Bigger Tractor

[hillwood]

I am looking at new tractors. I need a bigger unit with more power. 40-60hp is what I am looking at.
Anybody running a new Yanmar YT347 or YT359. Just want to know how it is working for you and if you like it
I am also looking at the Kioti NX tractors. They look like a strong well made unit.
I am also considering LS.
From the info I have gathered so far, Thay are all well made tractors.
I am just looking for your experience with any of the 40-60hp units out there.

 

[oldafretired]

I know the Kioti tractors are good and I'm sure the others are fine and pretty comparable. I have a Kubota L3901 and needed more PTO power for a chipper so I got a Kubota MX5800. I like bare bones tractors without cabs so the MX has been great for me. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them depending on what features you want. Now, I just need to get a mini excavator.

 

[hillwood]

The tool list never ends!

 

[sd455dan]

40-60 HP tractor, Mmm are you keeping the Max 26L,
If so and you have some larger jobs -work planned

May want to consider a utility tractor over a CUT, The extra weight and strength are handy imo- if the size doesn't bother you.
Once you get above about 45 HP there are many more choices in identical hp machines even in the same companies lines but FEL capability - max lift height , 3 point lift, tire wheel sizes, front axle design/strength and overall mass can be quite different even though the hp is the same.

 

[hillwood]

I want to run a brush hog, work some small food plots and clean up blown down trees in my woods. I plan on selling the Mahindra.
I need a CUT because it will fit in my garage. No room for a full size.

 

[big bubba]

storage limitations make sense esp. in your part of the world w/extreme cold. on the flip side, do you see your needs possibly expanding in the future requiring larger size/hp? if so, don't limit yourself w/the existing housing. upgrades are expensive, been there several times.....just to look at all the angles. good luck

 

[Sysop]

I'd personally reconsider getting rid of the max unless it is simply impossible to keep it and get another larger tractor. Working in food plots, many times I wish my 40 horse was about 4' shorter front to rear and am considering a smaller tractor, something along the lines of the biggest max or just barely larger for that type of work.

Running a brush hog is all about PTO power, so the more the merrier there. As far as getting your woods cleaned up, I would advise ensuring whatever you get has a front loader 3rd function installed (or at least easily installed) and SSQA (skid steer quick attach) on the loader. That would allow you to hook up things like stump buckets and provide power for a grapple.

 

[flusher]

My big tractor was a Mahindra 5525 (55 hp engine, 45 hp pto, 2WD, power steering, 8F/2F partially synchronized tranny). Owned it for 7 years and put about 275 hours on it. No problems. Just did the normal maintenance.

Good luck with your tractor shopping effort.

 

[hillwood]

I want more PTO hp to run a brusher, a 3rd loader function with SSQA and at least one rear remote.
My MAX 26 only has 20hp at the PTO, no SSQA and no option to add remotes.
I would like to keep the little MAX, for its size it is very strong. I can't afford to have 2 tractors at this time.
I have just started looking and comparing.
My biggest issue is dealers. I have a Deere dealer that is local. Any other brand dealers are 100 miles or more from me.

 

[RidgeHiker]

Kioti is running an xlnt sale on their DK5010. 50 hp, with filled tires and loader probably about 5600 lbs. We just took delivery on one. Not all dealers are aware of sale. $20,500 with plain shuttle. $21,500 with hydraulic shuttle. Includes loader. Some dealers are tacking on extra fees, ours did not. Here are a few promotional materials from west coast dealers. S & W Feeds current promotion for Kioti, More Power For Your Money 217 KIOTI DK5 Stock: | Ag-Bag Forage Solutions

 

[mike69440]

I want more PTO hp to run a brusher, a 3rd loader function with SSQA and at least one rear remote.
My MAX 26 only has 20hp at the PTO, no SSQA and no option to add remotes.
I would like to keep the little MAX, for its size it is very strong. I can't afford to have 2 tractors at this time.
I have just started looking and comparing.
My biggest issue is dealers. I have a Deere dealer that is local. Any other brand dealers are 100 miles or more from me.

The two tractors of different sizes I have really help at my age. I would even miss my excavator, even with the limited hours I put on it. You are really going to miss that Max and will take a $$$$ beating selling it.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Not a lot of discussion about them but I bought a NH Workmaster 50 last summer. If you have a dealer nearby go look at them. They spec out really well. I've had zero issues in 10 months of ownership.

 

[PatMcD]

Kioti is running an xlnt sale on their DK5010. 50 hp, with filled tires and loader probably about 5600 lbs. We just took delivery on one. Not all dealers are aware of sale. $20,500 with plain shuttle. $21,500 with hydraulic shuttle. Includes loader. Some dealers are tacking on extra fees, ours did not. Here are a few promotional materials from west coast dealers. S & W Feeds current promotion for Kioti, More Power For Your Money 217 KIOTI DK51 Stock: | Ag-Bag Forage Solutions

I have a LS U5030 (55hp) which has been a great tractor.
But, if this deal on Kioti's had been going on when I was looking, I probably would have swung that way.

