Posted by Tellmewhy on July 31, 2008 at 10:53:28 from (207.118.127.136):
As there are a lot of bright, knowledgeable folks on this site I would like to take advantage of that. I"m leaning toward but want to be convinced that I should go with a NH TN-A series (70-90hp) vs. a comparable weight and hp Kubota.
Kubota still has a image to me as not being a true farm tractor, but it probably is due to a lack of knowledge, having not been around them. They seem to spec out well on paper.
This is kind of long but wanted to give some details.
Have about 60+ ac grassland, meadows of hayground and will be pulling a NH315 and picking up with a NH 1036 balewagon. Lots of rough ground between meadows, wetland, hills, trees, rocks etc. Will use tractor for some road work, grading, Bush Hog, plowing snow, harrowing and general farm work.
Don"t like the idea of a dry traction clutch or dry PTO clutch. The NH dry traction clutch can be eliminated by option of hyd shuttle.
But, talked to a NH mechanic, said he has had to replace the electronic controllers for the hyd shuttels, and costs around $1000, parts and labor.
The Kubota M series has wet traction and PTO clutches and a manual hyd reverser shuttle. A LH lever by the steering wheel as in construction equip which I prefer for loader work.
The NH dealer is a few miles closer and has been good to work with in the past. Don"t know about the Kubota dealer first hand, but they have been selling them since 99 and was Ford and NH for many years before that.
I want a tractor that is tough and can take hard work, not abuse, well...maybe a little, but in any case well used. I keep equip forever so parts and service, years from now is vital.
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