jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Well that 5420 will be a definate upgrade in power over your 5105 and is alot more tractor to boot. Seems to be in good condition just looking at the pic.
I looked at the prices for a few new tractors before this post and was drawn to the 5085M with cab. Equipped with the features I would like it totaled about $53k list and should sell for about $44k. This should last you a long time and I suspect you would really like it without reservations. With loader this would be about a $35k upgrade with your trade, rather steep but you are getting alot more tractor too.
Trust me on this, anywhere you can drive a canopy tractor such as the 5420 you posted you can take a cab tractor too. I have a canopy and cab tractors and have to say driving these expensive tractors through the trees and limbs is not something I do anymore. The glass is not as fragile as some on here think but looking at the big picture if you drive through the woods very much the tractor will look worse for wear.
Having a cab tractor is alot more pleasant and I think you should give it some consideration. I lived in Pike county for a number of years and know that you would appreciate the cab where you live. An 85hp cab tractor and cat 2 implements would be a very good match JMHO and would likely eliminate the future wish to upgrade to a cab tractor.
I looked at the prices for a few new tractors before this post and was drawn to the 5085M with cab. Equipped with the features I would like it totaled about $53k list and should sell for about $44k. This should last you a long time and I suspect you would really like it without reservations. With loader this would be about a $35k upgrade with your trade, rather steep but you are getting alot more tractor too.
Trust me on this, anywhere you can drive a canopy tractor such as the 5420 you posted you can take a cab tractor too. I have a canopy and cab tractors and have to say driving these expensive tractors through the trees and limbs is not something I do anymore. The glass is not as fragile as some on here think but looking at the big picture if you drive through the woods very much the tractor will look worse for wear.
Having a cab tractor is alot more pleasant and I think you should give it some consideration. I lived in Pike county for a number of years and know that you would appreciate the cab where you live. An 85hp cab tractor and cat 2 implements would be a very good match JMHO and would likely eliminate the future wish to upgrade to a cab tractor.