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Not quite 100 hp! Trying the new pic posting technique. Didn't work as expected.

I've been running a CaseIH Farmall 110A this year a lot. It is very compact for its amount of horsepower.

On the other hand, it is a dog when it comes to actually doing hard work, say in comparison to an old JD 2950 which has less hp but certainly more useful power when it's needed.

I have nicknamed the Case 110A "The Runt." It does have a nice cab though, and being low to the ground makes it easy to jump in and out, which I've needed to do a lot of this first cutting.

Interesting. Is it a matter of pulling power or PTO power or both? Tractor Data shows the 110A as having a 4.5 4 cylinder engine where the JD 2950 has a 6 cyl of 5.9 L but only 94 HP vs 110. The 2950 would be much heavier too. I just got out of the neighbor's Case IH Maxxum 125. Was mowing a pasture with the 20 foot brush hog. It has some serious cajones. I've had it in some tough situations and it has never faltered

It's a wuss for pulling and on the PTO both. Always has to lug down to find some guts. Mostly due to small displacement, I suppose.

I prefer something a little bigger when possible:

Since my last post, I've looked at tons of tractor information and test driven several. The Case IH Maxxum 115 that I was most interested in was a favorite until I noticed a mysterious knocking sound when outside with the engine idling. There would be no warranty on it so I passed. One of the tractors I drove was a Kubota M110X. I liked it better than the JD 6420. The 4 cyl engine on the JD was the roughest of the lot. Since then, I've discovered a Kubota dealer that is about 80 miles away and has the best prices I've ever seen on new Kubotas. He has offered a decent trade-in value for my two tractors. I am leaning toward a new M6-131 or M6-111 pending a satisfactory test drive, probably on Wednesday. Power wise, the 131 has the same basic numbers as a JD 6125M or a Case IH Maxxum 125. The 111 compares to a JD 6115M or a Case IH Maxxum 115. Both Kubotas are Tier 4 Final with all the emissions including DEF but would have a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty and 3 years on the powertrain.

So, if anyone has anything good or bad to say about Kubota, I'd like to hear it. As they say, "speak now or forever hold your piece". Thanks.

Good report Anson.

I would like to take a look at Kubota but there are no dealers anywhere close.

Just looked and found this one from a (CNH)dealer who has a good local salesman.


http://www.westplains.com/inventory...lr=1&pcid=2988752&ftr=1&lo=4

That's the next size up from the 131 I'm considering. Should be a 6.1 liter 4 cylinder that develops its power at 2200 rpm. While the 111 is a 3.8 liter that needs to turn 2600 to get its rated power. I like more cubic inches and less rpm. Bound to have more torque too. How far is the dealer from you? Might be worth a look.

Damn right.



That particular store is a couple hundred miles away. If one of their closer stores would work on it that would make a big difference.

Kind of like Toyota, no local service for 160 miles.

I'm damn sure glad mine don't use DEF.

Wonder how much DEF a 100hp would go through?

It would be nothing but a PITA.

I've put about 200 hours on my neighbor's Maxxum 125. It is a 2013 but has DEF. It doesn't use much. They say 1 gallon def per 25 gallons of diesel but I don't think it is that much. Pulling hard, maybe, but it sure doesn't running 17-1800 rpm on a shredder. Pretty much any brand from 2012 will have it. John Deere started with it in 2016. If you buy a newer diesel pickup, it will have it. It's a fact of life on newer diesel engines. I've had some farmers tell me that their tractors with def run better and use less fuel than the interim models with everything but def.

Thanks Anson.

My Case 95C has a DPF rather than the DEF. When the DPF comes on, it may use a bit more diesel, but it doesn't stay on but for a few minutes about every other day. I believe that tractor is a 2015 model. I bought it brand new in 2015 anyway.

My 45hp Mahindra doesn't have any of that. I believe it's a 2013.

Tractors ain't race cars, hence what does the work is the low rpm torque, not the high rpm hp.

Hence why hp ratings are great for advertising, and not much else.

The PTO HP matters too. Seems like some tractors have better hp retention at the PTO than others.

I've had a NH T4.75 for three years. It gets the job done ,but don't expect a Cadillac. Get the higher priced John Deere for a Cadillac, but you'll pay for it. John Deere has a budget line E series? I'd imagine the higher priced M series is real nice.

My gripes on the NH T4.75:

1. The park position, high, lo , medium range is in the floor. It's a piece of [bleep]. Regularly you can't put it in park so you have to move tractor to put it in park. When I shift into high range from being parked, it grinds (dead stop). They did adjust this and it went away. Now, it's a bitch to put it in park again. A know someone else with same problem.

2. I had to add two quarts of motor oil this spring after checking all the maintenance items. Dealer couldn't find a leak and sent it back. Hopefully, the rings weren't fully seated.so far l so good after being serviced.

3. It's made in Turkey

4. Maintenance is a bitch. You have to remove the fuel filter to get to the oil filter. I serviced it the first time myself and the oil fulter was epoxied onto the housing. Dealer said they are all like that from factory. The filters are tucked way in the back by the firewall. The loader bracket is in the way too. Why not think about maintenance when designing this?




However, it is a workhorse and gets 'her dun.

As far as I know JD has the D series(Mexico), the M series(German) and the R series(USA).

They are priced accordingly.

The D's are low frills economy tractors, the M's are nicer but not too fancy(rancher style), and the R's are loaded with the latest technology(farmer chit).

I would love to get a slightly used 6145M or similar but they are pricey.


Actually I'd like to find a low houred 7610, 7710, 7810 but they are rare.

The "D" has now been replaced by the "E", also made in Mexico. The "R" is also made in Germany. I think you have to get to 150 or 160 hp to find a JD made in the US. Around here, most of the highway mowing tractors are JD M models. Usually 125 to 140s. You'll see them for sale with 200-300 hours by the dealers that leased them to the state. Most have the rotating beacon on the cab and new tires because of all the crap they have run over. No telling how they were treated. Probably not very well.

Just checked Tractor Data. The 6145M is made in Germany and is a 4.5 liter 4 cylinder. I test drove a 6115R a while back. Didn't like it. Engine sounded loud when outside. Also drove a 6105D and actually liked it but then I talked to a JD service manager who told me the "D" means "don't"! It was a stick shift basically, even had manual 4x4 engagement. What turned me off was the cast iron drawbar mount and the low 1900# weight limit. The M will support 3600 to 3800, if memory serves. My neighbor's JD HX20 brush hog has a tongue weight of around 2650#, not that I would try to pull it with a 6105D. It worked fine on my old 4430.


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They have that E Class John Deere now. El Cheapos.

My tractor mechanic said "Run!".

Anson, I hadn't looked into the 6145M that far but a 4 cylinder would a deal breaker for a tractor with that much HP. Those 'big' old 6 cylinder JD's are tough too beat!



Rockin' I'd heard you'd better run from the D series as well!




Just looked and the 6150M gets you back into 6 cylinders.

What's wrong wit D tractor senor?