Tractor Fire

Kirk Grau · Jul 26, 2021

Been quite a while since I posted anything here. Still see some familiar names. Have always gotten pretty good advice here so here goes...

Own a Ford 3600 with a loader for general chore duty around our little 10 acre property. Mostly used for mowing and general motor operated wheelbarrow type jobs, really handy little machine. Was using it 2 weeks ago and something up front under the hood started on fire. Pretty much a total loss although very grateful that it was only the tractor involved, had been using it in the barn earlier in the day.

Insurance co has come through and I have a price range to be looking at replacements with. Need something pretty quick although we can be a little patient. Have located these two machines locally although I have not been to see them yet. Looking for general thoughts on which you would buy and why. They are both pretty significant upgrades from the 3600 and I am a little worried about getting something that is cumbersome to use around our little place.

Please start discussing...

Thanks,

Kirk
Massey Ferguson 2625

New Holland TN60DA

bmack95hd · Jul 26, 2021

Im liking the cab tractor myself. Wish I had held out for one.

DoubleR · Jul 26, 2021

Two of the best things I ever did was to buy two tractors with factory cabs. That tells you which one would get my vote.

Eric in IL · Jul 26, 2021

Just comparing price and hours, red looks like the winner to me.

You mention worries about being cumbersome. If you are thinking the MFWD will be cumbersome, I wouldn't worry about that. They still turn sharp enough and the MFWD will sure help a loader earn its keep.

Kirk Grau · Jul 26, 2021

Yeah, both these feel like overkill for my needs but kind of thinking I might as well spend the cash on the upgrade since they are offering it to me...

I have to admit that a cab seems awfully desirable.

I kind of think worst case if I don't like the larger machine I can trade back to something smaller. Keep searching for something smaller but they actually seem to get higher priced.

~Kirk

old-9 · Jul 26, 2021

go blue.

WESnIL · Jul 26, 2021

The cab makes the decision a 'no brainer' in my mind.

Texasmark · Jul 26, 2021

I'd move on to another machine offering. Why? because I have one of those little handy around the place things a bobs, 4wd, no cab, hydro tranny, quick attach FEL, small diameter front wheels for quick turning in tight spaces, also a big brother to your 3600...a 3910 2wd, no cab, and a likewise 3000, and a larger tractor with quick attach FEL, 4wd and large diameter front Ag. tires like both of these have and has a cab. Neither of these machines will fit your aspirations!!!!!!!

Open station-no cab, small front tires, quick attach (skid steer mount) FEL, 4wd, hydro, is what you are looking for....trust me!

doug in missouri · Jul 26, 2021

IF I was replacing a tractor would get one WITH a cab.
You will be much more comfortable in a climate controlled cab. Especially if moving snow. DOUG

Bruce from Can. · Jul 26, 2021

Get the Blue one. There is no question why more tractors come with cabs than without. Would you buy a truck without a cab ?

Carlmac 369 · Jul 27, 2021

???????? Something missing here I think.

Jim.ME · Jul 27, 2021

(quoted from post at 06:26:07 07/27/21)

???????? Something missing here I think.

You can see it all in Classic, something in his original post disagrees with Modern, maybe the links to the two tractor ads on Tractor House.

Carlmac 369 · Jul 27, 2021

(quoted from post at 08:43:37 07/27/21)

(quoted from post at 06:26:07 07/27/21)

???????? Something missing here I think.

Click to expand...

You can see it all in Classic, something in his original post disagrees with Modern, maybe the links to the two tractor ads on Tractor House.

Guess I won't see it then. Crazy setup.

caterpillar guy · Jul 27, 2021

I would look some more for something different in a tractor. Like maybe a Deere or Fiat or even a Kubota. Not a mad farmer or ford fan. I would look for something with the MFWD though. Once you have it you will never go back to just 2wd.

kcm.MN · Jul 27, 2021

MF has larger front wheels, and the whole front-end of the MF looks beefier than the NH.

MF definitely has less rust and fewer hours than the NH.

MF has higher hp.

