Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 02:08 PM
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My ol' gas Massey Ferguson 135 has a rear seal leak and other issues so I'm looking to replace it. Main use will be berry crops. 35 to 45 HP is sufficient. Probably looking to buy new or nearly new so that I can finance it through a dealership. What do you guys like?
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 03:25 PM
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I have no new ones. Guys I know that do, the ones that require a guy from dealer to come out and hook up their software, are barking pretty loud. Using for berries do you mostly spray and cultivate, or? Just curious.
I agree with dealer you trust, good luck.
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Re: Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 03:36 PM
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Yeah, some tillage and narrow enough to get between rows for flailing and spraying.
I have thought about fixing up the MF135 but would have about $6-7000 into it. Quite a few things wrong with it. I'm at the point where I don't have that kind of cash out of pocket for the repairs but I do have the credit to finance a new one.
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 05:08 PM
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The 2150 isn't big enough for my needs but maybe some of the larger compact or mid-sizes could. I know John Deere is also offering good financing packages right now as well.
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Re: Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 05:32 PM
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is your 135 gas or diesel?? had a 35 d growing up that thing would run a long day mowing hay and only use 5 gallons
Last edited by Hydropillar; 04/01/20 05:38 PM.
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Re: Tractor shopping... need help
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04/01/20 09:37 PM
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Anybody have any experience with Bransons? Dealer near me. But I also have JD and New Holland dealers near by.
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04/01/20 10:18 PM
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I have a Kubota MX5100 and a John Deere 5310. Use the 5310 for loader work and small odds/ends. It’s MFWD, with the power reverser. Very nice tractor, tough and trouble free so far. The Kubota has a 6 ft bushog mower on it that we keep hooked up. It’s also a great tractor but the John Deere is a much better overall tractor. Better ride, built heavier, better hydraulics, just a better overall feel. Have had no problems with the Kubota, and it serves its purpose well, but I prefer the Deere. John Deere financial has good financing options right now. May be more pricey than the competitors, but well worth it in my opinion.
John
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