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ND | I'm trying to decide between an 2007 Cat 765B and a 2009 JD 8345RT both are set up with the ultra wide stance (120"-160"), 25" tracks, and similar hours.
The plan for this tractor is to pull an 80' planter in the spring, a nitrogen applicator bar in the summer, and a 1,400 bushel cart in the fall. My main concern is with pulling the planter and the cart, in the past both of these took 380HP + (mt845 or stx quad) to pull them. So the question is would either of these tractors accomplish this stock or even turned up a little?
As far as the comparison between the two tractors the Deere has a more use friendly transmission with the ivt (which would be very nice on a cart and a planter), the Deere also has a better suspension between the frame and undercarriage (more travel). As far as which one will get the power to the ground best I have know idea.
The cat may have a stronger axle assembly in the ultra wide configuration. My reasoning for this its the cat had this as a factory option versus a field installed option on the Deere. Atleast that is my perception. Also this is more of a concern with it on the planter since we'll also be carrying fertilizer on the tractor.
Now for the $ consideration, the Deere appears to command a $60k - $80k premium. Now I realize there is a 2 model year difference and there is series change in the cats between 07 and 09. Even with those differences I'm finding it difficult to justify the extra money for the Deere.
Thanks in advance fit your thoughts and opinions. | |
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Cat 765B vs John Deere 8345RT
