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New Holland 520 vs a New Idea 3626 similarly equipped in similar condition at same price. Which one, and why?
Thanks
 
I used to have a NI 3632, and now have a Gehl 1287 (built by NH, not sure of equivalant model). Will be going back to NI when I trade again, probably. Shields on Gehl/NH are flimsy, end up falling off, let manure fall onto sprockets and chains by the gearbox. NH uses little #40 roller chain for hi/lo... should use #50 or 60 in my opinion. NI (on the bigger models, anyway) uses a long PTO shaft with a constant velocity joint - easy angles on corners. NH uses a short shaft - sharper angles. Have to crawl underneath to grease the tandem axle pivot on NH (may not be an issue for the size you're looking at?) NI has a larger pivot surface for the tailgate, and is greasable. Beater on NI was still good when I traded it... I need new teeth on the Gehl. Guess I think the NI is the better of the two...
 
IMO, the 520 is heavier than the Gehl (NH 155, 165). I think New Holland cheapened up when they went from the 500 to 100 series.
I really think it comes down to parts and I think New Holland going into the future offers more stability on availability.
 
I have had both NH and New Idea. Didn't like the NH because of the belt drive, always slip in pen manure. New Idea has always been knowen as the cadilac of manure spreaders. I have two of them now, a 3618 and a 363.
 
I've had two NH's and one NI, now I have a Hagedorn. Its the best ever. No apron chain to give trouble and VERY heavily built.
 
I used to have a NI, but got rid of it for a good, old fashioned ground driven John Deere. Simple, economical to run, easy to fix, and I can pull it with my pickup, if need be.
 
Yup. Mine is a model "L". I drug it home out of a fence row, spent about 3 weeks and $20 rebuilding it, and now it slings s*it like the best of them.
 
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