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[GC1710]

Never under estimate a SCUT.

 

[4570Man]

”Never under estimate a SCUT.” Can I set precast concrete blocks with a Scut? Ok I wouldn’t expect that from any compact tractor and most utility tractors but a scut has pretty serious limitations.

 

[GC1710]

Never under estimate a SCUT. Can I set precast concrete blocks with a Scut? Ok I wouldn’t expect that from any compact tractor and most utility tractors but a scut has pretty serious limitations. View attachment 585719

I guess I miss read the original post....didn’t know he was moving 5k lb road blocks....or had a budget for a $40k TLB.....thought he might need to move some 1/2 ton rocks and 8’ long 30” downed oak....all of which a proper scut can do....all without tearing up your property.

How does that backhoe do at running a generator so you can power a welder or running a boat lift across the neighbors lawn without leaving ruts or maintaining a narrow 55” trail or splitting wood?

Around my property your construction tractor would be very limited, actually it couldn’t do anything.

 

[Diggin It]

I guess I miss read the original post....

Me too I guess.

 

[4570Man]

You definitely aren’t lifting an 8’ long 30” diameter oak log with the scout. 1/2 ton would being generous. I think the op would be a lot better served with the increased loader capacity and ground clearance of a L series or at least a B series. I suppose if I really felt like it I could drive a generator off the front of the backhoe. And I’d never have a rear remote powered splitter. But I never recommend the op buy a full size tlb.

 

[Geotech]

A B o L series or similar tractor should be more than enough for the long term on 5.5 acres. A scut would probably make the most sense, but I'd probably at least do with a B series. Yanmar makes a small 424 that would be a good match in regards to the machine size and capability.

 

[Jchonline]

B series Kubota sounds about right. For JD that is a 2 or maybe 3 series. For Massey check out the 1500 series. LS is the XG series. Kioti is the DK.

Kubota makes a standard B2601 and a B2650. The B2650 is a bit larger framed and has more features. B2650 will be within that 20k finanaced budget, but at 0% for 60m that is still $333/month payment.

 

[prof fate]

CK in kioti, DK is the bigger machine, like a grand L in kubotaspeak.
Rural King has TYM, the RK37 perhaps, or it may be a tad large.

Used ones are out there - there's an L2501 on FB kubota forum for $16k with 22 hours, yes, 22.

B series Kubota sounds about right. For JD that is a 2 or maybe 3 series. For Massey check out the 1500 series. LS is the XG series. Kioti is the DK.

Kubota makes a standard B2601 and a B2650. The B2650 is a bit larger framed and has more features. B2650 will be within that 20k finanaced budget, but at 0% for 60m that is still $333/month payment.