1760m- looking to buy 1st tractor need help

[BUCKDOWN]

Looking for a little help in my 1st tractor purchase. I have about 350 acres of which roughly 60 is fields. I mainly want the tractor to put food plots in for about 20 acres eventually, with the remainder I plan on cutting with a brush hog. As for the implements I expect to be using are disc, tiller, brush hog, forks, grapple, and post hole digger on the machine. So here is what I致e narrowed it down to so but I am open for any input or suggestions anyone has.

1) Massey Ferguson 1760m with loader. This is a Power shuttle with a standard cab, AC/Heat, Radio, 1 set of rear remotes, Loaded Tires R1 or R4 my choice and loaded. The dealer is also going to run 3rd function so I can run the grapple. The machine as no regen and no dpf which I think is a plus. As for dealer support he has a good reputation as a friend of mine has purchased a 1750m from them that he loves. As for the price he is at 39,500 cash price, or I could go with the Hydrostat with the deluxe cab for 41,900 cash price. (Thoughts on that pricing)

I'm deciding between this tractor and the Mahindra 6065 which is a bigger heavier tractor but I dont know much about the quality of mahindra and I heard the resale value is not great. Any input on the 1760m or any other tractor I should consider for that price would be greatly appreciated.

 

[THS]

I tried getting info too on the Massey, as well as Mahindra, but I ended up with John Deere due to resale. Do I love my 4066r? Not really. Smallish cab, DPF and re-gen are my main issues. I've actually thought about approaching the dealer and asking if he wants to buy my tractor back as it's only got 55 hours on it, then buy a 1760m because it's cheaper honestly.

I think Mahindra has gotten a bad rap online, at least that's what I seem to read. Or maybe they are decent but only get reviews from the haters. In my area, there's a new Mahindra dealer about 15 minutes from me, but he's only been selling them for maybe 7 months. The other place that was selling them, A Bobcat dealership, sold them for MAYBE two years, then they dumped them. Makes me a little nervous to buy one.

 

[BUCKDOWN]

I tried getting info too on the Massey, as well as Mahindra, but I ended up with John Deere due to resale. Do I love my 4066r? Not really. Smallish cab, DPF and re-gen are my main issues. I've actually thought about approaching the dealer and asking if he wants to buy my tractor back as it's only got 55 hours on it, then buy a 1760m because it's cheaper honestly.

I think Mahindra has gotten a bad rap online, at least that's what I seem to read. Or maybe they are decent but only get reviews from the haters. In my area, there's a new Mahindra dealer about 15 minutes from me, but he's only been selling them for maybe 7 months. The other place that was selling them, A Bobcat dealership, sold them for MAYBE two years, then they dumped them. Makes me a little nervous to buy one.

I know that's the issue I have been having is finding reviews on the 1760m from someone that has one. As for Mahindra I have a neighbor that has one and he loves it, and the dealership that has been selling them has been for years and its the only tractor he sells. I think the Mahindra 6065 is a much bigger machine and I think im getting more for my money with it but the resale value does scare me. I also looked at the 4066r and came away with the same impressions and it was alot more money for less tractor features wise in my opinion then both the Massey and Mahindra. Still torn though.

 

[THS]

My opinion on my test drive in the 1760m, it was a solid feeling tractor. Liked the fold out rear side windows. Like, A LOT! Cab feels more roomy than my 4066r. Standard halogen lighting on my 4066r sucks, seems like the LED lights are brighter in the Massey, at least from the few I've seen online. Massey has a toolbox, none on John Deere.

However, I really like my 3rd function 2 position switch on my 4066r. The Massey I believe only has a diverter switch, which is a single button. And I'm not real keen on the hanging pedals, wondering if they will be as comfy during a long tractor session. Lastly, there is no way to turn off the auto throttle on the Massey, nor the anti stall feature. When I've been using mine in close quarters, like hooking up my bucket, I will turn my auto throttle off so it doesn't jump ahead too far as the engine revs up.

Honestly, out of all the tractors i drove, the Massey was a great bargain, felt closest to the Deere in quality. Mahindra to me felt like all the other Korean tractors, New Holland, Kioti, Mcormick, Case IH, as far as finish and fit. Just.... OK. Not really a premium feel. Seat is nice in the Mahindra though, i don't think it had air ride. Can't recall.

 

[THS]

One key reason i went with my 4066r, i read too many posts complaining about the Massey having weak hydraulics, they wouldn't pull up hills in C range, loader would stall out with a load that you would THINK it should lift. Made me gun shy...

 

[jeepcj7]

For 350 acres step up to a MF4707. The 1760M is great tracotr but its still a compact tractor. the 4707 is all around a much heavier tractor and has the same creature comforts. My 2 cents.

 

[3gunr]

I ll the have two mahindras and love both of them. But i agree with others here to go bigger if you can . We also have 360 acres and do all the things you listed. I find that having several tractors works much better, A smaller one for doing trails in the woods and the larger one for field work. saves lots of time not always switching implements. Ls and tym and kioti might also be considered.

 

[Motorboatin]

I have the 1750M and so far I have no complaints. I almost went with the JD 4 series but I liked the Massey cab better. I added the 3 function and a 2nd rear remote. I was skeptical of the 3rd function diverter but after using it I like it. Controlling the grapple has become second nature

I kept going back and forth with the tranny. I ended up with the HST but I really liked the shuttle shift. At first I thought I made a mistake but after using it to clear my woods I’m happy with the HST

I plan on using mine in the woods and I wouldn't go any bigger on my property but in your case I would seriously consider the 4707

 

[THS]

I have the 1750M and so far I have no complaints. I almost went with the JD 4 series but I liked the Massey cab better. I added the 3 function and a 2nd rear remote. I was skeptical of the 3rd function diverter but after using it I like it. Controlling the grapple has become second nature

I kept going back and forth with the tranny. I ended up with the HST but I really liked the shuttle shift. At first I thought I made a mistake but after using it to clear my woods I’m happy with the HST

I plan on using mine in the woods and I wouldn't go any bigger on my property but in your case I would seriously consider the 4707

What's your experience on the transmission? Does it require you to be in low range to push into a load with the bucket or will it do the job and maybe even spin the tires in B range? How about road driving? The 1760m i drove seemed pretty fast on the flat but there were no hills to test out how the hydro does holding speed. A few people I've seen videos on said the Massey slowed down and required B range on a steep hill or if pulling a load behind.

Those were my fears about buying a new one with limited reviews out there.

 

[Motorboatin]

What's your experience on the transmission? Does it require you to be in low range to push into a load with the bucket or will it do the job and maybe even spin the tires in B range? How about road driving? The 1760m i drove seemed pretty fast on the flat but there were no hills to test out how the hydro does holding speed. A few people I've seen videos on said the Massey slowed down and required B range on a steep hill or if pulling a load behind.

Those were my fears about buying a new one with limited reviews out there.

I havent had the bucket on it since I bought it. It will be 100% grapple at least until I finish clearing

I will try working it hard in mid range tomorrow and post the results