75-80 pto cab tractor picks

[Slippy]

Looking for a 75-80 pto hp tractor with cab and loader. I see that Massey and TYM have some very nice models with power shuttle shift. Will be using it to bale, cut, rake, and ted hay on about 250 acres. Been using a Mahindra 6000 and now looking for little larger with cab. Any thoughts on these two models and comparison of their features and prices? Also, any other manufactures with tractors in this size at comparable prices?
Thanks.

 

[LarryRB]

Hi Slippy
I believe Kioti has a new 75 and 90 machine and one other mfg, that just slipped my mind

 

[wallace]

I would be looking hard at the Kioti DK90

 

[MFRED]

The 5400 series is a super tractor. The Dyna-4 transmission is awsome. The external 3pt controls. The big cab. The heavy 3pt linkage. Big radial tires. They are really a work of art. Now I want another one!
Can't really say on price comparison, but I would think the Massey would be a bit more than the the TYM and Kioti. Keep the dealers in mind too. It doesn't matter how good a deal you got if you have hay down, it's gonna rain and your tractor won't run. If the 5400 series proves to be too much, the 500 series is a good alternative. Did I mentiion the Transmission in the 5400's?

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

For 250 acres of hay I would at least get a 90hp tractor. The Kioti DK90 looks nice. I looked one over at last years Louisville Farm Show. The MF
5400's look nice as well.

I run mostly older stuff like a 140hp IH1466 and JD 4430 125HP that I am happy to have the xtra ponies. I still need to till ground once in a while to tear up old aging alfalfa ground.

You can upgrade to larger haybines , discbines and larger capacity balers if you have the ponies. For 250 acres of hay I would want alot of capacity.

I am in need of a 60 to 90hp loader tractor for handling my round bales as well if I add a accumilator. I use an old Oliver with doesn't have the strongest hydraulics anymore. It gets the bales moved , but can't double stack the big rounds on a flatbed trailer.

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

I just scanned this in of a Kioti DK90. This picture was taken last year at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville in Febuary. My brother and I were looking at this Kioti DK90 when my local Kioti Dealer and his wife were taking a picture of it. They saw it was me and printed a copy and gave it to me at the local 4-H fair where they always have a very nice display.

Anyone from the middle part of the country plan on attending this year?

 

[GinNB]

Kubota M95S/M96S is a lot of tractor for the money if you're looking at buying new for a hay tractor. Good power, good weight, and a lot longer wheelbase (96") than the smaller-framed high-hp models like the M9000, M9540, Kioti DK90, etc. If the websites are to be believed, the DK90 is almost 5000lbs heavier than the Kubota 9540 with only 2" longer wheelbase?!?! Perhaps that includes a loader on the Kioti. If not, then it'll be a big rut-maker with only 12.4" front tires. That'd make Michelin XM108s 420/65/24s an almost must-have option. MF5445/5455 is more tractor again than all of the above and has the very nice 540E PTO option, but the last time I priced them (3 years ago or so) the 5400 series had quite a price premium over the Kubotas, at least here in Canada at my local dealer.

If you look at the MF5400s, be sure to get quotes on a few models ABOVE the HP range you were looking for. I know it was a no-brainer choice for me when I found out that the price difference between the Kubota M9000 and M8200 was only $400, and you get larger tires and more hydraulic flow along with the 8hp. I assume the same price difference in the new 8540/9540 models.

 

[flusher]

Looking for a 75-80 pto hp tractor with cab and loader. I see that Massey and TYM have some very nice models with power shuttle shift. Will be using it to bale, cut, rake, and ted hay on about 250 acres. Been using a Mahindra 6000 and now looking for little larger with cab. Any thoughts on these two models and comparison of their features and prices? Also, any other manufactures with tractors in this size at comparable prices?
Thanks.

Mahindra 8560. There's a recent thread on this tractor

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-buying-pricing/132893-any-news-86hp-mahindra.html

 

[BarryinMN]

If you have a Zetor dealer nearby might pay to take a look. I bought one 5 years ago and have taken hits from a shipping container, trees, boulders, a plow - don't ask, etc. Have not taken on a speeding train.

Simple, rugged and cost efficient. Be sure you consider full cost of ownership for such things as a rock taking out the rear window.

