Interesting! I have an M7060 (2015 also) and L4400 (2009) Kubota that I use in my mowing business. I make more with the L4400 than with the 7060. I cut more urban lots (5 acres or less) with it, cheaper to run, lighter to haul and lighter footprint on the ground. In our area there are many 5 acre or less lots/fields to be maintained. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
I had a Ford 3600 before and your correct , it was super dependable and barely used any diesel. I wish I still had it. I worked it commercially for 4 years with 1 break down, a power steering hose leak. it was wonderful.
i have a 4000 ford diesel and a massey ferguson 35 gas. for years i did everything with the 35 it was all i had. i absolutely love ford tractors im dying to find a 3000 to go with this 4000 i have. i guess if i could pick my dream tractor id want a brand new ford 3600 with a deutz engine put in it lol
Ford was always a good tractor! I’ve always wanted a good Ford 3930 four wheel drive myself. Appreciate you sharing this with me and thanks for watching!
and also something to think about the small cattle farmers with only maybe 30 or 40 cows you can do all your hay with just a 135 or a 3000 ford. both of those tractors will pull a drum mower and a small 530 hesston round baler. and then you can feed hay all winter with the same tractor and bushhog and spray do every chore you need to do with that size of tractor
@@khtractors wow 12 thousand is really impressive! last year was the most i ever put up but it was just barely 3 thousand and i only put 2200 in the barn
Good Morning Sir 🌞 I do like your Massey Fergusson 135 built strong, i did use it many time on farms 👍 Great Ford tractor work story Sir 💪 Yes we do get attach sentimentally to our tractors 😉 Great tips 😉🧐 Your shop is in great order Sir 👍😉 Have a great week end Sir Cheers !!!
A 135 is such a popular little tractor world wide! The 245 was my Great Uncles, so many memories with it. Appreciate you watching and have a great weekend as well!
I can’t remember what I guessed, but I’m certain I took a shotgun approach lol. I completely agree on the old tractors vs the new. I also agree with the models you mentioned, too. Gas tractors are cheap right now as, like you, every one wants a diesel - as longevity and fuel consumption is quite different between the two. I’ve been looking for an older Ford or MF down south where I come from in Missouri (because in the hills where I am now they don’t use the 2WD tractors much). I’m not having much success. When I grew up, the fields were full of A & B John Deere, H & M Farmall, and some older WC & WD Allis Chalmer. The thought was then, you could own 3 or 4 of them for the price of a JD 4020 or IH 1086...and if one broke down, you just hopped on another; whereas if all you could afford was one of the new models, when it went down you were done, period. Power and convenience of operation, however, began to render the old obsolete. Cabs were the final blow to the old iron. I miss waking up to the sound of Poppin’ Johnnies in the field. Those days are long gone. By the way, the first tractor I ever owned was an A John Deere.
Thanks Mark for sharing this. We didn’t have many Deere’s in our area growing up. Mostly Massey and Ford. Dad and one neighbor had a John Deere. Appreciate you watching!
You are to modest😉 , I had my reservations too just typed what I felt I apologize publicly, great video, wish I had new about the survey I must have missed it. Keep doing what you doing.
Hey buddy we’re all good! It was UA-cam who ate your first comment. Wish it would have been allowed through because I liked what I could see of it. The survey was on my community page. Thanks for watching!
Before front in loader’s those boom poles were the way to go. I like older stuff vs new. i’m getting into clearing land I run/own excavators and dozers. The new stuff has so many computers on it something goes wrong you have to call Cat out to fix it. the old stuff I can fix it myself lol.
Yeah the mechanical diesel’s are much easier to do self repairs on then the computerized engines. I’ve definitely had my fair share of using a boom pole! Thanks for watching!
I thought I guessed Farmtrac or MF 135 due to initial cost and length of ownership but I don't remember. Great video! Thanks for explaining. I think MF is trying to lean on their roots with some new designs, so I'm hoping the 2607H ends up being a real winner.
I run older tractors a 1989 IMT 539 39hp front loader $5,000, bought in 2008. 2004 John Deere 5320 64hp cab , front loader $22,500. bought in 2015; a 1990 Massey Ferguson 3070 92hp cab front loader $20,000. bought in 2020.
If you're looking for a good tractor for the money, Allis Chalmers are often overlooked. They are the same as the Massey Ferguson about staying in the pre 90's.
