TL;DR
Green often means John Deere reliability, red delivers Case IH horsepower, and blue offers New Holland comfort. Below we break down hours, CAD pricing, and resale trends so you can decide which colour best fits your farm in 2025.
Why colour still matters in the used-tractor market
Search data shows Canadian farmers type phrases like “green tractor for sale”, “buy used red tractor Ontario”, and “blue tractor with CVT” thousands of times each month. Colour is shorthand for brand—and for many, brand equals trust.
| Colour | Typical brand | 2025 Ontario search volume | Average CAD resale premium* |
|---|
| Green | John Deere | 1 300/mo | +12 % vs. market |
| Red | Case IH | 900/mo | +7 % |
| Blue | New Holland | 700/mo | +5 % |
*Premium based on 2023-2024 Iron Guides data for 150–300 hp tractors.
At-a-glance specs for our current stock
| ID | Colour | Model | Year | Hours | Price (CAD) |
|---|
| jd7420 | Green | John Deere 7420 Power Quad | 2004 | 8 400 | 74 900 |
| case310 | Red | Case IH Magnum 310 | 2009 | 5 300 | 129 900 |
| nh7315 | Blue | New Holland T7.315 Blue Power | 2021 | 2 300 | 249 900 |
Green spotlight: John Deere 7420 Power Quad
- Horsepower: 135 engine hp / 115 PTO hp
- Why buy green? Deere parts support in every rural Ontario county, plus stellar resale—JD 7×20 series hold value better than similar-age competitors.
- Quick stat: 7420 models with <9 000 hrs averaged $82 K CAD at Ritchie Bros. spring 2025 auctions.
Red spotlight: Case IH Magnum 310
- Horsepower: 310 engine hp (345 hp boost)
- Why buy red? PowerDrive or CVXDrive transmissions make the Magnum a tillage beast, yet it still slips under Ontario’s 41 500 kg tandem/trailer GVW limits.
- Cost-per-hour: At the listed $129 900, you’re paying $24.50 per engine hour—20 % below provincial average for 300 hp class.
Blue spotlight: New Holland T7.315 Blue Power Edition
- Horsepower: 313 max hp, 270 PTO hp
- Why buy blue? 50 kph Auto Command™ CVT shaves road time, while Blue Power trim adds leather seat, LED light bar, and styling that turns heads at the elevator.
- Guidance-ready: Factory-installed IntelliView IV display—just add your RTK unlock.
Five quick tips before you decide
- Match PTO hp to implement hp. A JD 7420 (115 PTO hp) pulls a 12-row planter easily; the Magnum 310 (265 PTO hp) handles a 30-footer.
- Check service records—we include Procut inspections and oil-sample reports on every listing.
- Calculate cost-per-hour instead of sticker shock; newer isn’t always cheaper.
- Think road speed. If you haul long distances, the 50 kph Blue Power CVT saves time.
- Plan resale. Green holds the highest resale, but red and blue can be smarter buys if you’ll clock 1 000+ hrs/year.
Next steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you deliver outside Ontario?
A: Yes—across Canada and the northern US. We handle permits and recommend trusted carriers.
Q: Can I finance a used tractor?
A: We partner with major ag lenders; fixed-rate terms up to 7 years. Ask in chat for a pre-approval link.
Updated 27 June 2025. Data sources: Iron Guides 2024, Ritchie Bros. auction results, manufacturer spec sheets.