Hi folks I'm looking to buy either a 4 pot 120 or 6 pot 125. I have a contracting business and it will be used for transporting plant and hauling materials in a 12t dump trailer. The 120 is top of the list at the moment as I like the slighter weight and dimensions for loader work and use in tighter spaces. I have a 6 pot 110hp mf 6160 at the moment so I am wary about the 4 cylinder as a replacement. Any thoughts or advice would be great!

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I'd try a JD6430 Premium.. Do you have good brakes air or hydraulic on your trailer???

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The chap asked about a Case, why would you want to lumber him with a gas guzzling Deere(ps I have them)

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I'd not say 'gas guzzling' pretty much the same I'd say tho the green one slightly better??

http://tractortestlab.unl.edu/Case/Maxxum_120Pro.pdf

http://tractortestlab.unl.edu/Deere/jd_6430.pdf

Anyhows,,,, keep an open mind eh..

 Hey guys

 

Thanks for your thoughts.

The choice of a case is a dealer driven one as I am very limited and have a good relationship with local case guys.

Any thoughts on original post?

Hi Marty,

 I'd go 6 cyl every time unless you're doing a hell of a lot of loader work. The 6 cyl will have more grunt as well as being slightly heavier, which should theoretically provide more grip. Usually a 6 cylinder won't be as bouncy because of the slightly longer wheelbase. Are you going 40 or 50 km ?

Good on you for sticking to your "Case" guns. I too believe that supporting your trustworthy local dealer is important. I've no doubt that John Deere's are good tractors, but, are they really worth the extra 10 grand ? Probably not !

Let us know what you decide.

 Hi Welshnwilling

That is definitely sound advice, thanks.

I'll let you know when the new one arrives, which ever it is!