Looks like the NH has 2 remotes whereas the MF has 1. That could be the deal breaker right there.

Cab, no cab -- cab, no cab.......well, the cab certainly is appealing as well.

And you're already used to Ford products, so the NH might feel more '[i:6844814c78]at home[/i:6844814c78]' to you.

As these machines are in Maryland, I would guess you get a bit of ice up there? That cab would certainly help a lot after a night of freezing rain. Cab controls would stay dry. ....On the other hand, the cab, itself, would be encased in ice. But I think it'd be a lot easier to clear the windshield of ice than all the controls.

If it were me, I would likely get the NH and cry because I didn't choose the MF. I think the MF is a better machine, but the cab and 2 remotes would likely force me to choose the NH.

What about this Kubota about a half-hour away?
https://www.external_link.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/206503979/2015-kubota-l5740hst

This post was edited by kcm.MN on 07/27/2021 at 05:35 am.

RedMF40 · Jul 27, 2021

Something of an optical illusion, at first glance it looked like the Massey was sporting a corn crib as a cab. Guess all this talk of cabs seeped into my brain. Everything became a cab. Pretending I have that ins co. check in my pocket right now, I'd expand the search to include Kubota. I've seen some awfully nice tractors that size for around that money. Preferably with a cab, one that's not a corn crib.

Gerrit

Texasmark · Jul 27, 2021

He didn't say where he lived. He said his place is 10 acres. He said its to do chores around the place. He is currently using a 2wd open station, 40 hp tractor: http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/2/6/260-ford-3600.html

So why all the insistence on cabs, big front ends and high hp?????

Determined · Jul 27, 2021

(quoted from post at 13:59:18 07/26/21) Yeah, both these feel like overkill for my needs but kind of thinking I might as well spend the cash on the upgrade since they are offering it to me...

I have to admit that a cab seems awfully desirable.

I kind of think worst case if I don't like the larger machine I can trade back to something smaller. Keep searching for something smaller but they actually seem to get higher priced.

~Kirk

One thing you will notice regardless of which one you buy is in your mind it will shrink inside of a month or two.

The man this thing is huge thought you may have at first will soon be replaced with a wow there is nothing to this, what was I so worried about before thought.

Kind of like how a Moose with a huge set of antlers can run through the forest without ever hitting a tree, it just comes naturally with experience.

I have a wheel loader that stands over 13 feet high, when I first got it home it was a intimidating monster to operate now I think nothing of it to drive it 2 inches from the house when clearing snow or landscaping.

Fordy20 · Jul 27, 2021

One has 310 hrs. and the other 3502 hrs. Guess I'd go for the lower hour depending how far to the nearest dealer and dealer support. On 10 acres I don't know how much time you would spend in weather where a cab would be necessary, but to me an open station is simpler, has better visibility and less maintenance.

Paul in MN · Jul 27, 2021

I like them both! But I sure find it hard to believe the MF has only 300 hours. I like the open station, but with a sun canopy. It can be added to the roll bar. I'd hire a good tractor mechanic to go with you to give each a good look. The FNH has a self leveling bucket, but the MF has a bigger bucket. What engine is in the MF? They have gone to using the Sisu (Finland) engine in many of their models. It is supposedly a very good engine. The FNH probably has a Fiat engine and we have one of those in our fleet. I would not be hesitant about the 3500 hours on the FNH. When the electronic dash boards go out (and they do) they get replaced with a new dash showing zero hours. Ask for the maintenance records of each, or talk to the servicing dealer. I just have a hard time believing the low hours on the MF. 300 hours suggests it has had 2 oil changes, no tranny oil changes and no hydraulic filter changes. If everything checks out as advertised, then drive them both and see which you like better. The FNH is probably priced well for its age and condition. It should have A/C in the cab. That might be its best selling point over the MF.

Good Luck in your decision!

Paul in MN

jwmfarms · Jul 28, 2021

My family owns and operates a Massey dealership. The tractor with Massey's name on it is built in India by TAFE. We refuse to sell them. RUN!

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