Case dx18e vs B6/7000 vs furgeson 35

[Restoregrets]

Hello everyone. I am currently in the process of starting a small garden area which should be around 100m2, with plans to expand further. Aswell as a small vineyard that will be planted

Due to our ground being extremely heavy clay, I'm looking for a High Horsepower machine as to run a tiller and necessary plow ect.

However im also looking for a small sized machine due to the needs of getting in-between vineyards, aswell as the garden itself being quite small.

I'm definitely budget limited, as I have around 2800USD to spend on the tractor at the absolute maximum, or around 4300NZD.

I'm considering the Kubota as the spare parts support is still great,aswell as the smaller size is a massive draw

The case is quite good, however it definitely looks fairly beaten and faded. Aswell as the hours approaching 2700 meaning it's lived a long life. The hydrostat, power steering and mid mount mower are the largest draws for certain. As being able to replace the lawn mower will always be welcome, and power steering is certainly an upgrade.


The last is the 35, the cheapest and oldest of the bunch. However also the biggest. And from what I've heard Abit unwieldy, especially with the transmission pto. The smaller Kubotas also have transmission pto but I imagine the lower weight would impact far less. And the lack of 4wd does concern me.

Edit: however there is a tea20 with a Howard transmission in it for sale within price


Another less popular option is a Kubota L1500/1800. Pretty much identical to the B series it seems, and definitely a nicer tractor. Downside is they're also fairly expensive for the HP.

My final option is a Mitsubishi/yanmar ect. Generally these are cheaper but the lack of parts is a major concern, and just lack of anyone's experience aswell.

Sadly a tractor is needed due to the issue with the soil simply destroying any tillers that so much as look at it.

I sadly cannot rent a tractor, as within 1-2 years the cost of a rental will be more than the outright purchase of the tractor.
Thankyou in advance

Photos left to right-
Kubota b6000, l1500, l1800, shibura, b1550, the rest are Massey 35s

 

[m1garand762]

Anyone of those would be a good machine. Amend your soil continuously and it will improve. It will take time for the soil to change but the use of cover crops and other natural resources such as leaves and wood ash can improve the quality quite dramatically. We plant a rotating cover crop every fall and compost the leaves and incorporate them in each spring and my soil went from heave yellow clay to deep dark loam in about 8 years of working with it. The rich layer is about a foot deep. I plow it every fall disk it up coarse and plant my cover crops. When the weather is right in the spring I spread the composted leaves and the contents of our compost bin and till it all in wait a few days lime it really heavy and till it again for cover crops we rotate it as follows
Year 1
Mustard turnips and daikon radishes
Year 2
Tillage rye
Year 3
Landino clover, rape, sugar beets
Year 4
tillage rye

 

[tacticalturnip]

Would the L offer the best combination of power and weight? I assume they way less than a Ferguson, but of course more than a B, while giving good maneuverability? I'm not intimately familiar with any of these machines, but those old Kubota's are still all over the place, even here.

Plus, aesthetically speaking, the L just looks like it wants to be in your garden.

 

[Restoregrets]

Would the L offer the best combination of power and weight? I assume they way less than a Ferguson, but of course more than a B, while giving good maneuverability? I'm not intimately familiar with any of these machines, but those old Kubota's are still all over the place, even here.

Plus, aesthetically speaking, the L just looks like it wants to be in your garden.

The L definitely seems to be the best middleground, as it's not exactly a light tractor. And the gearing means they can practically crawl if need me. The biggest downside is the low HP, but unless I buy new I won't be getting large hp in that size

And the looks are definitely a winner, it certainly has that vintage compact look.

My only concern is the potential of a transmission pto and the lack of 4wd