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The choice for me would be the 730 gas (diesel OK as well). The 730's had slightly less HP than the 560, however, the crushing low-end torque curve with the Deere will set the two apart for heavy work. The 730 came standard w/ live PTO & hydraulics and nearly all row crop tractors have the 3 point hitch installed. (It's sometimes dicey whether the original toplink is still attached). The biggest challenge moving over from the Farmall will be dealing with Deere's hand clutch. The advantage, when adjusted properly, is that feathering is much more precise than the sometimes 'grabby' clutch on TA tractors. The biggest hassle will be backing wagons & there is no substitute for a foot clutch for that job. On the 730's, especially diesels, make certain that the flywheel has not been run loose, as this becomes an expensive fix. If you're looking for a real improvement, check out a 3010/4010, as they have an incredible hydraulic system and make excellent power. The biggest drawback to these tractors is that usually these were 'workhorses', creating a need to re-bush & re-pin the synchrorange shift selector. When those units are re-bushed, that tractor is almost as effortless to drive at varying speeds as a car. Gas jobs will be cheaper to buy, usually by $2,000 or so. The overall price will be in-line with that of a nice 730....Good luck!!
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