Massey 563 or New Holland 3930

[sawtooth]

Guys i need some help. I have a 1998 3930 with only 217 hours thats in as new condition. I love the tractor but i haul it around some and work in somewhat tighter spaces (in and arounds woods and trees) and was thinking a shorter wheelbase and 4x4 tractor might be the ticket. The 3930 rides good and runs like a top but is longer and is only 2 wheel drive. I know for sure i want to stay with a low rpm high torque motor and i don't like the new light weight compacts so this really reduces your choices. So i've looked at the 461 and 563 masseys and they look perfect for me regarding size, weight, and strong contructions. However, i've never owned one so i wanted to see if anyone had experiences with both of these tractors and could tell me if they would trade or not. I do like the adjustable link ends of the New Holland which i would have to add to the Massey as they are not standard. I also like the soft PTO engagement of the NH and am not sure if the Massey has this feature. Any thoughts would greatly be appreciated.

 

[sawtooth]

bump, bump!

 

[ropinghorns]

I have had both the 461 and 563 tractors in 4x4. I can say that they are the best tractor I have ever used in a low profile purpose. I never used the pto and could only say they are both a boxbladers dream. Still have the 563 and never had the box blade off till last week.

 

[sawtooth]

well i ended up locating a MF 461 which is the same as the 563. What a awesome tractor. Like i said before i really liked the 3930 but just a little long for my liking considering i'm using it for wildlife plots and in tight spaces. However, the 461 is a beast of a tractor and is 4x4 too. So far i really love it and the Perkins engine is a dream.:thumbsup: