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re: Anyone actually farm or ranch in here??
Posted on 12/9/11 at 9:24 pm to shoelessjoe
Posted on 12/9/11 at 9:24 pm to shoelessjoe
8 john deere tractors
2 JD cotton pickers
CaseINT combine
As the the guy above says, gotta have dependable stuff... outside of caseINT rest is crap.
2 JD cotton pickers
CaseINT combine
As the the guy above says, gotta have dependable stuff... outside of caseINT rest is crap.
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Posted on 12/10/11 at 6:51 am to TIGRLEE
I farm on the side as a hobby, bout 20 acres. I use Kubotas, have two of them. I think the lower HP tractor market is hard to beat a Kubota.
I was very close to buying a Case or JD for my 90 HP, but it didn't work out went with Kubota again, have been happy.
I was very close to buying a Case or JD for my 90 HP, but it didn't work out went with Kubota again, have been happy.
Posted on 12/10/11 at 8:06 am to Da Hammer
We have had a few Allis chalmers back in the day. Then had a few Bellarus, not we have an older Jd and a Mahindra both of them are workhorses with little problems.
Posted on 12/11/11 at 12:38 pm to TIGRLEE
Anyone know the difference between John Deere 6330 vs 6330 premium??
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:00 pm to b-rab2
Sugarcane farmer here, we've made the switch to strictly JD. Here are a few big reasons for the switch;
As a few have already mentioned, they are just so darn dependable compared to every other brand.
We put 'em through hell and they almost always plug right along.
They have a strong commitment to their brand. They will stand behind their tractors and fix what is wrong the first time.
The other big benefit, from an operators stand point, is the driving comfort. I can personally tell you that a 14 hour day in a JD feels like a 9 hour day in a Massey/AGCO. Their operators set up is usually more convenient and creates a lower stress environment.
I know they are more expensive but it's worth it if you want to keep the tractor around for the long haul.
As a few have already mentioned, they are just so darn dependable compared to every other brand.
We put 'em through hell and they almost always plug right along.
They have a strong commitment to their brand. They will stand behind their tractors and fix what is wrong the first time.
The other big benefit, from an operators stand point, is the driving comfort. I can personally tell you that a 14 hour day in a JD feels like a 9 hour day in a Massey/AGCO. Their operators set up is usually more convenient and creates a lower stress environment.
I know they are more expensive but it's worth it if you want to keep the tractor around for the long haul.
This post was edited on 12/11/11 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:00 pm to b-rab2
The premium is autotrac and autosteer capable. Transmission may be different as well.
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:01 pm to bigolecatfish
Which means...?
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:18 pm to b-rab2
You can put a JD starfire GPS receiver on the premium. This allows you to enter in lat, lon, heading and use autosteer (it will keep the tractor driving a perfectly straight line,etc.This is used a whole lot in row crow agriculture.). The seat and cab on the premium at much nicer. As with the tranny, you can get an automatic type transmission on the premium.
I'm sure their are other difference but these are the first few that jumped out at me. We were thinking about purchasing the 6430 premium to run our ditcher and to run the module builder on our farm, so I did a little research on those series of tractors.
ETA: cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat farmer here.
I'm sure their are other difference but these are the first few that jumped out at me. We were thinking about purchasing the 6430 premium to run our ditcher and to run the module builder on our farm, so I did a little research on those series of tractors.
ETA: cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat farmer here.
This post was edited on 12/11/11 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:21 pm to bigolecatfish
Thanks a lot for the information. You think it's worth finding one with the premium package? The only thing we'll be doing is hay and planting wheat.
Posted on 12/11/11 at 1:40 pm to b-rab2
Probably not. The premium would definitely be a more comfortable ride, but I doubt it would be worth the extra money.
We utilize the autosteer when planting our wheat, but I doubt it would be worth it in your case. The GPS receiver and monitors that are required for the autosteer are crazy expensive (like +15k).
We utilize the autosteer when planting our wheat, but I doubt it would be worth it in your case. The GPS receiver and monitors that are required for the autosteer are crazy expensive (like +15k).
Posted on 12/11/11 at 2:12 pm to bigolecatfish
Anything is an upgrade from what we have. Old JD 2440
Posted on 12/11/11 at 2:20 pm to b-rab2
yeah man, you'll be happy with the 6330, and it will last forever. 
Posted on 12/11/11 at 8:12 pm to b-rab2
quote:
Anything is an upgrade from what we have. Old JD 2440
A 6330 will be like heaven on your arse, back, and whatever else aches after a long day.
Hijack. Does it bring anybody else fond memories when you get in a 40/50/55/etc. series John Deere and smell the cab? For some reason, I love that smell.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 8:45 am to b-rab2
quote:me and a cousin of mine were thinking of doing this. how is your farm doing? and if anyone else has any experience in the hay farm business, any info would be appreciated and welcome.
he only thing we'll be doing is hay and planting wheat.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:11 am to Tigerhaven03
<----is not a farmer, but I can tell you how to make a small fortune in farming.....
Start off with a large one.
Start off with a large one.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:35 am to b-rab2
My family when I was young was land clearers. 4 D9 CATS, 4 D6 CATS, and 1 V31 Aliss Chalmers.
After the Govt. shutdown clearing land, we went to land leveling. Started with 4850 JD, then moved to 8960JD which at the time was the biggest they made. Then moved over to the big 485 CIH. All pulled double dirt pans and at one time had 15 of those big suckas.
I worked for Spectra for years, installing autopilots, laser systems, and anytype of progressive ag equipment.
JD, CIH, NH are all good tractors. Its a Chevy, Ford debate on who likes what.
After the Govt. shutdown clearing land, we went to land leveling. Started with 4850 JD, then moved to 8960JD which at the time was the biggest they made. Then moved over to the big 485 CIH. All pulled double dirt pans and at one time had 15 of those big suckas.
I worked for Spectra for years, installing autopilots, laser systems, and anytype of progressive ag equipment.
JD, CIH, NH are all good tractors. Its a Chevy, Ford debate on who likes what.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:45 am to Teyeger
quote:any experience in the hay bidness?
Teyeger
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:52 am to Tigerhaven03
damn i thought i remembered this thread 
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:54 am to jimbeam
only 6 months old man
Posted on 6/27/12 at 9:56 am to TigerTreyjpg
It helps to own 5000, paid for acres of Mississippi Delta Cotton ground.
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