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Machinery Forum Re: What tractor should I purchase? [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by Rod F. on July 19, 2004 at 19:19:19 from (142.177.93.49): In Reply to: What tractor should I purchase? posted by Floyd on July 18, 2004 at 12:33:38: If it were me, then I would probably go with a Deere. Generally fewer leaks to contend with than the Massey's. The landini is probably about the same. Not that I am knocking them, just in my observation, Deere's tend to be "dry", and Massey's are not. That would be important with berries. Also consider that 50 hp, especially in the "lighter" models (say 5000 series Deere), are a bit light for a Weatherbee harvester, and also light for pulling a forestry trailer, although good for mowing. Bragg harvesters are more manageable on small tractors, should you decide to go that route. Ford 4630 or 5030 might not be bad choices in that range, if you go with used. 8x8 syncro/shuttle is a very nice manual tranny for light work. BTW, where are you located? I'm in Cape Breton. HTH. Rod Follow Ups: Re: Re: What tractor should I purchase? Floyd 11:34:26 07/20/04 (3) Re: Re: Re: What tractor should I purchase? paul 12:00:47 07/22/04 (0) Re: Re: Re: What tractor should I purchase? Rod F. 19:05:31 07/20/04 (1) Re: Re: Re: Re: What tractor should I purchase? Mark 20:13:24 07/31/04 (0) Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: What tractor should I purchase? Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.