C and Z Cattle
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Well I am looking for a 85 to a 100 hp tractor to chop corn/ bale hay with. It will have to be an older tractor to keep cost down since im not fortunate enough to be able to farm full time and in a way just getting started. No matter what route I go I must have one with a cab and loader. (Ive breathed to much dust rolling hay and smashed two many fingers hooking up scissor arms). I like the looks of the 30 series much better but a 930 probably does not meet my needs as much as a 970. Ive ran a few 30 series with loaders and they are kindly ruff to steer loading hay all day. But I have heard of a lot of issues with the 70 series powershifts. I am leaning towards a 970 with 8 speed manual transmission. I am looking to get some opinions from you guys that have a lot of experience with both. what are the pros and cons of both.