Loader tractor options

[justanothercase]

I have been rolling around the idea of getting a newer loader tractor. I was considering a 55 series but dealer tells me they are gone before they get them on the lot. so im looking into some that i have very little to no experience with. So i am looking for a little advice and others experience with these and some others.
front assist is a must.

6410- looks like a small economical loader tractor . but also looks lighter built.

7700- heavier than the 6410 and has a 6 cylinder. but ive heard the powershift was not that reliable.

7410- looks fairly simialar to 7700 but i know absolutely nothing about them. have ran the power quad trans and i do like it.i really like the powershifts that im used to though 8sp20-40 series and 15 in the 50-60's

 

[buickanddeere]

Budget? Any other uses for the tractor? 2WD or 4WD?

 

[justanothercase]

thanks for the response my budget would be up to about70000 maximum, i have a trade in. It would mainly be used for moving hay. It would do some light pto work thats why im am looking for something around 100hp, and the weight of the tractor around 13000 -16000 to be more stable moving round bales that weigh about 1800-2000 pounds. i have a 3pt bale carrier that hauls one and i usually only carry one in the bucket unless the ground is smooth and i dont have far to go, then I carry two in the bucket. also I will probably hook it to my square baler once in a while, and roller mill. i average about 6-800 hrs a year on my current loader tractor.

 

[justanothercase]

Also would want Front wheel assist and i would use it on a sprayer too. quick attach loader a must also.

 

[David from Kansas]

Think that you can't beat a 7710 or 7810 with a 741 or 746 quick tach loader, with a power quad. My son bought a low hour 7810 MFWD and a 741 loader last summer. I think you would like the power quad. This tractor is also shuttle shift but I don't know if all power quads have that. I have only used it a few times but really like it. We have been feeding hay with a Hesston bale processor about every day and it works great. Son also uses it on round baler and loads big squares (4x4x8) and it will reach high enought to stack 4 bales high and has plenty of umph to lift them up there. One of these models should be close to your price range but you may have to do some shopping around. Just my humble opinion.

 

[buickanddeere]

Might be worth kicking the tires on a JD 6100D M4WD ?
One of the last tractors with a simple mechanical injection pump. Something to be said for a new machine without abuse and with warranty.

http://www.deere.com/specsapp/CustomerSpecificationServlet?sbu=Ag&pciModel=6100DP&displayModelName=6100D%20Utility%20Tractor%20(100%20eng%20hp)&tM=FR&pNbr=6100DP

 

[justanothercase]

thanks for the responses. keep them coming.
B&D im looking into that now too.

 

[Mike M]

Gee the 55 series sells before the new series this should tell you something. I doubt it is all about the price. Most likely many don't like the direction Deere's products have taken.

 

[justanothercase]

I agree. Im in swnd. At a dealer lot a decent 4440 with a loader is advertised at 28-32000. the 55 series prices are right up there with everything i mentioned, some lower, 40-65000. but they are gone before they even get advertised.i see a lot of these newer tractors with over 10000 hrs. so i think they must be somewhat reliable