Posted by Galen Houk on December 13, 2016 at 05:52:38 from (173.17.87.30):
In Reply to: Re: Tractor Upgrade posted by philip d on December 12, 2016 at 19:40:55:
OK, I will make everyone mad around here. This is just my experience and others may have had totally different experiences. The three worst tractors I have ever owned were Case. I had a 930 diesel total money pit. Had the motor apart three times. Hated driving it. Dad had a 730 gas and the hydraulics were fantastic but wouldn't pull anything in the field. Son had two newer ones but I don't remember the numbers, I think 90 series. Lived in the shop and cost thousands to keep going. If I remember right, brake particles got in rear end and took out lift cylinders on three point, power shift and PTO. The local junk yard wont even take them to part out. There is nothing left to sell. I hear the 70 series are better but I consider them to be a $3,000 throw away tractor. I like 806s but they are a crude tractor. The shifters are often so worn out that you can't find gears. I was once told by a dealer that the torques are either out or going out. I know this is exaggerating but I pretty much stay away from Internationals for that reason. The non 55 series Olivers are a great low maintenance tractor if you want something lower price. The 1855 and 1955 engines are very poor. I don't know Masseys or Fords but they also make several good tractors. I would buy a John Deere 3020 or 4020 if I were you. I am not a JD junkie but the steering, hydraulics, motor and reliability are well above the others in my opinion. The older ones are getting pretty reasonable now that the soundgaurd ones are becoming more available. I have all brands around here from time to time and I grab the 3020 every time I need to do something. Again, just my experience and others could have totally different opinions.
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