Ok thanks. There is only one dealer in my area for the LS. I think they just picked up the line recently. In buying a tractor I hear people saying that you also buy the dealer. On that note, say I purchased The LS and that dealer drops the line, I may be up a creek. Granted I'm handy. So routine maintenance can be handled at home. But my concern would be warrantey work.
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Olympus
Platinum Member
You just find the next closest dealer. I have 3 different LS dealers all within an hour drive of me. I purchased my first LS from a dealer 1.5hrs away because they offered the best price. But I've used the dealer that's 5 minutes away for filters, service, etc. My second and current LS I bought from a dealer that was 4 hours away. LS is a brand that's here to stay and they will take care of their customers. You can even talk to someone directly at corporate LS through their Facebook page. I've done that several times and get a response within a couple hours.
If you compare apples to apples with other brands, LS will give you a lot more machine for the same or less money than other brands. Kioti was another brand that offered similar bang for your buck like LS, but I found their pricing had crept up a little since the first time I was looking at buying a tractor. Still a good value, but not as good as it was 3 or 4 years ago.
Olympus
Platinum Member
I never priced a backhoe but $5k seems about standard for most brands backhoe. I could never justify the cost. I could rent a backhoe or mini excavator a whole lot of times before I spent $5k.
Olympus
Platinum Member
Mini excavator rents for about $150-200/day and will likely be a more capable machine than a backhoe attachment. At $200/day, that's 25 days of renting before you even break even on your backhoe attachment. You'd have to use a backhoe attachment more than 25 days before it starts saving you any kind of money.
Very true. I've got a couple rental place within a 10 min drive. I guess I like the aspect of going out and working on a project if I only have a few hours. Renting you've got to make the most of your money and be in the seat longer. But I totally get what your saying.
Yanmar Tractor
Manufacturer
Gr8Jeepin,
In Clay New York, you are not far from a number of Yanmar dealers. Dealer Locator - Yanmar Tractor
Considering that the operator platform and leg room are an issue for you at 6'5", you might want to check on the Yanmar SA Series if you plan to stay with an under 30 HP tractor. The SA Series is a bit taller, longer, and/or wider in chassis design concept than some of the other under 30 HP products on the market today. You might find that a Yanmar SA is a good fit for you. SA Series Multipurpose Compact Tractors | Yanmar Tractor
Ok thanks for the info on that. Yeah I pass one on my route occasionally. They have about a 6 tractors there. I've noticed that most of the dealers in my area only have a few tractors. Mahindra and Deere are an exception to that. Even the Kubota dealer I drove by this morning. I think he only has a bx25d. And a couple BX, B and L series.
Oh the saga continues. An acquaintance of my just sent me pictures of a 3016 TLB with trailer for $20k. Only 106 hours on it. I understand that the 1526 replaced the 3016 to meet the tier IV emissions.
I guess I'm just really unsure if I need sure a tractor for my size of property. I don't have a barn yet so the garage would have to be shared. I don't need a pink tractor... Hahaha.
I'm hoping to get an opportunity to check out the Yanmar soon.
I guess I'm just really unsure if I need sure a tractor for my size of property. I don't have a barn yet so the garage would have to be shared. I don't need a pink tractor... Hahaha.
I'm hoping to get an opportunity to check out the Yanmar soon.
Dutch445
Elite Member
Welcome Dave from a fellow CNYer!
I don't see where you said how much of the 3.5 acres you plan
on mowing (or she plans on mowing!)
i would start there, and decide whether this machine is going to mow or not,
as your options change depending on that fact.
for snow, any bucket tractor will work, but the front blowers are extremely
convenient and effective around here, and that will limit you to
certain models of tractors too.
are you new to CNY or just this home?
I don't see where you said how much of the 3.5 acres you plan
on mowing (or she plans on mowing!)
i would start there, and decide whether this machine is going to mow or not,
as your options change depending on that fact.
for snow, any bucket tractor will work, but the front blowers are extremely
convenient and effective around here, and that will limit you to
certain models of tractors too.
are you new to CNY or just this home?
Dutch445 thank you. born and raised in CNY. Other than several years for military. So I know ALL about snow... Lake effect snow!! I was leaning toward the smaller compact size. I may forego the BH and get a snow blower. I'd probably used that more. As of now we have about 2 acres to mow more to add later. It's a clean slate as of now, no trees, flower beds. So high maneuvablity isn't an issue as on now. And I don't think she'll take to a zero turn.
Dutch445
Elite Member
I like the thinking of renting a mini excavator for serious diggin, planting larger trees,
ditches, running water/elec lines etc. much more efficient than trying to do
with a backhoe on the back of a tractor, but if you have tons of work to do
it's nice to have your own hoe for bigger projects.
if you don't see a lot of heavy backhoe work for a while, a sub cut with mower
and blower would be great for mowing a couple acres and handling snow around here.
front loader is handy for moving topsoil/mulch/stone if needed, and you can certainly
dig out areas with the loader, strip topsoil for garden beds, fire pits etc. a post hole
digger for the 3ph can be used to plant trees, drill for posts to build decks, swingsets, clothesline posts etc.
I don't think you really need much larger, unless your loader needs are going to be heavier.
ditches, running water/elec lines etc. much more efficient than trying to do
with a backhoe on the back of a tractor, but if you have tons of work to do
it's nice to have your own hoe for bigger projects.
if you don't see a lot of heavy backhoe work for a while, a sub cut with mower
and blower would be great for mowing a couple acres and handling snow around here.
front loader is handy for moving topsoil/mulch/stone if needed, and you can certainly
dig out areas with the loader, strip topsoil for garden beds, fire pits etc. a post hole
digger for the 3ph can be used to plant trees, drill for posts to build decks, swingsets, clothesline posts etc.
I don't think you really need much larger, unless your loader needs are going to be heavier.
Thanks for the input. I grew up on 150 acres and have been around tractors. My father still has his little 750. I've been just trying to compare capacities, ergonomics and price and of course the dealer. I think I've got it down to the the small frame compact. Weight Wise around 1500# give or take.
George2615
Super Member
Welcome to TBN neighbor.
Here are the LS dealers nearest to our CNY area.
Paige Equipment Sales & Service Inc.
Address 5016 Route 104
East Williamson, NY 14449
Phone 315-589-6651
Brian Switzer Equipment
Address 6414 Lewis Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Phone 607-387-9808
Ranmar Tractor
Address 5219 US rt 11
Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone 315-298-5109
I'll send you a PM.
Here are the LS dealers nearest to our CNY area.
Paige Equipment Sales & Service Inc.
Address 5016 Route 104
East Williamson, NY 14449
Phone 315-589-6651
Brian Switzer Equipment
Address 6414 Lewis Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Phone 607-387-9808
Ranmar Tractor
Address 5219 US rt 11
Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone 315-298-5109
I'll send you a PM.
Thanks George. Would you guys suggest calling or emailing the dealers?
George2615
Super Member
Sent you a PM. Call me.
Msamt
Gold Member
You get a tractor, and you'll find all kinds of stuff to do.
Have fun from another former CNY'er (Syr, Uti, and Schen)
MT
I wonder if I can get a Dr's note to get a tractor... For.... Therapy!!? Hahahaha
