30hp Compact

Bee man · Mar 13, 2015

Potatoe, Potato...

Just wondering everyone's opinion on most reliable, best value in. 30hp range compact with loader. Leaning towards an LS or. Kioti.

DuckSlayer1017 · Mar 13, 2015

Whatever brand you pick make sure you have a good dealer to help when things go wrong. The best tractor in the world will still need maintenance and service.

rrrkkk · Mar 13, 2015

I love my TC30 New Holland

chim · Mar 14, 2015

About 3 years ago I replaced a smaller 21HP B7500 with something heavier and more horses. I considered Kioti, Kubota, Mahindra and Bobcat (aka White Kioti). I didn't think I could go wrong with any of them. We have a Montana (LS) at work and it seems pretty bulletproof when it comes to the mechanical side, but it's had electrical issues and getting the loader off and on was really a challenge. This one was bought new about 8 years ago. I don't know how much better the more recent LS's are. Some guys here are happy with them.

Thomas · Mar 14, 2015

Each would be great choice,dealer service important also comfort for the operator.

747driver · Mar 14, 2015

Bee man said:
Potatoe, Potato...

Just wondering everyone's opinion on most reliable, best value in. 30hp range compact with loader. Leaning towards an LS or. Kioti.

I just bought a used Kioti CK27 with 190 hrs. and FEL. The 27,30 and 35 Kiotis are the same tractor frame just different engines. They are well built tractors and heavy also. Most of the major brands are close to being the same. Go test drive them and see if the controls are comfortable for you to use....some are different and you may not like them. What are you using the tractor for ? I ruled out the LS as it wasn't wide enough as i live in hilly and sloping land.

Good luck in your search.