Buying Advice sub compact tractor

[sfulwood]

i'm new here and looking for advice on what sub compact tractor to buy in terms of price, value and reliability. i will be buying used and will be using it to till a 1 acre vegatable garden. Thanks in advance for any insight

 

[art]

The Kubota BX2200 had about a two year head start on everyone else and has been a great tractor.

 

[cschulz]

Kubota BX models are very popular and very reliable.


Chris

 

[dkizerian]

No idea what your budget is, but since you mentioned tilling a garden, it might make sense to watch for a used one with a tiller.

I'd go with any of the mid-large brands that have a reputable dealer nearby: John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Massey Fergeson, Kioti, Bobcat, Mahindra....

For running just a tiller you only need enough HP to power the tiller. If you're going to do other tasks and use other implements, then the HP needed might go up.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Kioti, Bobcat, Mahindra....

these guys don't build a subcompact, nor are they "mid-large".

 

[eagle107]

these guys don't build a subcompact, nor are they "mid-large".

Didn't Kioti just realease news about it new subcompact tractor? I believe it is the new CS2410. The CS2410 should be available to consumers through authorized KIOTI Tractor dealers as early as April 2012.

CS2410: Kioti’s First Ever Subcompact Tractor - TractorByNet.com

 

[Martian]

There's not much arguing, the Deere 1026R is the nicest, most comfortable SCUT on the market today. The price reflects this, but as far as the best SCUT goes, Deere currently owns the market.

 

[magicheater]

There's not much arguing, the Deere 1026R is the nicest, most comfortable SCUT on the market today. The price reflects this, but as far as the best SCUT goes, Deere currently owns the market.

How do you figure that?

 

[Martian]

How do you figure that?

Autoconnect drive over MMM deck
Autoconnect loader detachable without leaving seat
Larger, more cushioned seat with armrests
Higher back rest on seat
3PH has position control vs 1/4 inching
Foldable ROPS
Much improved lighting
Tilt steering
Loader joystick control located on side fender - not loader, blocking access from right side
Even more digitalized instrumentation
Order any with/without loader/backhoe and add at any time
Higher ROPS=safer
iMatch with auto PTO hook up

I'm really unsure on how they spec out to each other, but from what I hear, they are very similar. Deere is just more comfortable.

This is just a couple things off the top of my head. And before people say it, the OP should definitely still look at the BX. He might find the monetary savings out weigh the features for him. The Deere 1 series is just a new generation of machine than the Kubota BX. The BX is quite a bit older than the 1 series, and therefore a little more lacking in the features. When Kubota comes out with their new lineup of BX's, they have the possibility of taking the reigns back from Deere. Right now, the 1 series is second to none in my book though. Colors/brand preference aside - they are just really nice machines. My $.02 anyway.

 

[scoutcub]

Yanmar SC2400 is an awesome machine. With dual hydraulic pumps, and shift on the fly, it makes work easier and is a very capable machine. And the best warranty. Probably a bit cheaper than the green and orange.....:thumbsup::laughing:

 

[weesa20]

I love my Massey GC2300- has been a diehard workhorse more me and did great tilling for me.

 

[newbury]

i'm new here and looking for advice on what sub compact tractor to buy in terms of price, value and reliability. i will be buying used and will be using it to till a 1 acre vegatable garden. Thanks in advance for any insight

For ground engaging and a 1 acre plot you might want to go larger than a BX type. I mainly know Kubotas, and there I'd recommend a B series.
What will be "other uses"?
Will you need to carry a few water tanks?
Maybe a sprayer?
Move a few tons of dirt?
Mow?
If ALL you are going to do is till a 1 acre vegetable garden then hire it out.

 

[magicheater]

Autoconnect drive over MMM deck
Autoconnect loader detachable without leaving seat
Larger, more cushioned seat with armrests
Higher back rest on seat
3PH has position control vs 1/4 inching
Foldable ROPS
Much improved lighting
Tilt steering
Loader joystick control located on side fender - not loader, blocking access from right side
Even more digitalized instrumentation
Order any with/without loader/backhoe and add at any time
Higher ROPS=safer
iMatch with auto PTO hook up

I'm really unsure on how they spec out to each other, but from what I hear, they are very similar. Deere is just more comfortable.

This is just a couple things off the top of my head. And before people say it, the OP should definitely still look at the BX. He might find the monetary savings out weigh the features for him. The Deere 1 series is just a new generation of machine than the Kubota BX. The BX is quite a bit older than the 1 series, and therefore a little more lacking in the features. When Kubota comes out with their new lineup of BX's, they have the possibility of taking the reigns back from Deere. Right now, the 1 series is second to none in my book though. Colors/brand preference aside - they are just really nice machines. My $.02 anyway.

More like a nickels worth! Those are great features. I guess staying in the seat is becoming more desirable for people. Does this machine/loader come with Deeres' Q/A for the bucket and other attachments??

 

[Martian]

More like a nickels worth! Those are great features. I guess staying in the seat is becoming more desirable for people. Does this machine/loader come with Deeres' Q/A for the bucket and other attachments??

Sure does. It is Deere's QA, not the SSQA, though. I'm a member on another forum and over there it's about 10:1 of 1026r owners to everything else, so I know a whole lot about them!

 

[dkizerian]

these guys don't build a subcompact, nor are they "mid-large".

I meant mid size to large size, sorry if it came across as mid-to-large sized...

I'd consider these all mid size brands in the US. Much wider spread dealer networks than say TYM.

And mahindra makes a sub, and if the OP could find a reasonable deal on a smaller "compact" they'd probably have no problem with it.

I have a b7300 which is borderline between a sub and a compact, and kioti's ck20 is seems slightly smaller.

 

[Don87]

I meant mid size to large size, sorry if it came across as mid-to-large sized...

I'd consider these all mid size brands in the US. Much wider spread dealer networks than say TYM.

And mahindra makes a sub, and if the OP could find a reasonable deal on a smaller "compact" they'd probably have no problem with it.

I have a b7300 which is borderline between a sub and a compact, and kioti's ck20 is seems slightly smaller.

They do? What model?

 

[muddywater]

They do? What model?

This is their smallest tractor

Mahindra 1816 4WD HST - Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty

 

[XSKIER]

I would second the mahindra as well. With the mahindra MAX dominating the market now, it only stands to reason that the MAX predecessor, the 1815 and 1816 should also be leaps and bounds above preceding tractors of all other brands. Good luck, and choose your tractor very carefully, the one you're most comfortable with.

 

[dkizerian]

They do? What model?

Max 22
Max 25
Max 28XL

1816
2216
2516

All listed on their website under
"Sub & Mid-compact tractors"

 

[honorbound]

I have a Kubota 3200 with a 58 in Landpride tiller. It was reasonably priced and the tiller is a workhorse. It breaks sod just as good as it tills gardens. It is a mid sized compact and I would recommend it to anyone.