SSDoxie - This information is what I have been looking for.
So I guess I should just Revive this thread. Y'all ready!? :laughing::licking:
I have been researching a tractor to purchase for about a month now. I have gone from looking for a used POS, to a Kubota at 0% (due to the fact buying a used Kubota is just about the same as new on low hours) to seeing a Kioti, to then looking at the BobCat. I have also reviewed the JD (not interested), the LS and MF. I am sold on the KIOTI/BC due to the rear 3pt loader, and other creature comforts that are standard.
I have made these conclusions:
KIOTI/BOBCAT is a Helluva bang for the buck.
Have settled on HST. (what a grind that was!):confused2:
I just learned from the forums that draft is not on the bobcat. I will be plowing, but mostly with a tiller and then using a tool bar to make the rows of the garden. No sub-terain tilling that I understand drafting is for. I do not think it is that critical. Comments on Draft?
What did throw me, is when I was making up my spreadsheet, the KL401 seemed to have much more of a lift capacity, in comparison to what Bobcat had put out on it's site.
Can you tell me where you got this info on it's lift? All the info I have seen has been at 500mm off of pivot point:
Front-End Loader Specifications - Bobcat Company
KIOTI - run ahead of the pack!
I couldn't understand how or why BC would build their own builder (in the USA) but make it not as good or better than the KIOTI lifter.
Secondly, I noticed a comment in this thread that electrically the units are DIS-simliar -
How is that? They come off the same floor in the factory! Was that person wrong?
What other items are different between a DK40SE HST and a CT440 Hydro with a 9TL?
Finally, what is this business about having a different warranty?
I have gotten pricing for a DK40SEHST for about $20,995 (probably can have him come down) and a BC CT440 Hydro with Loader (9TL) for about $20,400.
Any help you guys can muster up would be appreciated! I AM Super Excited about my new Tractor!:thumbsup:
Oh - Forgot one last thing. I have Two acres but am planning on moving to the country soon, so that is the reason for the purchase. My soil is a has clay and wondered what would be the best R1 or R4. I am leaning towards R4 just due to its all use type.
Thanks for all the help! Please don't forget some of the questions up top! I need my Tractor Buddies to all weigh in!!!:thumbsup: