Who has one? Farmtrac 360 or 390

[HRS]

I've been looking at tractors for a while, and have decided that 3000 lbs is about as heavy as I want to go on my next tractor. I've seen only one 360 and was impressed with it. What are your opinions etc? I'd love to hear from more people who actually own one. Looking back over the previous pages, I only find one or two posts. Thanks for any "seat time" experience you might be able to enlighten me with.

 

[gamble77]

Really the same machine except the 390 is hydro, the 360 is shuttle.

 

[Chipperman]

Hello HRS
When you say 3000 lbs are you speaking just tractor or tractor loader?
Happy Tractoring
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Golfgar4]

I believe that YooperDave has a 360. He got it through an E-bay auction about a year ago I think. You might shoot him a private message.

 

[DK35vince]

I don't own a FarmTrac 360, but my nieghbor owns one.
He has owned it for around a year now (around 180 hours or so). Seems happy with it so far !!

 

[HRS]

Thanks everyone,
My latest concern. Will be towing for 130 miles one way and doing this about 6 times a year. Tow capacity on my truck is either 6,600 or 6,900 lbs. Let's just call it 6,500 to make it simple. I have NO interest in getting a larger truck. Can't hardly feed the beast I now own. I don't need a FEL now, so when I said 3000lbs, I meant just tractor. To stay well under my tow limit, I think I'm going to have to give up on some of the tractors I'd been considering. They weigh in at or near 4000 and that's cutting it just too close. About a month back, I pulled 6,700 lbs in the form of a spreader with lime/fertilizer mix. I stopped hard a couple of times to make sure the truck could actually handle the weight. Stopped it with no problem. So I figure that if I keep my overall trailer and package at around 5000lbs. I should be safe. The 360 or 390 look interesting and would fit the bill. Just the right weight with plenty of power. I'll keep an eye on them.

Thanks again,

 

[kenmac]

Does your trailer have brakes? If not you may want to invest in some. I pull my yanmar at approx. 3000 lbs & I have trailer brakes. Makes for easy stops.

 

[HRS]

I'll be purchasing a trailer for the tractor. From what I've been told, DOT here in Georgia requires brakes on each axle now, so I will have the assistance of them. But still, when I consider an implement, est. 800 lbs, and myself with buddies, luggage, etc. Yes, 6,500 lbs tallies up rather quickly. Might help some if I went on a diet. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[HRS]

By the way, what are you pulling with or tow limit, and how much do you est. your package as. Thanks.

 

[yooperdave]

Hi Garry,

You have a very good memory! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I did get a 360 with a loader, 90" rfm & 72" snow blower.

I like the tractor, but I think the loader is a little wimpy as compared to my parents John Deere 950 loader.

I do not regret my purchase - I would do it again.

Yooper Dave

 

[Golfgar4]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You have a very good memory! )</font>

Hmmmmm......

My wife says otherwise! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I very much remember when you were deciding about buying the 360. We had a few PM's about it because I was VERY interested in what you thought about it.

I don't recall that you'd mentioned the wimpy loader, though.

Glad to hear that you're pleased with the decision to get it. I remember that you were REALLY looking at a lot of possibilities back then. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[HRS]

Thanks Dave,
I understand that you have several options when it comes to the FEL.

It's good to hear that you would buy it again. Says a lot. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[yooperdave]

I think I paid $13,000 delivered.

It had something like 22 hours on it and could pass for brand new off the lot.

It still looks pretty good right now /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Yooper Dave

 

[HRS]

Thanks. At 22 hrs. I'd say that it was new, and that is a great price with FEL. I'd say you got a very good deal.

 

[blueyed_wolf]

I don't have a 360 or 390 Farm Trac but I do have a 300 and I have about 80 some hrs. on it now and I really like it. It has a BH,FEL,and 6 foot finish mower with it. Had a problem with the bh hydraulics. service man came and changed the main pressure relief valve and it was ok for a while and now I'm having trouble again? Going to have to call the dealer again. If I don't use it for a couple hrs. the bucket starts uncurling. boom lowers down and stabilizers start droping down. I never had a tractor before and I don't know if this normal for this back hoe or not. The service man said they all leak down. Sounds wrong to me? I tow with a Chevy 350 and an 18 foot trailer with a beaver tail 7000Lb capcity. I should have went with at least 20'. Just makes it with FEL & BH on. The trailer pulls pretty good. Has brakes on both axels.

 

[HRS]

Thanks Don,

I don't know much about FEL or BH either, but I don't think it should leak down in just a few hours. I'd get the dealer on it with only 80 hrs. You certainly have enough truck. I'm debating if my 150 is enough. Sure would like a 250.