CloverKnollFarms
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The 4820 with dual remotes which are optional is $31,800 here. The T494 is $29,000. The question is… it is worth $2,800 more for the 4820… he can order up a new one as soon as I say “go”.
For an extra range in the transmission, overall heavier duty construction and two speed PTO (540/540E with Neutral position that helps connection PTO shafts)? I say absolutely, and I'm not even counting other stuff that I'm forgetting now.The 4820 with dual remotes which are optional is $31,800 here. The T494 is $29,000. The question is… it is worth $2,800 more for the 4820… he can order up a new one as soon as I say “go”.
Yeah, that’s what I’m telling my wifeFor an extra range in the transmission, overall heavier duty construction and two speed PTO (540/540E with Neutral position that helps connection PTO shafts)? I say absolutely, and I'm not even counting other stuff that I'm forgetting now.
My tiller will require the most HP, and I’ve seen folks running it on 32 PTO HP. I’m thinking the 40+ of the 48HP tractor will run it great. I considered the 574, or 5520… but honestly I think I could run my implements with a smaller unit already. These guys are about 35 miles away, and can deliver with the tiller already attached. I am going to have to find reasons to play with it until spring.I am thinking about bumping up to the T574. As I look at the 72" attachments, it just seems like I may need a touch more PTO HP.
We have Spring Break in Mid March. I think I will try to shoot for then for delivery since I can be out there. I'm taking off on 2-1 to see if I can secure a trailer and order the tractor.
I have found that it really doesn’t take much pto HP to run a tiller, unless the ground is really hard. Especially not with a HST tractor that can run 540 pto speed RPMs, with really slow ground speed.My tiller will require the most HP, and I’ve seen folks running it on 32 PTO HP. I’m thinking the 40+ of the 48HP tractor will run it great. I considered the 574, or 5520… but honestly I think I could run my implements with a smaller unit already. These guys are about 35 miles away, and can deliver with the tiller already attached. I am going to have to find reasons to play with it until spring.