It’s hard to beat masseys and fords in economy. The 135’s masseys and 3000 Fords were the go to tobacco patch tractors. The 200,300, and 4200 series tractors were by far the best tractors Massey ever built.
When you bought the farmtrac did it come with any implements? When my paw paw bought his that is now mine he payed $12k for the tractor that had a package deal. I bought the tractor and it came with a 5 ft bush hog and disc, 6 foot box blade, a 16ft utility trailer, and a boom pole all except the trailer king Kutter brand.
@@khtractors oh. Yea Ol Blue came with the front bumper as well but we are fixing to take it off and build on that is capable of hold a 12,000 lb winch
I understand your comparison but you have to normalize the cost of the tractors for a true comparison. I.e take the price of the farmtrac in 2015 for a true comparison.
I wasn’t necessarily comparing anything. Just explaining the facts. I had done a survey asking people which they thought was the most profitable and this was my answer. I’ve had the Farmtrac for 11 years longer so of course it’s been more profitable for that reason alone.
Great topic. Nice to hear the history of some of the machines
Thanks buddy! Have a good day!
Interesting! I have an M7060 (2015 also) and L4400 (2009) Kubota that I use in my mowing business. I make more with the L4400 than with the 7060. I cut more urban lots (5 acres or less) with it, cheaper to run, lighter to haul and lighter footprint on the ground. In our area there are many 5 acre or less lots/fields to be maintained. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Thank you for sharing your experiences as well! Appreciate you watching!
I had a Ford 3600 before and your correct , it was super dependable and barely used any diesel. I wish I still had it.
I worked it commercially for 4 years with 1 break down, a power steering hose leak. it was wonderful.
They just don’t make tractors like that anymore. The 70’s and 80’s tractors were built top notch! Thanks
2 cylinder john deeres is all my buddy and I use for hay and our s1600s. Old school farming is the way to go I think.
It’s more interesting that way for sure! Thanks for watching!
i have a 4000 ford diesel and a massey ferguson 35 gas. for years i did everything with the 35 it was all i had. i absolutely love ford tractors im dying to find a 3000 to go with this 4000 i have. i guess if i could pick my dream tractor id want a brand new ford 3600 with a deutz engine put in it lol
Ford was always a good tractor! I’ve always wanted a good Ford 3930 four wheel drive myself. Appreciate you sharing this with me and thanks for watching!
and also something to think about the small cattle farmers with only maybe 30 or 40 cows you can do all your hay with just a 135 or a 3000 ford. both of those tractors will pull a drum mower and a small 530 hesston round baler. and then you can feed hay all winter with the same tractor and bushhog and spray do every chore you need to do with that size of tractor
Your exactly right! My uncle cut, raked, and baled 12,000 square bales of hay one year with only a Massey Ferguson 135.
@@khtractors wow 12 thousand is really impressive! last year was the most i ever put up but it was just barely 3 thousand and i only put 2200 in the barn
💥 Great video Ben! You’re really putting together some great content.
Keep on tractoring!
Thank you for the compliment! Sometimes I try more then others.😆 Have a good day!
Thanks for the video!! Very informative!! I love old tractors!! I love your kubota also!! But old tractors is my favorite!!
Appreciate you watching!
Ben this was very interesting not being a framer just spent time on them when was a teenager never look at worth thank you
God Bless All
PaK
I appreciate you watching! 👍
Good Morning Sir 🌞 I do like your Massey Fergusson 135 built strong, i did use it many time on farms 👍 Great Ford tractor work story Sir 💪 Yes we do get attach sentimentally to our tractors 😉 Great tips 😉🧐 Your shop is in great order Sir 👍😉 Have a great week end Sir Cheers !!!
A 135 is such a popular little tractor world wide! The 245 was my Great Uncles, so many memories with it. Appreciate you watching and have a great weekend as well!
@@khtractors 😉👍
I can’t remember what I guessed, but I’m certain I took a shotgun approach lol. I completely agree on the old tractors vs the new. I also agree with the models you mentioned, too.
Gas tractors are cheap right now as, like you, every one wants a diesel - as longevity and fuel consumption is quite different between the two.
I’ve been looking for an older Ford or MF down south where I come from in Missouri (because in the hills where I am now they don’t use the 2WD tractors much). I’m not having much success.
When I grew up, the fields were full of A & B John Deere, H & M Farmall, and some older WC & WD Allis Chalmer. The thought was then, you could own 3 or 4 of them for the price of a JD 4020 or IH 1086...and if one broke down, you just hopped on another; whereas if all you could afford was one of the new models, when it went down you were done, period.
