MODELFARMER Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thinking about a 6630 or a 6830 But can't decide which? The 68 is a quarter ton heavier higher lift cap. might put on front links my debate is this, the 68 has only 5 main gears the 66 has 6 has anyone worked in both sizes? is there still plently of working range gears??? is there a speed/gear bar chart online anywhere?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 How do you mean Ricky? The 6830 will have the similar perfomrance as a 6820. Depends alot on price I reckon and if you will actually use those extra few horses? Personally, i would go for the 6830 as you always need a few more. But, as I say, depends on what you are going to do with it. As for the boxes, similar really but people seem to like the 6 range one as it gives a bit more flexibillity.... The choice, as they say........... is yours.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 well we have went from our 6410 to a 6830. havent been home since it arrived but the word from home is that it is a bit better than our 6820 at pulling. the guy next door has got a 6630 was speaking to him on the phone and he says that it is a good tractor too and he says it is better tractor to pull his dumper than there 6420s that was opened up. what tractor are you getting rid of to get one. i would also go for the 68 as you can always use the extra horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 drove a 6830 very pleased with it good pulling machine i felt. Not had a go on a 6630 yet put its all up to you what ever floats your boat i would go for the 68 for the extra horse ;) but thats me up to you man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Your not chopping in the 3050 for it are :'( :'( :'( go for the pocket rocket 66 :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Na the 3050 stays for life here the 6620 might be going, Had a drive in a 6630 nice machine full of torque, its not horsepower i'm worried about cause i can chip it up eg our 6620 is sittin at 160 coming out the shaft ;D ;D our 6420 has 140 at the shaft ;D it costs £2500 more for a 6830 over a 6630 you gain a few horse quarter ton weight for grip but lose a gear thats the one i'm worried about as in both me 20's i use every gear in them at some point dad don't want a front linkage as he sees no need but i do, stone fork on front drill behind or press on front what way are the controls for a front linkage on a 30 series? well we have went from our 6410 to a 6830. havent been home since it arrived but the word from home is that it is a bit better than our 6820 at pulling. the guy next door has got a 6630 was speaking to him on the phone and he says that it is a good tractor too and he says it is better tractor to pull his dumper than there 6420s that was opened up. what tractor are you getting rid of to get one. i would also go for the 68 as you can always use the extra horses. The 6 cylinder will always have more torque you see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 on the 6830 i drove all it to work the front linkage is a joystick and to buttons on it for flow and return e.g if you had a buckrake on push one button to put the push of out and the other to take it back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Controls depend on the configuration of the tractor mate, if you have mid SCV's fitted then you get a joystick, if not, normal controls Go with the 6630 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdman Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 we have a 66 way knackier tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 we have a 66 way knackier tractor ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdman Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 ??? nippieir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 well ricky , i still firmly stuck in the JD 4055 / JD 7810 era , but if the loss of an extra gear worries you on the larger tractor then the 66 is the better opton surly, like you say powerwise the 66 can be chipped for the extra hp needed ,but if you did get the 68 you'd only be cussing you didn't get the 66 with the extra gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 well ricky , i still firmly stuck in the JD 4055 / JD 7810 era , but if the loss of an extra gear worries you on the smaller tractor then the 68 is the better opton surly, like you say powerwise the 66 can be chipped for the extra hp needed ,but if you did get the 66 you'd only be cussing you didn't get the 68 with the extra gear I thought the smaller tractor was the one with more gears numpty boy :D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 How about solving the whole gear dilemma by going stepless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 How about solving the whole gear dilemma by going stepless Don't be silly Colm.... how would Rickaaay get in it with his short little legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Don't be silly Colm.... how would Rickaaay get in it with his short little legs Its not Tris we are on about Mark :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I thought the smaller tractor was the one with more gears numpty boy :D ;) oh yes \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Buy the big one Ricky ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabh7840 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 if it were me i would ve buying a different colour but thats cause i am a ford man john deere would deffo be 2nd on the list, never drive a 6630 but have drive a 6830 that a mate had and it would kill his tm150, more torque, more grip, better puller and gernrally nicer to drive , was well impressed pity they are deere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 if it were me i would ve buying a different colour but thats cause i am a ford man john deere would deffo be 2nd on the list, never drive a 6630 but have drive a 6830 that a mate had and it would kill his tm150, more torque, more grip, better puller and gernrally nicer to drive , was well impressed pity they are deere Not really needed in this topic I think.............................. :( :( :( ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'm swaying towards the 6830 with autopower transmission Anyone have 2nd hand front linkages?? £2500 + fitting for a new one :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-4-2T-Front-Linkage-for-John-Deere-6520-7530_W0QQitemZ320277763179QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320277763179&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 Might be worth a try \ \ ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabh7840 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Not really needed in this topic I think.............................. :( :( :( ??? i mean to buy the time we priced one it was a few thousand dearer than the rivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 i mean to buy the time we priced one it was a few thousand dearer than the rivals Its rivals?? Its only rivals are green with red rims and are much more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-4-2T-Front-Linkage-for-John-Deere-6520-7530_W0QQitemZ320277763179QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320277763179&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318 Might be worth a try \ \ ;) Good good Sent them an email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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