Review by: Webmaster on 20/01/2011
Price paid: $ 21,650.00
Years of use: 2 years
Instruments: Battery-200CX, pallet forks EZ-62 mower, box scraper, 5 ’5 discs, I-Link System
Purchased from: Shearer Mansfield Ohio

Comment :Highlights of the I-Link for easy attachment out is a dream. The 4×4 mode using the I-4 tires, you’ll never for pulling, mowing weather, snow removal or cleaning of your barn. I can shoot a 5 ‘drive to change the stables for horses. It also comes with the cooling unit installed at the waterworks. A slight change for the 2008 + years, you can rotate the cover with the cap removed. The hydraulic controls are smooth and very responsive. Finally, transmission HST is a gentle or you crawl back to full speed on road trips.

Weakness does not come with a heating pad, had to pay $ 175 dealer-installed option. Consider the location of oil filter and the crossbar for the 200CX loader, each time I change the oil goes on the section. Right now John Deere does not kit oil filter out. I would really like the location of this filter to move. Finally, the EZ-62 on deck of the scalp makes the lawn in the higher areas, the bridge does not float in the higher areas.

Overall a great buy and easy to maintain my John Deere dealer
Parts: 9 Performance: 10 Ease of Use: 10 Financing: 10 Reliability: 9 overall: 9
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Review by: Webmaster on 1/18/2011
Price paid: $ 18,500.00
Years of use: 1 year
Instruments: FEL, BH 6 ‘RAKE LP STRAWBERRY & Blade, 5′ HOG B., & BELLY MOWER ROLLER.
Bought at: pvt owner – had 170 hours

Strong Easy to tractor operations, which come and go with HSD to learn, while plowing snow or brush blade or bucket is greater capacity for work implements, oil and fuel filter easy to modify, easier time starting in cold weather in the fuel jelled fuel filter (-7 F) and I make the fuel filter and was operational in less than 10 min; w/4WD traction, digging is easy to use and has the power to excavate and remove 8-10 “trees;

Poor lighting lamps weaknesses head / and I replaced 3pt 3pt hitch with quick change system … advantage over factory hitch when connecting non-line implements for the rising of the 3-position (confirmed BH) or put it back on, it is difficult b. maintaining the cutting height of pork, I installed a chain adjustment on 3-point for the cutting to keep, easy on the trigger / switch on steep slopes driving; fluid you need to get the rear tires to stabilize replacement Hydro oil filter is a pain the frame of the tractor, excavator, remove the left rear tire of the filter, belly mower PTO connector is a pain too, it has an “axis of spring-loaded validation” that the PTO back on them.

Total HP is more than enough … I run most tools standby power initiative, with the exception of the rotor bar and b. pigs at about 3 / 4 gas HSD is very suitable for controlling the speed and great for pushing snow and brush … easy to use and turning circle is large, removal and bra hooks into place fairly easily, especially after using a. 3 pt coupling system.
Parts: 9 Performance: 10 Ease of Use: 10 Financing: Reliability: 10 total: 9

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Case IH these days shippedthe world’s 1st tractor with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4A needed emission standards for agricultural equipment. The engine within the new series Magnum tractor uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to scale back particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions, whereas truly increasing capability and improving fuel economy and long life.EPA Tier 4A emissions standards that take result in 2011, the mandate cleaner and additional economical engines.

These measures can cut back nitrogen oxides and particulates by ninety p.c from the previous generation of engines utilizedby agricultural producers.Case IH believe that the SCR technology, superior within the new Magnum series tractors, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology is employed by John Deere. AGR circulated exhaust gases into the engine air intake system. within the high-horsepower applications using this approach additional fuel, which needs a warmer engine temperatures and additional maintenance.”SCR may be a game changer,” said Tom Dean, selling manager, serious tractors from Case IH North America. “It’s the most effective answer for the farmers for government-mandated emissions standards currently prepared and within the future. Case IH is implementing this technology a competitive advantage to us to capture additional revenue from North yankee makers of positions. (more…)

Today,The event opens its doors on Lamma Wednesday (January 19) that the manufacturers of the tractor with the ideal platform to showcase their latest offerings.

