Originally Posted by ctsmith


Sam, the 7610 is a nice tractor. I think its the last model JD made without electronics. We recently bought a 7430 with all the computerized crap after looking at several 7610's. I wanted the 7610, my partner wanted the 7430. He won. I've gotten use to the computerized crap and starting to really like it. As for value, the 7610 and 7430 are both in high demand around here. I suspect both could be sold in 10 years for nearly what you paid for it.



CT, IMHO the 10 series JD's are about as good as they get. Of course the older versions are true work horses as well but they don't start as good in the cold and the cabs aren't as tight.

We had a 4250 and still have a 4450 and those things are reliable as hell but they just aren't as 'nice'.


One of my friends has a 7430 and they've had good luck with it. In fact I tried to buy it before I found the 7610 but they didn't want to sell. That model is another one that commands a premium in price.


What were they asking for the 7610's you looked at?
(how many hours?)


The baler tractors, a 7510 and the 4450.
(not mine but I encouraged management to purchase.....grin)

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Last edited by SamOlson; 08/17/19.