Turbys_1700
Elite Member
Here is a more in depth review of my recently purchased 2012 t4.75.
Thus far I have run the tractor 7 hours with a 10 foot Titan bush hog. Two of those hours were in 540e with the other 5 hours in 540. The tractor had 1020 hours when purchased.
Power. The t4.75 has ample power running the 10 foot cutter in B range and 4th gear. That calculates out to around 4.8 mph. In some instances the tractor would pull down a little when in the most thick lush grass and ascending steep grades. I had the air conditioning on as it was in the lower 80's. The temp gauge ran one mark above the halfway point. Engine cooling was excellent. The tractor would run the cutter in (C) range 1st gear but the speed was too fast for comfort.
Ergonomics. Excellent visibility and comfort in the cab. Controls are nicely laid out and convenient. Tilt steering wheel is stalk very nice. Stereo is loud. I had to adjust it where I could hear both the cutter, tractor, and radio. Cab overall is very quiet and roomy.
Maneuverability. Very good for a tractor this size. Better than the Workmaster.
Fuel usage. I used approximately 3/4 tank in 5 hours of brush cutting. I will get exact figures later this week. I estimate it used around 15 gallons which equals 3 gallons per hour running the 10 foot cutter. The material cut was heavy, thick, and lush. I don't know how this compares to other tractors this size.
Transmission. The 12x12 hydraulic shuttle is easy to operate. Synchronized gears in each range operate as advertised. (B) range will be utilized for most of my needs. (A) range would be used in tilling operations when slower speeds are necessary.
Overall Impressions. I can see why this series is one of New Hollands most popular models. It fills the need for small cattle operations or farms in the 50 to 100 acre range that needs a tractor of this size. The FEL is very robust, the 12x12 hydraulic shuttle is easy to operate, and the cab is very quiet and comfortable. I would have purchased a Kubota M7040 or M7060 if available. All three models are great options. I just happened to find this used New Holland at my local dealer.
Many thanks to the fine folks at New South Tractor and especially to my great friend RickB.
Thus far I have run the tractor 7 hours with a 10 foot Titan bush hog. Two of those hours were in 540e with the other 5 hours in 540. The tractor had 1020 hours when purchased.
Power. The t4.75 has ample power running the 10 foot cutter in B range and 4th gear. That calculates out to around 4.8 mph. In some instances the tractor would pull down a little when in the most thick lush grass and ascending steep grades. I had the air conditioning on as it was in the lower 80's. The temp gauge ran one mark above the halfway point. Engine cooling was excellent. The tractor would run the cutter in (C) range 1st gear but the speed was too fast for comfort.
Ergonomics. Excellent visibility and comfort in the cab. Controls are nicely laid out and convenient. Tilt steering wheel is stalk very nice. Stereo is loud. I had to adjust it where I could hear both the cutter, tractor, and radio. Cab overall is very quiet and roomy.
Maneuverability. Very good for a tractor this size. Better than the Workmaster.
Fuel usage. I used approximately 3/4 tank in 5 hours of brush cutting. I will get exact figures later this week. I estimate it used around 15 gallons which equals 3 gallons per hour running the 10 foot cutter. The material cut was heavy, thick, and lush. I don't know how this compares to other tractors this size.
Transmission. The 12x12 hydraulic shuttle is easy to operate. Synchronized gears in each range operate as advertised. (B) range will be utilized for most of my needs. (A) range would be used in tilling operations when slower speeds are necessary.
Overall Impressions. I can see why this series is one of New Hollands most popular models. It fills the need for small cattle operations or farms in the 50 to 100 acre range that needs a tractor of this size. The FEL is very robust, the 12x12 hydraulic shuttle is easy to operate, and the cab is very quiet and comfortable. I would have purchased a Kubota M7040 or M7060 if available. All three models are great options. I just happened to find this used New Holland at my local dealer.
Many thanks to the fine folks at New South Tractor and especially to my great friend RickB.
