Looking to buy 1st compact tractor with loader

[philyk9]

My wife and I are looking at buying our first compact tractor with a loader, approx 30 horse, 4x4. Not set on any particular color. We have a 10 acre place that is mostly wooded, long gravel drive, so for mainly cleanup, maintain, dirt/gravel, some bush hogging, maybe a post hole or two. Used is fine. But with a farming family background and then only using a friends 28 HP Kubota, I am not real sure about some of the other less than name brands. Some what seem like really decent deals out there. So looking for any sugestions, horror stories on brands, ect. I'm not farming with this just hobby and saving my back. Kids are gone so free labor has left the building. I found a deal with a Yanmar 30 H 4x4 with loader and all kinds of implements for less than 9000. But Yanmar is knknown to me. Thanks for any help.

P

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[murphy1244]

My wife and I are looking at buying our first compact tractor with a loader, approx 30 horse, 4x4. Not set on any particular color. We have a 10 acre place that is mostly wooded, long gravel drive, so for mainly cleanup, maintain, dirt/gravel, some bush hogging, maybe a post hole or two. Used is fine. But with a farming family background and then only using a friends 28 HP Kubota, I am not real sure about some of the other less than name brands. Some what seem like really decent deals out there. So looking for any sugestions, horror stories on brands, ect. I'm not farming with this just hobby and saving my back. Kids are gone so free labor has left the building. I found a deal with a Yanmar 30 H 4x4 with loader and all kinds of implements for less than 9000. But Yanmar is knknown to me. Thanks for any help.

P

Yanmar was the maker for John Deere so can't be that bad. Is there a Kioti dealer near you? Get more for less.

 

[MasseyWV]

Welcome.

 

[WilliamBos]

Welcome. Check out a Massey dealer. The 1500/1600 series are excellent tractors.

 

[engine29]

Look into Kioti, very good tractors for a good price.

 

[Bob77064]

Welcome

 

[Marveltone]

Welcome aboard.:wave:

It seems that there are many good brands and colors to choose from these days. The quality of most are good enough that the choice often comes down to local dealer service and support. Good luck on your search, and as always, whatever you decide on... Show us the pictures!

Joe