From 6000 to 7520?

[rvaitor]

I guess the question is whether it makes sense to upgrade? I've been very happy with my 6000 4WD loader. Bought used and have maybe 50 or 60 additional hours. Been cleaning up brush and clearing some areas seems to do fine.

Have a possible opportunity to go to a 7520, but it looks like it'll be $8-10K difference. I like the additional power and features of the 7520 and a little bit lower hours.

Anyone moved up from a 6000 to anything else and what did you gain? I went and looked at some other possible moves(Kioti DK55C and Masseys) but those really didn't seem to have the strengths of the 6000 - the more I look the more I find the 6000 to be an incredibly strong tractor.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

It is an incredibly strong tractor. Unless the 7520 has a cab w/ac/heat I don't think you'll get $8-10K more worth. Then it would only be worth it if you were seriously farming and spending 10 hrs/day in the seat. keep the 6000, just my $.02 worth. BobG in VA

 

[Fredex]

I know a party who did that upgrade - then added a second 7520 in 2wd. He loves them. BUT he has a modest corn & soybeans operation plus a few thousand paulonia (spelling?) trees. He spends a lot of seat time. I always wondered why he didn't go for the 7010 w/ CAB.

I don't know whether or not you do crop farming. If you don't, it may not be an economic trade. Bottom line - you will have to decide if the extra features & power is worth 8-10K toward the use you put the machine through. Or maybe personal satisfaction.