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John Deere 6420 a good hay tractor?

33K views 16 replies 9 participants last post by  FarmerCline  
I looked at a JD 6420 this past morning and it had 1,003 hours, 4wd, 640 loader, and a16 speed power quad transmission. It was a very comfortable tractor and seemed to be pretty much like new. I can get it for $60,000 which I think is a bit on the pricy side not to mention more than I would really like to spend. I do have a few concernes though...the biggest thing I can't get past is the electronic controlled things on this tractor, how reliable are they and down the road will it be a problem to rebuild. The electronic injection pump and the buttons that changes speed within each range are my biggest hang up. Also would this tractor be a good tractor to use in the hayfield pulling stuff like a square baler and a 9 foot haybine or would it be too much tractor for those implements. While I am buying a tractor I want to get something that will have enough hydraulic flow to run something like a bale bandit that ways if I would go that route in a few years I wouldn't have to change tractors again. That and a cab with good visibility is my main reason for going with a newer tractor.

How far back would I have to go to get less electronics and a metal hood and still have enough hydraulic capacity and a cab with good visibility? I had someone tell me that a 6410 had a metal hood and much less electronics, is that true? Thanks, Hayden
According to the 6420's that are for sale with loaders on tractorhouse that $60k is a good deal for the hours it has. If you want it you better get it because I suspect it will be gone.