Anyway there a bunch of manufacturers and models to pick from. Deere has a basic 5603 cabbed MFWD that has a little more HP than your looking at but might fit in.


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[Slippy]

The TYM 903 and the MF 5400 series in the 70 to 80 pto hp seem to be in the 45k price range w/loader. The Kioti claims it weighs over 10,000lbs. Some type of power shuttle is a must and I have read nothing but good things about the MF trany. Thanks for the tips & pic. All seem more than capable.

 

[GeneD14]

I would call Messick's, they have a heck of a deal on an M95 with cab and loader.

 

[Slippy]

I have a problem with Kubota since I bought my RTV. There is a long thread about it, but in short, I will not buy their products.

 

[MFRED]

If you can get a new MF5400 with a cab and loader for around $45k, you better jump on it, or tell me where it is and I will. They price out around $60k around here.

 

[Slippy]

No, not new.
3645 300 hrs DL 260 loader - 36k

5445 2500 hrs loader - 34k

5460 480 hrs loader - 40k

All in good condition.
What do you think?
I'm thinking used looks good. 2500 hrs anything to worry about on the 5445?

New 5445 w/loader, bale spear, front remote -$64,000.

 

[radman1]

No, not new.
3645 300 hrs DL 260 loader - 36k

5445 2500 hrs loader - 34k

5460 480 hrs loader - 40k

All in good condition.
What do you think?
I'm thinking used looks good. 2500 hrs anything to worry about on the 5445?

New 5445 w/loader, bale spear, front remote -$64,000.

If in good shape, I wouldn't be concerned about 2500 hrs on a tractor of that size. Lots of life left. Should be able to make 7500 hours without serious issues, especially with hay work.
The 5460 seems like a better deal with much lower hours and more hp. Why not the larger tractor for $6K more?

 

[flusher]

I have a problem with Kubota since I bought my RTV. There is a long thread about it, but in short, I will not buy their products.

Interesting. Can you post a link to that thread? Thanks

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Take a look at the larger models in the Massey Ferguson 500 series. I've owned a pair of 583's for right at a year now. They were used last season for commercial mowing. (15' batwings) Combined, they logged well over 3200 hours in one year. MUCH more use than is typical. No problems to report. They're a lot of bang for the buck.

 

[Slippy]

Redman1...I think your right. For the money its a better deal on the larger tractor.

Flusher...here is the link:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/60003-news-rtv-shaft-rattle.html

Farmwithjunk...I was told by a MF dealer that you can not get a power reverser type transmission on the 400 or 500 series tractors. Thats one of the major reasons I am upgrading. Doing a lot of loader work moving hay and transmission that allows reversing direction at the flip of a lever is desirable.

 

[piller]

Farmwithjunk...I was told by a MF dealer that you can not get a power reverser type transmission on the 400 or 500 series tractors. Thats one of the major reasons I am upgrading. Doing a lot of loader work moving hay and transmission that allows reversing direction at the flip of a lever is desirable.

Having a power reverser was an important feature to me as well. I compared the MF 5400 series, Case Farmall U series, and Kubota M series. I went with the Kubota M8540 with hydraulic shuttle. Just my opinion, but if you want a utility tractor with a power reverser it seems to me that Kubota offers the most value.

 

[tjkadar]

Slippy,

Do you need MFWD? If not, you can look at a 2WD JD6230, PowrQuad, cab, etc. for right around $43,000 (15% off MSRP). Adding a loader, second SVC, and other goodies will probably get you up back to $50,000. It all depends on how you option it out, what you're dealer will do for you, etc., etc.

The PowrQuad is a nice transmission. Of course, if you add MFWD, you're looking at closer to the $60,000 range.

If you're looking at 250 acres of hay, you really need to consider what equipment you'll be using and match your tractor to the implement's requirements. You also want really good dealer support (at minimum, good parts supply) for both your tractor and implements. When its time to cut, ted, and/or bale, you cannot afford to be waiting on parts.

I would consider one used 100+ hp ag tractor and then one or two used tractors in the 60 to 80 hp range. Use the big guy for occasional tilling needs, running a stack wagon, big haybine, conditioner/mower etc., the 80 hp guy for the baler & haybine, conditioner/mower, and the 60 hp guy for tedding etc.

If the terrain is flat enough, I would use 2WD for all the tractors. Possibly think of MFWD on one of them.

Just an idea....