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Recommendations for a tractor to replace my 550.

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Goat Herder

01-30-2007 13:09:18




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I've had a 550 for years and now I'm looking to get a new 4WD tractor that can serve some of the duties that the trusty five-five-oh has done. Haying, loading manure, fencing, road building you name it. I've been looking at a Massey 563 because of it's similar size and heft. I also have looked at an AGCO GT55 as the dealer said that is a good replacement and has an open station. The Massey dealer suggested a 1560 4wd which is a 60hp "compact." Has anyone out there have any advice other than "you're nuts.?" I know that this is the Oliver antique board but thought maybe someone our there has had similar thoughts. Havn't looked at JD and NH because the dealers have gotten more towards lawn mowers. By the way, I'm going to keep the old girl...just need something alittle alittle newer and with 4wd.

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Goat Herder

01-31-2007 05:38:48




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 Re: Recommendations for a tractor to replace my 55 in reply to Goat Herder, 01-30-2007 13:09:18  
Thanks all for the advice. I like the AGCO GT as it has four wheel braking and is pretty simple tractor. I was just alittle hesitant because it is made by a company S+L+H which, I guess, is Italian. The Kubota's sell like hotcakes around here but I just never considered them. Maybe I should. I have had Olivers and now a bigger Deere for most of the higher HP PTO work. Not a big need in my operation for alot of tractors so this purchase will probably be my last...but you never know.

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amo

01-30-2007 18:19:26




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 Re: Recommendations for a tractor to replace my 55 in reply to Goat Herder, 01-30-2007 13:09:18  
i have a kubota and it is really great. get what ever brand you can get good service from the dealer.



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Wisconsin Cowman

01-30-2007 14:00:16




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 Re: Recommendations for a tractor to replace my 55 in reply to Goat Herder, 01-30-2007 13:09:18  
Agco Massey really no difference just color. I have an Agco GT55. A very nice tractor so far no problems. With mine I got a loader witch makes the tractor much handier. That Massey model and the Agco is the same hoarse power tractor give or take.



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Mark N.

01-30-2007 13:58:02




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 Re: Recommendations for a tractor to replace my 55 in reply to Goat Herder, 01-30-2007 13:09:18  
Probably any of these machines would do fine. Do you have a small acreage? How many hours a year do you plan on putting on them. I personally like the AGCO. Resale may be a bit better on the Massey if you ever need to do so just because of the name longevity. I believe for what you are looking at it will come down to price since these machines are really all built very similiarly these days. I would have the dealers bring each one out to demo. If they want to make a sale they will. You will know which machine is most comfortable to run, get on and off of regularly and visibility. Good luck.

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