Short answer: they are all good, solid tractors.

 

[richriddle]

Kioti is running an xlnt sale on their DK5010. 50 hp, with filled tires and loader probably about 5600 lbs. We just took delivery on one. Not all dealers are aware of sale. $20,500 with plain shuttle. $21,500 with hydraulic shuttle. Includes loader. Some dealers are tacking on extra fees, ours did not. Here are a few promotional materials from west coast dealers. S & W Feeds current promotion for Kioti, More Power For Your Money 217 KIOTI DK51 Stock: | Ag-Bag Forage Solutions

That looks like quite a deal. There are manufacturers where you can't buy half that tractor for that price.

 

[hillwood]

I wish we had dealers close by so I could test drive one. I would have to make a day trip just to get to the closest dealer to look at any tractors.
There are some dealers 150+ miles from me, but they have no inventory. I am looking at 300+ miles to travel just to look at some of the models and manufacturers.
I have talked to a sales person at Bruno's and they said no sales tax for out of state sales.
That can be a lot of money when you are talking $25K ball park.

 

[Sysop]

When you're talking a long term purchase, $10k or more, at any sort of savings, taking a road trip shouldn't be a huge concern. A 1% savings can cover the fuel cost of doing the shopping. Don't look at it as a hassle to go shop. Tell your wife you don't want the trip to be wasted should you decide to do something else, so you'd like to make it a family outing so you can fill the day with good memories, even if you don't purchase anything. Take the wife and kids and make a day of it. Kids love climbing on the displays and they'll remember the day they went tractor shopping with Dad forever.

 

[hillwood]

I just started looking. When the weather gets warmer and we can enjoy being outside, I plan on taking a trip to try out some units.
I was 5 below this morning here.

 

[Texasmark]

I am looking at new tractors. I need a bigger unit with more power. 40-60hp is what I am looking at.
Anybody running a new Yanmar YT347 or YT359. Just want to know how it is working for you and if you like it
I am also looking at the Kioti NX tractors. They look like a strong well made unit.
I am also considering LS.
From the info I have gathered so far, Thay are all well made tractors.
I am just looking for your experience with any of the 40-60hp units out there.

Talking about PTO, drawbar or engine hp? My Branson 6530C (65 net 57 PTO) has been good to me for the past 10 years. Lots of whistles and bells and all still working with no problems. To date, rewiring the air seat initially (I did, put on a separate circuit), broke cab door, rock from drum mower (had new in 3 days UPS), messed up some bearings and sleeves in the front axle last year (got the parts and tech help in a few days)....my fault. That's been the problems.

4 cyl naturally aspired Cummins (B 3.3 NA model 4 cyl direct injected) licensed engine built by Komatsu in Japan (make big stuff like Cat. you see at big construction sites) uses .042 g/hp (being used)/hr.

 

[DieselBound]

As Sysop says, if you can keep that smaller tractor I'd do it. I have put about 1,000 hrs on my little B7800 (got it with 738 hrs) and it would be the last piece of equipment I'd give up: it has gotten a lot of work done; and though it may take a little longer to do it, it has managed to do just about everything I've asked it to do.

LS, Branson, Kioti, Mahindra (and of course the bigger named ones) you really can't go wrong with. From my personal experience I can say that the dealer is important during the early days of owning a new machine; necessary to deal with new equipment bugs. Long-term, though, I can't say how important it is to have the dealer being close by: I've used my Kubota dealer for parts, for convenience, but I could have just as easily gotten parts from Messicks (or similar).; with my Kioti I plan on doing all the work on it that I can (have done the 50hr service- not really a repair).

My NX readily fits in my garage. Garage door is 9'. I spec'd out my garage knowing I would be getting a larger tractor: also spec'd for any excavator that I would figure would be within my range of ownership. This is my work bay, not a parking spot: I' tend to park one of my extra cars inside there when no repairs or projects are happening. My NX lives outside: it's a cab!

That DK50 sale would be killer. If one could get one with a cab that would be great (of course that would be a few more $$- my cab ran me an extra $3k and I'm glad I went with one).

 

[Coyote machine]

I'm partial to the Kioti lineup, but have friends who have other brands across the board. You should test drive what is available, even if some significant travel is needed. Make a needs list of exactly what you need the tractor to do and fit the tractor to the needs list, instead of just random shopping what's out there. You'll get closer to what you need than what any dealer wants to sell you from their inventory.
Oh, one exception, only shop Kioti's! Just kidding. Let us know what you find/decide to buy.
Good luck, have fun hunting....