Assistant editor Emily Padfield machines summarizes the main developments and new models on the screen for a visit to the event.

The show, which in 2011 has over 600 trade stands will be held for two days in the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground.

For the latest news and video Lamma see our special page.

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T100 McCormick Max gives all-out call

With a new axle at the rear of the shuttle transmission and electric PTO and hydraulic control, T100 92hp McCormick’s-Max is an ideal to strive for both companies and common equity, the company said .

Standard spec includes a telescopic pick-up and lower arms of detection for control of electronic project.

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Anonymous on 07/12/2008: In Review
Price paid: $ 13,600.00
Years of use: 180-day
Instruments: Loader, Mower.
Purchased From: Kubota dealer

All strengths of metal hardware, the windows much easier than previous models. Kubota quality really shows.

to see weaknesses as a larger rear tire. A folding headband would be nice too.

Overall, I exchanged far from a BX1500. I was impressed by my old BX, but it’s a huge step forward. Its rare when you have a product that provides easy to buy what they claim .. This tractor has!

Parts: 10 Performance: 10 Ease of Use: 10 Financing: 10 Reliability: 10 Overall: 10

Anonymous on 07.04.2009: In Review
Price paid: $ 11,250.00
Years of use: 30 days
Instruments: none
Purchased From: Tractor Gateway, Maryland

The strengths I about 2 acres of garden with plenty of deleted some hills. Wanted a tractor that would accelerate the work and do not leave me stranded. The BX was that and much more. It was a bit more expensive than smaller units, owner of the house, but it is the work of the investment.

Weaknesses The only thing I notice is the transmission of noise. Not that there is a problem, it is simply the height of the hydraulic ….

Overall I would say this machine an A + +. The 4-wheel drive and differential lock are supurb. The deck of 60 “allows for quick work of grass the same height and it looks goood just riding on the farm!

Parts: Performance: 10 Ease of Use: 10 Financing: 10 Reliability: Overall: 10 (more…)

The new AFS Pro 700 monitor performs the basic functions AFS now become standard, integrating them with new requirements, more power and better ability to adapt to tractors and combine harvesters.
These are the salient features: power control, configuration and control of the vehicle, data logging, mapping, monitoring tool accessories (ISOBUS), video capability and compatibility with AFS AccuGuide.
 
Lighter but more powerful
The weight of the new AFS Pro 700 has been reduced by over 50% and 30% of its volume. The operating range of the operator is now improved. Unchanged but the resolution and screen size diagonal 265 mm. Thanks to a new chip set, the relative power is increased by 500% compared to the AFS Pro 600.
Simply Sophisticated
Our customers asked us a simple and logical control unit. That’s why the arm Multicontroller is now integrated on all vehicles in the power range from 100 hp to 600 hp. For users who wish to maintain the AFS Pro monitor the structure of this compact and feature finest quality, these monitors can be installed at the factory or later.
The so-called split screen (split screen)
This new monitor function allows the user to redefine the configuration of the entire screen. The entire left side, so far employed, is now free. There can be entered as the command displays the “Guide Auto ON / OFF.” They remain visible, regardless of the window you just selected. The 6 screen windows can be configured individually: video features, vehicle performance, productivity, maps, driving ISOBUS, GPS etc. situation.
Video Features
The AFS Pro 700 monitor supports up to a maximum of three external cameras, whose signals can be displayed on both sides of the split screen. You can view the images such as a rear camera. The user can define the size of the video window.
Remain the core functions that are now standard AFS Performance Monitor: Provides data on fuel consumption, engine and PTO, wheel slip and productivity. And this is the live version for the activity in real time as a daily average.
Setting the parameters of precision equipment & vehicle, for example timer and the ability of remote valves, automatic PTO, engine, alarm slip, calibrations, settings tools. (more…)

The new Case IH Magnum tractors are equipped with new technology EfficientPower that increases the power and productivity. The new Magnum tractors also offer an optimized operating environment and outstanding fuel efficiency.

