Recommend a tractor.

[doobin]

Ah thanks doobin posted before seeing your reply. Unless there is the perfect all rounder out there I think what you are saying is the best rout.

 

Proper all rounder would be something like a 60-80 HP conventional 4WD tractor. But as you already own a decent one, albeit compact, best just to get a yard tractor at reasonable money.

 

I refer you again to my statement about hours worked and depreciation, it makes a lot of sense.

[mendiplogs]

These compacts don't have proper draft sensing as such, he's put the chains there to allow it to to 'sit' the splitter down in a transport position without having the tractor constantly trying to adjust the height of the splitter as it's so heavy.

 

HI MATE that why i like my old mf 165 £4k with a much newer loader it will lift 1 ton fine all day very good on fuel just a good small tractor a 454 is a good tractor like you said thanks jon

[Goaty]

Your oil leak should be a simple fix. All designs of 4wd do get seal problems. Its probably caused by the mud getting in the seal. Beware of being ripped off.

My dad has an iseki tf321 compact, no loader and the seals went after 8years and around 700hrs.

 

Iseki price per seal £39

I went to a bearing place £7

It took about an hour per seal to dismantle and rebuild, you will need some gasket sealant as well. A parts diagram will be a big help if you can get one.

[Woodworks]

Your oil leak should be a simple fix. All designs of 4wd do get seal problems. Its probably caused by the mud getting in the seal. Beware of being ripped off.

My dad has an iseki tf321 compact, no loader and the seals went after 8years and around 700hrs.

 

Iseki price per seal £39

I went to a bearing place £7

It took about an hour per seal to dismantle and rebuild, you will need some gasket sealant as well. A parts diagram will be a big help if you can get one.

 

Nice one

Done about 950 hours with plenty of mud so could well be the cause.

[hedgesparrow]

as other posts older JD 7610 or if you can find one a larger kubota. or if go for old ones DB996 /990 ford 5000 case not hydrostactic fordson major will all do what you want on the tin. only the old ones do not have modern gear like power steering

[doobin]

as other posts older JD 7610 or if you can find one a larger kubota. or if go for old ones DB996 /990 ford 5000 case not hydrostactic fordson major will all do what you want on the tin. only the old ones do not have modern gear like power steering

 

That's why the OP needs an International.... Power steering, two speed PTO, power brakes, pickup up hitch, power loader. All for 2 - 2.5k.

 

No anorak collectors pushing up prices either.

[Goaty]

Another option for gate access is the older vineyard models. Normal tractor on a narrow width. But you do loose stability.

[hedgesparrow]

That's why the OP needs an International.... Power steering, two speed PTO, power brakes, pickup up hitch, power loader. All for 2 - 2.5k.

 

No anorak collectors pushing up prices either.

 

have to agree the older stuff does hold its money due to collectors so a more modern tractor would be better

[doobin]

have to agree the older stuff does hold its money due to collectors so a more modern tractor would be better

 

Oh, the International would be old all right! Mid to late 70s.

 

They're just not as 'collectable' as MF and Ford. And much better specced for the money.

[Matthew Storrs]

Zetor- good basic soviet engineering! But then I would say that. Also zetors are heavy for their horsepower so good for loader work.

Hydraulic lift on a 70hp zetor is 1600kg rear linkage

so not the best but more than capable for your needs.

Crap brakes are their downfall. But other than that my 30year old 7045 works hard and pulls well

Expect to pay 5-6k for a 4wd job by with a loader, if your looking at older models.

One like elfinwoods is a different kettle of fish as it has 4 wheel braking and wet brakes at that, and probably far better lifting capacity- but more like 12k.