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STX375
Mar 23, 2024 19:49:11 GMT -6
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Post by kevlar on Mar 23, 2024 19:49:11 GMT -6
We had looked at getting a bigger air seeder for putting down 46 this spring, looked at a 52 foot Bourgault 8810, but not sure how our current New Holland 9680 would handle it. It’s set at the factory 350 horse, I know we could bump it up some. But now we’re thinking maybe getting a bigger tractor first before getting a bigger drill. Come across a STX375, looks decent in pictures but haven’t seen it in person. Is that really much of an upgrade, other than being 10 years newer and a little more creature comforts. Salesman said bumping it to 400 horsepower would be safe. How were those tractors? Probably older than what most of you run! Would be nice to get something newer but I think I only put 120 hours on my tractor pulling a 60 foot drill, my brother puts on the N with a 40 foot so puts on more hours pulling plus filling more. Would I be better off looking for something in the 425-450 horse instead of beefing up a smaller one? Just kicking tires now, nothing for certain yet.
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STX375
Mar 23, 2024 20:07:03 GMT -6
Post by meskie on Mar 23, 2024 20:07:03 GMT -6
Is it an HD version? Power shift? (I believe all the STX were HD and the blue ones had a standard and HD model) If it is the HD it will be the same tractor as the 450 and 500 in that series. Dealer here was bumping those tractors to 500hp with the factory Cummins tune. We were looking for a tractor to replace our 9882 a few years ago and that’s what they had told us. Ended up with a TJ500 instead.
Otherwise I don’t think you would be gaining much from a 9680 to the 375 beside a few creature comforts.
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STX375
Mar 23, 2024 20:32:26 GMT -6
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Post by Oatking on Mar 23, 2024 20:32:26 GMT -6
We had looked at getting a bigger air seeder for putting down 46 this spring, looked at a 52 foot Bourgault 8810, but not sure how our current New Holland 9680 would handle it. It’s set at the factory 350 horse, I know we could bump it up some. But now we’re thinking maybe getting a bigger tractor first before getting a bigger drill. Come across a STX375, looks decent in pictures but haven’t seen it in person. Is that really much of an upgrade, other than being 10 years newer and a little more creature comforts. Salesman said bumping it to 400 horsepower would be safe. How were those tractors? Probably older than what most of you run! Would be nice to get something newer but I think I only put 120 hours on my tractor pulling a 60 foot drill, my brother puts on the N with a 40 foot so puts on more hours pulling plus filling more. Would I be better off looking for something in the 425-450 horse instead of beefing up a smaller one? Just kicking tires now, nothing for certain yet. I think the one creature comfort you will like is power shift, and more hydraulic capacity . Track size , condition and maintenance will be a factor. You’re doing well pulling 60 ft with a 9680! I am impressed! You will miss the simple operation of the 9680 if you upgrade. All newer equipment is an absolute headache !!! Oh man! How bout a 875cat two track. That would be around 500 hp ? I think between a case quad track and the cat you might have more luck !
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STX375
Mar 23, 2024 20:43:46 GMT -6
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Post by kevlar on Mar 23, 2024 20:43:46 GMT -6
No, the 60 foot drill with 8 inch spacing and 5440 tank is pulled by a 9880,supposed to be be bumped up to 425, with triples and standard transmission, handles it no problem.
The STX is standard transmission and has tires, our 9680 is Powershift, but honestly never really shift gears much once it’s working, so not really concerned about what transmission is in the next tractor.
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STX375
Mar 23, 2024 23:32:57 GMT -6
Post by kenmb on Mar 23, 2024 23:32:57 GMT -6
Everyone agrees the 9100/9200/9300 series were darn good tractors as seen by the number of them still trading hands or in operation. I suspect the Stx will be similar given enough time. I plan to get 15 more years out of the 2005 stx450 here and at 5200 hrs now I don't see that being unreasonable.
The 375 has the qsx15 from what I remember so the basics are there to run with the 450 and 500. The one issue I hear about is the pistons in the earlier years, I think it was a 2 piece piston then around late 2003 the qsx15 had one piece which has better longevity. Whether or not that is a big issue I can't say but seems there is more comfort with later model qsx15.