Technology EfficientPower

Thanks to the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of Case IH Magnum tractors meet new anti-pollution legislation Tier 4A for 2011 and minimize operating costs while delivering a performance high. This purification system of exhaust gas was developed in collaboration with Fiat Power Train Technologies (FPT).
The new Magnum models 235 to 340 make use of valid FTP Cursor engine from 8700 cc.

These Case IH engines are a response to user demand Magnum a steady increase in power, in combination with the new Power Management, lets you tackle even the most difficult operations of traction in adverse conditions.
Power Management offers 35 more hp, which makes it useful for transportation, or PTO applications for increased power demand in the hydraulic system. More HP for each model all Magnum tractors now have more hp and are thus perfectly able to handle all the modern tools accessories. The new range includes five models, starting with the 235 Magnum with 274 horsepower at the top to finish with the Magnum 340 with 389 hp with Power Management.

The operating environment for the Magnum

The Surveyor ™ cab Magnum offers again the same standards of a market-leading Magnum has for decades in terms of size, visibility and comfort. (more…)

Following the creation of the CCI (Competence Center Isobus) of which Kuhn is one of six founders, Kuhn proposes ISOBUS over 3 ranges of machines:

- Fertilizer,
- Balers,
- Wrappers.
Spreaders: always very precise

The spreaders are available in 50.1 W ISOBUS CCI 100 or with the terminal without the terminal command for use with the terminal ISOBUS the tractor.
Besides the advantages of the AXIS 50.1 W ‘standard’ (capacity of 500 kg / min., Weighing and control every second, up to 50 m working width, rotary shaker ultralente) version Isobus also:
- In the transmission housing 750 rpm. for a better fit on tractors that do not have the high power regime of 1000 rpm. PTO. A reduced engine speed for less fuel consumption.
- To the electric rise / fall of Telimat, driven by the control box.
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This Large Compact is Cub Cadet EX3200 with Price about $ 15,200.00 -17,000
Years of use: 1 year
Tools: Chargers, rakes Backblade,

Overall —Tractor Review
Rating: 8 out of 10

Comment:
Strengths seem to have much power, and everything is easy as long as the location and accessibility. I have 50 hours on mine and I’ve really been trying. Overall I am very satisfied so far, especially for the price I paid.

Weaknesses have not found anything to complain about really. One thing I noticed is when you get a good hill or pulling a trailer load of wood, which can sometimes hear the hydrostatic, and that makes me alittle nervous, but at least has a good warranty! And I speak of a rather heavy load of wood!

People need to understand all the limitations of the machine you buy and comparable models of John Deere and Kubota spend thousands of dollars more. The only thing that worries me is parts and service in the future. Just because Cub Cadet dealers around me are rare.

Parts: Performance: Ease of Use: Financing: Reliability: Overall: 9

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The John Deere 4520 average Price ~ $ 22,000.00-25,000
Price paid: $ 22,000.00
Years of use: The new owner (0-1 years)
Instruments: FEL, 6-foot bush hog

Comment:
      Purchased forces PowrReverser 12×12. The great power and is transformed in an instant. I mow about 30 acres in half the time, as with the other tractor. The PowrReverser is superb and used much more than expected, with both the loader and mowing our hilly farm fields with no or square corners everywhere. And remove easily. Easy to use. Easy to maintain. Very fuel efficient. Everything I expected and more. Yes, you can not really remove the charger in 3 minutes would not have believed it if I had not done.

The weaknesses of self-leveling “400CX loader does carry buckets of gravel a little discomfort, you pay the dribble and gravel with every bump and slope along the road. Would you be able to tilt the skip back a few degrees to avoid this problem, but can not. You did not find any weaknesses with the tractor. (more…)