Could I survive without a 4 wheel drive?

[BobbyLummus1]

trade your tractor off for another 4x4.the M5s are nice but new they cost $63,600.i just traded a 2013 7040su 4x4 fel rops hydro for a 2012 case 110a cab 4x4 hydro fel.

I can't spend what a new cab tractor cost.

that case 110a listed for $43.900.he gave me $23.500 for the 7040.so i gave $19,000 for the tractor.i liked 1yr on mine paying it off.so my new note is $24,000 for 4yrs

I would of liked the 7040 for 23,500 . Especially if it had the power shuttle option . will not go back to a mechanical shuttle after having the hydro shuttle . Im looking for a 7040 , 8540 , 9540 . or 7060 and up etc open station or cab

 

[Brute 23]

We have several older 2wd tractors and do ok with them. They are like lawn darts with front end loaders in wet areas.

Going forward I will only purchase 4wd. Its not as much about the mud to me as the smoother ride and heavy duty tires on the front.

I notice a lot of the newer 4wd tractors come with some pretty narrow little tires.

 

[littletom]

The turning radius seems to be tractor to tractor. My dads tractor takes some area to turn not bad but what you would expect from 4x4. Bit of a pain to back a wagon with. I have a smaller 4x4 same make that turns and operates like a 2wd. Mine does have wheels all the way out for 40'' rows though.

 

[5S Cattle]

Putting airplane tires on the front of your 2wd tractors keeps them out of the mud a little better. Better be able to turn with your brakes if you have slick mud though

 

[bigbull338]

I can't spend what a new cab tractor cost.

that case 110a listed for $43.900.he gave me $23.500 for the 7040.so i gave $19,000 for the tractor.i liked 1yr on mine paying it off.so my new note is $24,000 for 4yrs

I would of liked the 7040 for 23,500 . Especially if it had the power shuttle option . will not go back to a mechanical shuttle after having the hydro shuttle . Im looking for a 7040 , 8540 , 9540 . or 7060 and up etc open station or cab

the 7040 had the hydro shuttle thats the only reason i bought.because my left knee is bad and iy saved it from getting beat up.im thinking he will sell my tractor for $25,000 to $27,000.the case 110a is a hydrolic shuttle as well.gotta get a new battery for the 110a though this week.

 

[Dueyb]

New ones aren't all what they are cracked up to be.
I'm getting more and more disgusted with new stuff.
There's a reason I want a 4050 or 4250 instead of a brand new one in the same hp range.

I've kinda been looking at FWA JD 4050 and 4250's as well for pulling a batwing on hilly ground. Looking to hopefully buy next year. There is a decent looking 4050 on auction time right now and a 4250 here locally selling at live auction next week.....will be interesting to see what they bring.

 

[bigbull338]

if your buying used equipment over a certain age its best to pay cash.the interest raye will go up and the time you have to pay for it goes down.

 

[ClinchValley]

We found a 2011 Kubota 7040 w cab for $21K delivered three or four years ago. It had 330 hours on it. Threw a FEL on it for around $6500. So we are in it for about $28k after servicing everything. Deals are out there. Just have to be patient. We looked for a little over a year before we pulled the trigger.

My Papaw used a 45hp Long for everything. 2wd. Our ground is steep as sheet in places. Cannot get anywhere without going up a good hill. He made it just fine. Although he has stories of having to ride it out sliding down a hill a few times. Just have to be careful and make wise decisions.

 

[Bigfoot]

Well this Massey has left me on foot the last 2 times I've used it. Water pump last week, and something with the fuel system this afternoon. I ain't going to fool with today. I hate this piece of crap. Used to be a dedicated follower.

 

[JW IN VA]

I have used a 6640 Ford 2wd for over 20 years feeding in all types of weather.I have an un roller on the back where I carry and feed my 5X6 bales.Can carry one on the front if the ground is solid.Don't use feeders much.My soil won't stand it.

 

[BobbyLummus1]

I would love to find a clean straight 6640 or 7740 mfwd with low hours . the ones that have them know what they got and dont sell them

 

[saltbranch]

I did not read all the responses. Just depends on the use I guess and comforts you want. I have case 485 that is a little brute. Its 2wd an as long as I have counter weight on it, it will move impressive things. I have beat the snot out of it clearing with the FEL and ratchet rake. Its open cab, no frills with clutch and shifter

 

[Bigfoot]

This stupid tractor is down again, I guess I'm going to have to haul it to town. I've now spent more on the stupid thing, than I paid for it. It has been worked on 10-12 times since spring. Might as well not have it.

 

[midTN_Brangusman]

This stupid tractor is down again, I guess I'm going to have to haul it to town. I've now spent more on the stupid thing, than I paid for it. It has been worked on 10-12 times since spring. Might as well not have it.

She may be ready for a new home BF :nod:

 

[bigbull338]

time for a new tractor.