FarmTrack/LG Montana operating platforms

[HuskerInVA]

I've just started shopping for a utility tractor. Swung by a FarmTrac/LG Montana dealer this weekend and was checking the 27-38 hp range tractor sizes.

My base observation is that the operating platforms seem small. I'm not a small person, but not overly big either- 6-2, 230 lbs. The seat and side controls seemed too narrow. Pedal and steering seemed ok.

Is this just me? I haven't had a chance to checkout JD, K, or NH tractors yet, but is this typical for the operating platforms on these utility tractors?

Last tractors I drove regularly were in a completely different league: Allis Chalmers WD 45, 7000, 190XT and a Farmall 666.

 

[gamble77]

Theres two different platforms there, one for the 27hp and 32hp units, and one for the 30 and 39hp units. The 30 & 39 platform is much better, and they are narrow compared to others on the market. 30 &39 hp units have better specs and are the only two I stock (Farmtrac). One complaint I have always had about these machines was "cheap" seat and tightness of controls. Good luck shopping, feel free to ask anymore questions!

 

[Maka]

These are the following models of the Montana. The 2740 and 3240 are the smaller 3 cylinder models then you have the 3040, 3440hst(3 cyl), 3840 and 3940hst model which has bigger deck space.

I would definitly check out the other brands and then you will get a more accurate feel for what deck space is like in those hp sizes across the spectrum.

Good luck!
Maka

 

[Chipperman]

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My base observation is that the operating platforms seem small. I'm not a small person, but not overly big either- 6-2, 230 lbs. The seat and side controls seemed too narrow. Pedal and steering seemed ok.

Is this just me? I haven't had a chance to checkout JD, K, or NH tractors yet, but is this typical for the operating platforms on these utility tractors?

Last tractors I drove regularly were in a completely different league: Allis Chalmers WD 45, 7000, 190XT and a Farmall 666.
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If you are looking for a wide open platform check out Century or Branson.
Happy Tractoring
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