John Deere or Kubota?

[Marko]

Looks like you eventually got the answer you wanted! Let's hope it is still for sale. Photos please

[difflock]

Thanks David, exactly my feelings about the 3720 JD, being very well hammered together/unburstable(and I imagine I prefer the Yanmar engine, which I also reckon to be more fuel efficient) , but I reckon the clincher is JD's LoadMatch system, which is tremendous for loader applications.

PS

We, that is I just purchased a JD 1585 mower for work, which is really really rated by the operator, who used to pilot a Class Jaguar self propelled forage harvester, I am sure he was glad of the JD A/C yesterday in our humid 25 deg heat. The cab is also very nicely tidied up from the Mauser cab on the 15 year old one it replaced.

BUT

I would have bought a Kubota, except less spec(lower transport speed for 1) than the JD, the standard fit JD A/C being the deciding factor.

cheers

m

Still fancy a 47HP Iseki(which kit I seriously rate) or cloned MF mind.

Edited August 17, 2016 by difflock

[difflock]

Unimog 419 Ex US Army for Sale - Agri-Plant S.V. Ltd

 

Eh What!

 

Better run, Cos I see the Men In White Coats approaching

[cornish wood burner]

Thanks David, exactly my feelings about the 3720 JD, being very well hammered together/unburstable(and I imagine I prefer the Yanmar engine, which I also reckon to be more fuel efficient) , but I reckon the clincher is JD's LoadMatch system, which is tremendous for loader applications.

PS

We, that is I just purchased a JD 1585 mower for work, which is really really rated by the operator, who used to pilot a Class Jaguar self propelled forage harvester, I am sure he was glad of the JD A/C yesterday in our humid 25 deg heat. The cab is also very nicely tidied up from the Mauser cab on the 15 year old one it replaced.

BUT

I would have bought a Kubota, except less spec(lower transport speed for 1) than the JD, the standard fit JD A/C being the deciding factor.

cheers

m

Still fancy a 47HP Iseki(which kit I seriously rate) or cloned MF mind.

Hi Marcus

We have a Taffe 45( mf clone) nice little tractor to drive and used old style tech as in mf240, but it's weak point seems to be the pto clutch if used hard. Common problem I believe.

[difflock]

Currently looking at/sniffing around a Deutz Agrolux 65, c/w Trima loader & v low hours.

[difflock]

Now a MF 430, it is actually still for sale (unlike those other bollocks of WAY out of date(but always cunningly undated) internet adverts) , but MF430 price looking a bit stiff for my limited justification.

Kubota MK500 or the wee Hurliman Prince 45 are my backstops (& identically priced too)

Santa gonna be good to me:thumbup:

[pie eater pete]

A different size and price range but am looking at a Solis 26, read some very good reviews on them

[difflock]

Pie Eater Pete,

If David Tunstall chooses to sell the Solis tractor range, the engineering must be sound.

Carraro front axle = "tick"

Perking engine = "tick"

Renault gearbox and back end = "Tick"

all solid proven components.

being bought by prudent farmers as "Scraper" tractors, tough and simple.

Tunstall's mechanic was just finished removing all but 1st and reverse gears from a brand new 50HP one, ordered by a Diary farmer, for his "gung-Ho" Polish stockman, the only way he could keep the speed down apparently.

A bit cumbersome I suspect with the longer wheelbase, and limited? steering angle, but steadier on the road/with a loader or linkbox.

PS

A source phoned me a few minutes ago that JD are bring on their "free" loader (worth 4k) with the 3036E this winter again (& same offer as last winter, with a cost-of-living few% price rise)

I make that about £16,500 incl VAT, unless I misunderstood.

So just perhaps I will satisfy myself with 36HP for now, and then trade up if needs be.

Edited October 11, 2016 by difflock