I did it. Roast and discuss my choice. (sharing experience + numbers for others)

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

That is a heck of a lot of tractor - in both physical size and in horsepower (70 hp) for a first tractor purchase. Enjoy it, you are bolder than me

Congrats. I don't think I could have pulled the trigger on that, but it seems to be a great tractor.

Well at least he doesn't have to worry about having enough lift capacity or PTO hp

 

[metalbender]

Nice tractor. With a suitable blower on the back, you can send the snow packing somewhere else. I'm with you on the drifts. Here in Sask the snow blows for a hundred miles before settling on my road. My 1742 seemed inadequate this year. Had to scoop and dump some major drifts before running the blower. Bigger tractor would surely be the answer.

 

[Torvy]

Bigger tractor would surely be the answer.

Isn't that always the answer?

 

[EddieWalker]

Congratulations on your new 4707. Did you get lucky and find a dealer close to you with one in stock?

 

[MinnesotaMorg]

I have a dealer probably 15 minutes from me, so that part is nice. I wanted to order from them but apparently MF has restricted the 4707 so you can't configure it with the dyna2 right now. So I had to purchase elsewhere that had the combination of features I was looking for. Thankfully they are the dealer for the snowblower I am looking at so I can at least support them in that way.

metal, you basically hit the nail on the head. The nice thing about having a larger tractor is I will have options for snow removal. Small 3 inch dusting? quickly plow it. 2ft blizzard? snowblow it. Worst case if everything else fails I can always use the loader to dig myself out.

Looking online at the "configure your 4707" website there is only 1 transmission option. I wonder what MF has planned for the dyna2 and the 4707.

 

[Tony H]

As title suggests, I did it. I bought a tractor and paid far more money than I ever thought I would for something that isn't real estate. After many hours of reading, test driving, calling, and spitballing on what I should get I landed on the Massey 4707.

MF 4707
Cab
dyna 2
931 loader with soft drive
4x4
30 inch rears

60k even, delivered.

For reference, my main goal with this is to put a massive snowblower on the back and keep my driveway clear. I have a 500ft drive and the drifts are terrible where I am at. Secondary goals are driveway maintenance, pasture fence maintenance/moving, and managing 30 acres of pasture. I currently rent out my crop land but that might change in the future. Potentially could get into making hay to sell. Land is fairly level.

I'm a suburban dude who just wants to be comfortable while doing work outside. How did I do for a first time buyer?

If you have open area for the driveway to drift, look into simple T Post and plastic fencing. It works. Bit I agree, I too spent $$ for the comfort. Especially plowing driveway weather

 

[Str8 6]

I've been trying to figure out what's going on with the Dyna2 myself. I have a 4710 with one and my fear is that they are having problems with them and that's why they dropped it. I hope it's just a parts supply issue though. I love my Dyna2. I mostly bush hog and that gear split makes it easier as silly as that sounds.

 

[DonaldP]

Nice tractor. That will do the job for a lot of years to come... and you will be surprised at how many other uses you will find.
After 20 years of having a tractor and loader, I can't imagine being without one. Hydraulics are the great equalizer. I even used mine to put my snowsled into the back of the truck a couple of days ago... my back has been thanking me ever since.

And you will find many many more uses as well...

 

[JWR]

If I followed all the posts there are two outstanding issues for you: The rotary cutter and the snow blower.

1) On the rotary cutter I am a fan of Bush Hog brand. I have a 7ft model 297 considered "medium duty" and I cannot imagine who would ever need a heavier duty model. It weighs 1460 lbs and is very durable. Head sized inadvertent rocks get pulverized. Hidden posts and arm-thick limbs do not phase it. There are MANY good brush cutters out there. Bush Hog cannot be beat for backing what they sell in my opinion. Sometimes their dealers are less than cooperative but the company ALWAYS backs the product. I had a gear box start leaking via a crack long after the warrantee was out and the factory guy said "that has happened on a few of them and we will back it regardless of purchase date as it should not happen." They replaced the gearbox and paid the dealer to install it. I prefer single spindle for durability and simplicity but it depends on your cutting needs. I like the BH310-2 series. Other good brands include Landpride (usually heavily made, durable), John Deere (like the MX6 or 7 or 8), Woods (sells a lot), Rhino, etc. One of the less common brands I like is Kodiak.
2) For snow blowers be prepared for a stiff neck and new exercise regimen using a rear blower. Even so a good large rear mounted blower looks best for your circumstances. Most of the solid, mature designs are made in Canada. The usual suspects for 3 pt implements are typically good including Woods, Landpride, etc. You will need/want a hydraulic or electric control of the chute from inside that comfy cab. I have found Agro-Trend (made in Quebec) to be a good value, reliable, well made. Of course in your area I would think there are MANY dealers/sources and I would shop among them. A 7 ft Agro Trend new would be in the mid $4K range. By The Way, snowblowing (if you lack experience doing it) tends to be at a very slow ground speed especially if the snow is packed or heavy/rained on or frozen. If you catch it before packed hard you can make a lot better speed throwing snow. Lots of tips and tricks of the blowing skills but this post is too long already. Adjust the angle of the cutting edge upward (using the top link) just enough to avoid digging into gravel and surfaces!