Power and convenience of operation, however, began to render the old obsolete. Cabs were the final blow to the old iron.
I miss waking up to the sound of Poppin’ Johnnies in the field. Those days are long gone.
By the way, the first tractor I ever owned was an A John Deere.
Thanks Mark for sharing this. We didn’t have many Deere’s in our area growing up. Mostly Massey and Ford. Dad and one neighbor had a John Deere. Appreciate you watching!
Do you have a video of the dozer blade. I’d like to put one on my Jinma 354 or was it worth putting it on that tractor?
I do have some using the blade. It’s really not as useful as I originally thought. Maybe if we got more snow. Thanks for watching
@@khtractors oh ok I’m in Memphis Tn so no snow really but I did find your review video of 3 point blades thanks
@@Daddyfarmer the front blade is hard to control. Those rear blades are awesome, highly recommend a good tilt and angle 3 point rear blade.
Cool video!!! The Farmtrac looks like a real brute!!!
It’s been a very good tractor for it’s size! Thanks for watching!
Brother
Well said on the massey’s and Ford’s. Great vid as always. God Bless and be safe.
Appreciate you watching!
You are to modest😉 , I had my reservations too just typed what I felt I apologize publicly, great video, wish I had new about the survey I must have missed it. Keep doing what you doing.
Hey buddy we’re all good! It was UA-cam who ate your first comment. Wish it would have been allowed through because I liked what I could see of it. The survey was on my community page. Thanks for watching!
another great video! thanks for sharing
Appreciate you watching it!
Before front in loader’s those boom poles were the way to go. I like older stuff vs new. i’m getting into clearing land I run/own excavators and dozers. The new stuff has so many computers on it something goes wrong you have to call Cat out to fix it. the old stuff I can fix it myself lol.
Yeah the mechanical diesel’s are much easier to do self repairs on then the computerized engines. I’ve definitely had my fair share of using a boom pole! Thanks for watching!
I thought I guessed Farmtrac or MF 135 due to initial cost and length of ownership but I don't remember. Great video! Thanks for explaining. I think MF is trying to lean on their roots with some new designs, so I'm hoping the 2607H ends up being a real winner.
I'll put 2607H videos on this channel if I end up getting one. Same person.
I hope so too! I’m really interested in the 2607h. My 2615 was just too underpowered. Thanks for watching!
Good info. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I run older tractors a 1989 IMT 539 39hp front loader $5,000, bought in 2008. 2004 John Deere 5320 64hp cab , front loader $22,500. bought in 2015; a 1990 Massey Ferguson 3070 92hp cab front loader $20,000. bought in 2020.
I appreciate the information! My uncle had a IMT 539, it’s a nice tractor. Thanks for watching
You were pulling firewood with the 135 and I would like to ask if you ever take the bale spear off
Yeah when I don’t have it on.
If you're looking for a good tractor for the money, Allis Chalmers are often overlooked. They are the same as the Massey Ferguson about staying in the pre 90's.
I’ve never had any dealings with Allis Chalmers tractors myself. I know lots of people still run them though. Thanks for watching!
Nice review sir I am sharing your video link 😊
Thanks I do appreciate it!
@@khtractors U r welcome
It’s hard to beat masseys and fords in economy. The 135’s masseys and 3000 Fords were the go to tobacco patch tractors. The 200,300, and 4200 series tractors were by far the best tractors Massey ever built.
I agree 100% with you! Thanks for watching!
When you bought the farmtrac did it come with any implements? When my paw paw bought his that is now mine he payed $12k for the tractor that had a package deal. I bought the tractor and it came with a 5 ft bush hog and disc, 6 foot box blade, a 16ft utility trailer, and a boom pole all except the trailer king Kutter brand.
No not any implements, just the front bumper, fluid filled tires and delivery. Thanks for watching
@@khtractors oh. Yea Ol Blue came with the front bumper as well but we are fixing to take it off and build on that is capable of hold a 12,000 lb winch
I understand your comparison but you have to normalize the cost of the tractors for a true comparison. I.e take the price of the farmtrac in 2015 for a true comparison.
I wasn’t necessarily comparing anything. Just explaining the facts. I had done a survey asking people which they thought was the most profitable and this was my answer. I’ve had the Farmtrac for 11 years longer so of course it’s been more profitable for that reason alone.