Thoughts?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The more info you provide, the better your responses will be. You are talking about different class sizes here. Maybe a little more of just what the machine will be doing. You really are being too vague to get any good advise IMO.

Good luck :thumbsup:

 

[Rambo33]

Hi Mtnview, thanks for that.

The tractors are the same HP, 75. I was just giving the HP range as a guide to the class I'm looking at.
Tractor weights are the same. Both are rops. Both are front wheel assist.

The main use will be tillage work and running the odd hydraulic motor every now and then. Tractor 2 actually comes with an extra set of remotes standard.

The main reason I'm having difficulty deciding is due to the wet clutch. Am I stupid paying a little bit more for a tractor that doesn't have it?

 

[Baby Grand]

Hi Mtnview, thanks for that.

The tractors are the same HP, 75. I was just giving the HP range as a guide to the class I'm looking at.
Tractor weights are the same. Both are rops. Both are front wheel assist.

The main use will be tillage work and running the odd hydraulic motor every now and then. Tractor 2 actually comes with an extra set of remotes standard.

The main reason I'm having difficulty deciding is due to the wet clutch. Am I stupid paying a little bit more for a tractor that doesn't have it?

Personally, all other things being equal, I'd pay extra for the one that has it.
A wet clutch should last & last, compared to a dry clutch, handling the same work load.

>EDIT<

After reading your post, a second time, and this time actually paying attention to what you stated & not what I thought you meant, I now understand your dilemma a lot more clearly. I guess it's hard to give any advice without more information than what we have, so far.

Are the transmissions the same?
Both makes represented locally, by dealers that you'd actually want to visit a second time?
Parts availability the same for both tractors?

What, exactly, will you be doing with the tractor you select?

Your perception that one is built noticeably better than the other should be raising some red flags on the "other".

 

[TJP89]

What brand and model tractor are you looking at. Then we know and can help better. Personally, my philosophy is if I pay less for cheaper quality up front, I'll end up paying more later. Therefore, if I buy something, buy the best quality. I've also proven this multiple times, my most recent being with chainsaws.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

What brand and model tractor are you looking at. Then we know and can help better. . . .

Yes, what he said. I'm not sure why the OP feels the need for the cloak and dagger approach to this question.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Yes, what he said. I'm not sure why the OP feels the need for the cloak and dagger approach to this question.

My thinking is that he is trying to get an unbiased opinion. But he should be collecting everyone's experience. Hard to do that when you don't know what you're dealing with other than generalities. :confused3:

 

[jenkinsph]

My thinking is that he is trying to get an unbiased opinion. But he should be collecting everyone's experience. Hard to do that when you don't know what you're dealing with other than generalities. :confused3:

Years ago all of the tractors we had were dry clutch and they performed admirably. Lots more to consider than just the clutch pack, how about tires? A full set cost more than a dry clutch change in most cases.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Years ago all of the tractors we had were dry clutch and they performed admirably. Lots more to consider than just the clutch pack, how about tires? A full set cost more than a dry clutch change in most cases.

Why quote me from post #7 ??? :confused3: Anyway, weren't the older tractors fit with larger diameter clutches than what is used today? That might be why the older stuff held up fine. I don't know, only speculating here. It seemed to me that his biggest concern was the clutch type seeing as that is what he asked about. Of course there are a lot of variables that should ALL be considered when making a purchase. :thumbsup:

 

[jenkinsph]

Why quote me from post #7 ??? :confused3: Anyway, weren't the older tractors fit with larger diameter clutches than what is used today? That might be why the older stuff held up fine. I don't know, only speculating here. It seemed to me that his biggest concern was the clutch type seeing as that is what he asked about. Of course there are a lot of variables that should ALL be considered when making a purchase. :thumbsup:

I had a sentence in there agreeing with your post, don't know what happened to it.:confused3: Then dropped down to add what was posted. The questions are too general to offer advice.