I like the Deere’s, they just seem more expensive than everything else
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jyoutz
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I have a small JD4100 that I’ve had for 20 years. A great little tractor. But now I’m buying a Kubota MX to replace it. One of the things I saw when I checked out the new JDs that are comparable in price and HP as the MX: the JDs have plastic body parts and cast aluminum housings underneath. To get a robust JD machine with steel/cast iron, the cost of the comparable JD was thousands more than Kubota.
Yes exactly!
jyoutz
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Check out a Kubota MX5400
jeff9366
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I think I would see what dealers are interested in talking with you about the tractor you want. The first dealer I spoke with was not interested in selling a 50 hp tractor when I attempted to visit them. A good dealer may be worth the 45 minute drive.
Also, just for information - look at the foot print when you look at tractors. Talk with the dealer about setting the wheel rims to the widest footprint. My 4701 is used in Branson mo, the Ozark Mtns. It does very well on those places that make me feel uncomfortable.
Also, talk with the dealer about ballast options and benefits while operating on hilly terrain. Best Wishes.
Also, just for information - look at the foot print when you look at tractors. Talk with the dealer about setting the wheel rims to the widest footprint. My 4701 is used in Branson mo, the Ozark Mtns. It does very well on those places that make me feel uncomfortable.
Also, talk with the dealer about ballast options and benefits while operating on hilly terrain. Best Wishes.
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Good ideas, thank you!
tbergman
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I have 57 acres, mixed woods and open fields. I have a smaller Kubota (B7800, hst, 30 hp) and a bit larger Branson (4720, hst, 47 hp) The Kubota is a lot more nimble and most importantly, much faster when working with the FEL, which will raise/lower, while also tipping the bucket. The Branson has a nearly useless high gear, which only works on flat or downhill, so second gear is where I stay unless loading the bucket, then first. Uphill, the tractor will not pull its own weight in high gear. The FEL is slower because it will either raise/lower or tip the bucket, so these operations are sequential, rather than simultaneous as on the Kubota, which really slows things down a surprising amount.
Both machines are durable, and I am spoiled to the hydrostat drive system. My main use case is brush-hogging 30 acres or so, and I would rather have a larger mower to make that go faster, but what I have is good enough for this property, especially since I am retired at 73 and free to hobby farm as slow as I wish.
Hope that helps.
Tom
Both machines are durable, and I am spoiled to the hydrostat drive system. My main use case is brush-hogging 30 acres or so, and I would rather have a larger mower to make that go faster, but what I have is good enough for this property, especially since I am retired at 73 and free to hobby farm as slow as I wish.
Hope that helps.
Tom
OzarkChris
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I've said this in other posts, but for me, it isn't the color of the the tractor that counts, it's the service department and really the entire dealership that counts.
You can buy the "best" tractor in the world, but have the worst dealer and have the most miserable experience ever. Find a really good dealer with great service and a good tractor becomes a stellar purchase.
I've been through a rainbow of tractors and pretty much they have all done their job. Purchase prices vary depending on color - for some reason green paint must just cost more these days
, but except for a possible trade-in value argument, all of the colors I've personally owned have done what they are supposed to do and have done those tasks until I traded them in.Thank you. I’m not picky about color, just want a reliable tractor with good service as needed without breaking the bankI've said this in other posts, but for me, it isn't the color of the the tractor that counts, it's the service department and really the entire dealership that counts.
You can buy the "best" tractor in the world, but have the worst dealer and have the most miserable experience ever. Find a really good dealer with great service and a good tractor becomes a stellar purchase.
I've been through a rainbow of tractors and pretty much they have all done their job. Purchase prices vary depending on color - for some reason green paint must just cost more these days
