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Manitoba, Canada | When my 6420 was in the shop I got to use an R series with a 6 cylinder to use for loader work. I’m not sure anymore what size it was. There were nice things about it but it was not an upgrade I would do for general loader work.
I didn’t like the huge doors either. They really don’t give much more room to get in and out but they grab the wind like crazy. For a tractor that gets used in all kinds of weather I don’t want big doors like that. I also found that in tight corners the bigger cab felt too big. Maybe it was more of a feeling than fact but it always felt like the cab was getting too close to gate posts and such.
As far as a 4 cylinder is concerned I’m surprised people find them gutless. I do have IVT and high pressure common rail engine is part of that package so maybe that makes the difference but I do all my work at an idle or just off idle. Maybe the emission crap makes the newer engines gutless though. I don’t know. Naturally the 6 does run a bit smoother though.
Having said that given the choices you mentioned I would still pick the R series simply because of the better hydraulics. Hydraulics make the tractor on a general loader tractor.
Edited by havin'funfarming 8/31/2018 10:54
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6140M or 6140R John Deere