I was crawling around mine this winter to do a ujoint and axle seal and found there are two axles offered, the 400 and 500 series. My 450 had the 400 series so not as heavy as the 500. Found this by searching the online parts book. I doubt axles are the weak link, there is quite the extensive forced lubrication system on these units.
There are HD versions and regular like mine and when the corner post display crapped out the tech had to program it for the correct configuration. The display program is used to communicates with the rest of the powertrain to limit torque output of engine and transmission into the axles. Mine is powershift so some communication there also.
Can't say what is better than another. The powershift in the Case is well known for reliability. Cummins engines generally very good. Not much issues with axles. Lots of good older 4 wds and probably a few not so good. The STX series I suspect will be remembered as a good series. All that is left to see is how well Case supports them in another 10 years. The corner post display wasn't exactly and over night fix. Took a few attempts to get the right one so a few weeks passed but it was July so I was in no hurry.
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STX375
Mar 24, 2024 17:55:45 GMT -6
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Post by shmiffy on Mar 24, 2024 17:55:45 GMT -6
I got a 2012 isx that I got rebuilt . There were 6 previous piston changes. Made it really hard to just get one piston. I don’t think Cat changed their piston design from 3406 to c15
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STX375
Mar 25, 2024 6:31:13 GMT -6
Post by hardrockacres on Mar 25, 2024 6:31:13 GMT -6
I have a TJ375 that is the HD version and I have not had any issues with it. What is the spacing on your NH3 unit? A neighbor ran a 52' bourgault with a versatile 895 for many years without issue. Unit was set at the stock 310hp and it worked well. Mind you we really dont have anything for hills around here.
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STX375
Mar 25, 2024 8:15:08 GMT -6
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Post by kevlar on Mar 25, 2024 8:15:08 GMT -6
The drill we looked at had 8 inch spacing. We run sweeps on it so don’t think the spacing would make much difference. I’m sure the tractor we have now would pull it but on a wet year, which happens quite often, would be too much for it. We have some land with pretty good hills. It could be done but more power would definitely be a bonus.
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STX375
Mar 25, 2024 9:46:46 GMT -6
Post by hardrockacres on Mar 25, 2024 9:46:46 GMT -6
Totally agree, better to be overpowered than under.
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STX375
Mar 26, 2024 12:32:10 GMT -6
Post by meskie on Mar 26, 2024 12:32:10 GMT -6
hopefully nobody here bought this tractor
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STX375
Mar 26, 2024 13:36:26 GMT -6
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Post by kevlar on Mar 26, 2024 13:36:26 GMT -6
Holy Christ that’s criminal
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STX375
Mar 26, 2024 14:51:09 GMT -6
Post by tsipp on Mar 26, 2024 14:51:09 GMT -6
Someone found the fountain of youth! And someone will be finding some crowbar hotel time!
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STX375
Apr 3, 2024 16:46:00 GMT -6
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Post by kevlar on Apr 3, 2024 16:46:00 GMT -6
Curious, what do you think of a Versatile 485? I found an ‘09 with just over 4000 hours, manual transmission. Any issues with those machines?
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STX375
Apr 3, 2024 18:31:24 GMT -6
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Post by meskie on Apr 3, 2024 18:31:24 GMT -6
Haven’t been around the standard ones but I know a few guys who ran the power shift versions that really liked them. I drove one around the yard a bit and liked it better then the newer style ones. Engine is capable of a lot more horsepower than stock if you need. Be pushing close to 700 out of that engine that we tuned up for a guy. Be the same engine as the 485
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STX375
Apr 3, 2024 18:48:09 GMT -6
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Post by meskie on Apr 3, 2024 18:48:09 GMT -6
If I remember correctly those tractors could have a 55gpm pump or a 75 or 80gpm pump. Being a standard transmission I would think it’s only 55 but should be lots for what you want to do with it.
Does it have the mechanical or electro-hyd remotes?
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