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I have a late 70's model L275 Kubota. Lately, I'm losing 2-3 quarts of the water in the radiator after only 1-2 hours of operation. All the loss is through the overflow tube. I have replaced the radiator cap with a new one from Kubota, but the problem persists. I don't know a whole lot about...

I have tractor experience with an old '55 Ferguson, but I am a newbe to buying a tractor. I am looking today at a used Kubota L275 with 781 hours, ROPS, 2WD, turf tires, shuttle shift tranny for $4500. I would like any advice on some of the things to make sure to ask and things to be sure to...

I'll soon be buying a YM 2000, rotary cutter, and finish mower. I have some hills and uneven terrain and want to make tractor as stable as possible but not make it so heavy as to mar the ground badly. Between adding 200lbs. of front weights or filling the tires, which would be most advantageous...

In my research I've heard of many more problems with the Jinma tractors as compared to the Japanese tractors like Yanmar. Anyone have any ideas on whether the 2006 line-up has improved quality and dependability long-term? I like the idea of a 'new' tractor but afraid of less than stellar...

Is there any advantage/disadvantage between these two models? The hp difference is only 5. Size is nearly identical (2000 weighs 165lbs more). Price is only $250 different. The 1610 has 3cyl. vs 2 on the 2000. 2000 is gear-drive, while 1610 is powershift trans. I've heard lots about the...

Has anyone here ever had any dealings with Fredricks Equipment in Hartselle, AL? They have a huge inventory of Yanmars and their prices are comparable to others. If so , are their implements good quality?

Anyone know the length, width, height, and weight of these two Yanmar models?

I'm having a devil of a time getting Kubota dealers to give me a price, but the one I have gotten for B7510HST with 60" MMM is $10,575. That's an up-front number , so I assume it could go lower. How does that sound? This is in Georgia.

I got a price of $9,550 for a CK20 (4WD, ag tires, manual trans.) This is from Georgia. How does that compare?

I was curious if anyone knows if Mahindra is discontinuing the 3325? I'm seeing this model advertised for really low prices lately ( less than $10,000) which seems odd for a 35 HP tractor. Most small tractors near 20 HP are more expensive than this. Any thoughts? What I've seen from a Georgia...

The weight of a 3325 (3990 lbs.) seems like it is too heavy to finish mow with R4 ag tires. What do you guys think? It wouldn't be a front yard, but still an area I wouldn't want to tear up a whole lot.

Anyone know who makes Lenar? Is it Chinese or Japanese? From all I've read, Chinese tractors make me nervous as to their dependability. If Lenar is Chinese, how does it compare to Jinma? I've read a lot of negatives about Jinma. Price seems to be the Chinese tractors only real positive. Am I...

Anybody know the approximate weight of a YM 2000? I'm thinking of buying one and putting R4 ag tires to be able to finish mow some areas with minimal turf damage. The weight of some compacts like Mahindra and Kioti seems too much. By comparison, Kubotas are very light, maybe too light?

I'm looking at buying a Yanmar 2000 and wondered if anyone had any suggestions on where I may look to get financing for 60 months. It makes a pretty big difference in the monthly payment from the 48 months I can get from my credit union. I may still get the 48 month, but I'd like to have options...

Just wondering if anyone knows if you can put R4 industrial tires on a Yanmar. I've been told by a dealer once that he could put turf tires on one. My rationale here is to lessen the damage done by ag tires on some areas I finish mow, but get more traction than turf tires offer for bush-hogging.