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JoshuaGA
03-11-2008 17:13:07
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Re: Case-IH MXU125 versus NH 8360 in reply to in-too-deep, 03-11-2008 15:41:14
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Can't help you too much here. I've been wondering the same about those tractors. Local dealer has a MXU115 Cab 4WD Flange axles on the lot, Lease return (Less than 1000 Hours), Suspect $50K to $55K cash deal.
I'm concerned over longevity. The tractors themselves is what I like. Mechanical motors, good proven transmissions, Hand controls on the 3PH W/Raise Lower switch, Electrohydraulic PTO, heavy duty drawbar support, and comfortable, very roomy cab. My concern with it however, lies in it's size. It appears to be a utility frame, and I'm afraid of overstressing it and breaking vital components. We currently own a Massey Ferguson 399, which in my opinion is nothing more than junk in heavy tillage. It simply does not perform in ripping, chiseling, or heavy harrowing land. It was built for light duty tillage, planting, spraying, and the PTO. Both rear axles were broke in it. Part of the reason for failure was putting duals on it, the extra traction didn't allow the wheels to slip when it needed to to save itself. Loud crack, pull to one side, and a sinking feeling in the gut. The drivetrains won't stand the stress. Thats my same fear with the MXU. If you are planning any heavy tillage, I hope you have another tractor. Myself, I wouldn't want that frame for that reason. A bigger frame in a near sized tractor should give better service in tillage.
If hay is your main concern (and I expect it is), It should be a good tractor for you. As I said, I expect the PTO to be the strong suit of these tractors. Should also be a good tractor to feed with. Being a smaller framed tractor, usually utility sized tractors are mor efficient in lighter work, and less efficient in heavier work.
I would be almost positive the loader brackets, if not the whole loader, would have to be replaced. I believe the frames are different. If it was an MXM, you would have no problems remounting.
Trade in, from what I see and hear, seems to bee half of retail, but in this market, it may have changed. I would suspect yours is worth between $30,000 and $40,000 dollars. Check a few tractor websites for some prices.
Just curious, do you own a lemon or something. I just don't see any benefit in your trade except 500 hours in favor of the Case. Any real reason or is this just a personal thing?
HTH
JoshuaGA
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