ShannonCole888
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I am considering the John Deere 5045D with the Goodyear Dura Torq tires, 13.6 28. I noticed that in the Brochure they also have the Goodyear DT195 13.6 28 on them, which is the same tire that is on the Massey Ferguson 2605 2wd. The Goodyear DT195 have deeper lugs, and a higher ply rating, and load capacity than the Dura Torq that is on the John Deere. The Goodyear Dura Torq tires have a little bit more space between the lugs, than on the DT195, but the DT195 have deeper, and thicker lugs, which means, they probably would last longer, and maybe dig better in loose,wet,or damp soil. The Dura torq though could possibly be a better grip tire, because of the spacing in between each lug appears greater than that of the Dura Torq tire. The Massey Ferguson 2605 2wd has a limited slip differential at 38hp(NATURAL ASPIRATION) 32 PTO hp, priced at $12,000.00. The John Deere 5045D has a locking rear differential at 45hp(TURBO ASPIRATION) 37 PTO hp priced at $15,000.00 Fit, and Finish is still in evalutation on both models. John Deere seems to have the best overal paint job of any brand of Tractors on the market. Massey Ferguson seems to have some models that seem to have a better quality of paint, or paint job than other models. The quality of the metal used on both models is difficult to determine. Looking at previous models from both manufacturers, and the amount of surface rust, to reveal which appears to have the cheaper metal, is difficult to determine. Both tractors are built in India at present, but I have heard there are plans to move them back to the U.S... A lot of people look at John Deere as the American tractor, but Massey Ferguson sort of is too.. America is the land of immigrants, and a lot of us can trace our ancestry back to England, Ireland, and other parts of Europe. Which are the one's that migrated to America..The New World.. Anyways those are my findings.