 

[hornett22]

Sounds like you bought what you liked at a price you were comfortable with. Sounds like a win win and a nice machine.

 

[TreeToad]

As title suggests, I did it. I bought a tractor and paid far more money than I ever thought I would for something that isn't real estate. After many hours of reading, test driving, calling, and spitballing on what I should get I landed on the Massey 4707.

MF 4707
Cab
dyna 2
931 loader with soft drive
4x4
30 inch rears

60k even, delivered.

For reference, my main goal with this is to put a massive snowblower on the back and keep my driveway clear. I have a 500ft drive and the drifts are terrible where I am at. Secondary goals are driveway maintenance, pasture fence maintenance/moving, and managing 30 acres of pasture. I currently rent out my crop land but that might change in the future. Potentially could get into making hay to sell. Land is fairly level.

I'm a suburban dude who just wants to be comfortable while doing work outside. How did I do for a first time buyer?

My GC1705 wants to grow up big and strong like the 4707. Good choice!

 

[ovrszd]

Congrats on the tractor. Post some pics when you have time. We love pics.

 

[workinonit]

Apparently you have yet to buy a cell phone with a camera.

 

[BobInSD]

If you have open area for the driveway to drift, look into simple T Post and plastic fencing. It works. Bit I agree, I too spent $$ for the comfort. Especially plowing driveway weather

This makes a huge difference. I have a row of cottonwood trees that used to cause the drifts to form on the driveway. That plastic fencing (and later on some rows of red-twig dogwoods and lilac) makes a huge difference. Neighbors tease me when I leave it up too long (like this year, but we did have a blizzard last week).

BTW, nice purchase. There are 3-4 days a year that I wish I had a cab. Not real often, but on those days I really want one!

 

[TractorTYMe]

A 75Hp AGCO tractor w. cab for $60k, I don't think that is bad at all in todays market.

 

[Rustyiron]

I can't really put a value on knowing I can get myself out of the snow going forward. It's a terrible feeling living in the country and getting your truck stuck with no....

This right here my friend.
Enjoy!

 

[MinnesotaMorg]

my fear is that they are having problems with them and that's why they dropped it.

God I hope not.

For snow blowers be prepared for a stiff neck and new exercise regimen using a rear blower.

Yeah originally I was looking at loader mounted blowers from team green. But I determined that my driveway isn't long enough to justify removing the bucket to put on the blower. Ill have to search tips for the blower, I think you've given me a good start.

Apparently you have yet to buy a cell phone with a camera.

Sorry can't afford it after buying a tractor. I joke, but it hasn't come in yet. They called me today wanting to put it on a truck but I said they gotta wait, I honestly don't have anywhere to put it and it would just make dead spots in the grass. (I'm having a shop/garage built)

 

[JWR]

Minn -- you have a really fun time ahead of you with that new machine.

Not sure how far from the dealer you might be, but I had a terrible time with my MF2660HD eleven years ago bought new. It had some major issues and it took a long time to get them all fixed. I blamed it mostly on quality control coming out of the Brazil factory and still do. I've seen arguments to the contrary but I think there is a cause/effect connection as to why the HD series is no longer delivered in North America. In my view there were partially functioning machines with major problems coming out of Brazil. Of course those larger corporate decisions are not likely to be one-factor decisions & they probably had dozens of reasons and schemes involved.

My GUESS is that you will have a far more pleasant experience in your first years of ownership. I also add that no matter how bad it got, AGCO did eventually stand behind their product and made very single thing right for me.

Having a good relationship with your dealer (and him being accessible) is huge no matter the brand or model.

 

[deezler]

Who cares about a dead spot in your grass, man! Get that beautiful beast onto your property and start playing working ASAP! Nowhere to put it? You have 30 acres! lol.

I mean seriously though, it's going to sit outside at the dealer, it might as well sit outside at your property instead, and help you build the shop. Building a shop means moving a lot of materials and dirt/gravel around. Get the tractor home and start breaking it in nice and gently!

And buy a phone with a camera, too. Congrats on the purchase.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Metal carport or similar. Place it on RR ties or blocks to raise it high enough if you have to. You can move and reuse it for other things later, and grass will grow back.