[sliver]

Purchasing new chopper. Our old machine was a Claas 840 which we loved. Hoping to stay with Claas with a new 840 and Orbis 600 but JD has come to table with a bigger machine (7480) for same money. Let the fun begin....let's hear your thoughts.

 

[Blk Angus]

In my opinion (which isn't worth much) there's a reason that a deere is a bigger machine for the same money, if you have a claas and like it stick with what works.

 

[ohiocutter]

Who will service you better? That is your answer period!

 

[durallymax]

Who will service you better? That is your answer period!

x2.

If you like your Claas and the dealer has been good in the past, don't change. You can use Deere's offer to try and negotiate a better price though.

 

[lextech]

The claas will be more fuel efficient

 

[NewZealandHarvest]

John deere will give you better chop quality. Claas has a faster change than the 7000 john deere series between crops (swapping kp for doors etc). John deere has a better moisture and yield metering system. Claas has a stronger/sturdier spout. Everthing else is similar

 

[jim1]

Deere will be cheaper to operate & cheaper on fuel.