New garden tractor

[farmboy12]

Hi, we currently have a Ford 1620 with tires and a hydro transmission used for the gardening. We would like to get a used tractor that has the following-

-Hydrostatic
-Preferably R4 tires, but not too picky
-A loader
-Less than 500 hrs
-Between 30-35 hp
-1999 or newer

Now, I'm not asking for anyone selling, as it's not allowed to be done in discussion forums, but asking for some tractors from any brand that fit this criteria. I'd prefer the Deere models, but any brand is fine, and also open to suggestions. As long as this model was built some time after 1999, we're fine. Also, economy tractors such as, Kubota Lxx00, Deere 3032/3038, stuff like that. Thanks for any input!


Kyle

 

[JiminGa]

I looked at a 3032e the other day, and I thought it was a pretty decent machine. quoted price new was just over 16k with loader. it's about the same size as a 3005. the loader seems to be the weak spot, dealer said lift capacity at pins is just over 1100 lbs.

 

[Gittyup]

Lots of quality machines to choose from:

MF
New Holland
Kioti
Mahindra
TYM
Montana
Deere
Bota

All are good machines. Kioti is offering a free loader right now on their CK series.

 

[farmboy12]

So which one is the weak loader? The 300 or 305?


Kyle

 

[wallace]

Kyle
Are you interested in a Kioti?
Say a CK30 hydro.

What is your budget?

 

[farmboy12]

Wallace-
We aren't really brand worthy. We haven't looked into Kioti and some others (Montana, Massey Ferguson, etc.). Not because we don't think they are of as much quality, but because we have the best relationships with the Deere, Kubota, and NH dealers. And the fact that they are local.

Also, we are looking at used. Because of both budget, and it will be used as a VERY often used tractor. Almost abuse, but not quite.

I would say our budget for a local tractor with a loader, R4's, and one other attachment, is $14k.

Another note, we have a larger loader with a 2200lb lift capacity, so all that is needed for this loader is something that can handle at least, say, 1000lbs.


Kyle

 

[Gittyup]

A lot of good tractors around right now.

There's a guy up in Hartford County selling a very nice TYM T273 with loader, almost new, very low hours for $8500. Not sure where you are in S. Maryland, but might be worth a look. Was advertised on Craigslist.

And lately there have been several JD 655/755/855 tractors on there too in and around Balt/DC.

 

[Builder]

I would say our budget for a local tractor with a loader, R4's, and one other attachment, is $14k.

Kyle

I just bought a used '05 Cat Challenger 45HP 4x4 with air-conditioned cab, R-4's, 2 rear remotes and a quick attach FEL 750 hours for a mere $14,750.

Same as an MF or AGCO tractor. Made in Japan by Iseki, a very well known industrial company. They make Bolens garden tractors and their own in house Iseki brand, of course.

 

[WilliamBos]

So give us an update, how has it been?? I am amazed how the little Iseki starts in the cold, and how it sips (as opposed to guzzle) the fuel. The hardest thing to get used to is how high these little diesels idle and rev at.

We love it.

I just bought a used '05 Cat Challenger 45HP 4x4 with air-conditioned cab, R-4's, 2 rear remotes and a quick attach FEL 750 hours for a mere $14,750.

Same as an MF or AGCO tractor. Made in Japan by Iseki, a very well known industrial company. They make Bolens garden tractors and their own in house Iseki brand, of course.

 

[mjarrels]

This kid origional posting is 13 years old... He isn't buying anything!

mark

 

[jwstewar]

Mark,

He is out doing research for his Dad & their farm. He is doing quite a bit of research on trucks too. I wouldn't discount what he is asking here. This "boy" seems to have his act together and knows what is going on. Give him a chance and I think he'll prove it to you.

 

[farmboy12]

Mark,

He is out doing research for his Dad & their farm. He is doing quite a bit of research on trucks too. I wouldn't discount what he is asking here. This "boy" seems to have his act together and knows what is going on. Give him a chance and I think he'll prove it to you.

Thank you. Sorry about that, I wasn't near a computer this weekend, so I couldn't get on. I will look into Challenger, and any others mentioned.


Kyle

 

[TomWhite]

Mark,

He is out doing research for his Dad & their farm. He is doing quite a bit of research on trucks too. I wouldn't discount what he is asking here. This "boy" seems to have his act together and knows what is going on. Give him a chance and I think he'll prove it to you.

My guess, by reading his previous posts, is that the youngster has more actual tractor experience than a whole bunch of people on this forum. Not just the ones who identify themselves as "noobies" either.

 

[WilliamBos]

Mark,

He is out doing research for his Dad & their farm. He is doing quite a bit of research on trucks too. I wouldn't discount what he is asking here. This "boy" seems to have his act together and knows what is going on. Give him a chance and I think he'll prove it to you.

I agree. There is no age restrictions on this site, so please, let him ask all now, that way his family will be happier with the purchase.

To the original poster, no question is stupid, so ask away.

 

[AndyMA]

Me too! By the time I was 13 I had been operating a Ford 8N at our family's nursery since I was 8. Many "farm kids" grow up around and on equipment. This was true for many kids in my neighborhood as well.

Andy

 

[WilliamBos]

Me too! By the time I was 13 I had been operating a Ford 8N at our family's nursery since I was 8. Many "farm kids" grow up around and on equipment. This was true for many kids in my neighborhood as well.

Andy

I was also 7 or so when I learned to drive stick, well drive for that matter on our MF 35.

Ahh the good ole' days...