Coming down to the wire!

toddis · May 9, 2005

Well, we are at 12,9 for the hydro tc30 and 12K for a Kubota b7800 hydro...2.9% and 5.49% 5 years respectively.
Forget the MF.. the dealer was rather disorganized, sloppy layout of dealership, and just seemed unprofessional, and did not have unit in stock (MF 1528) when I arrived, although, during the phone call, it was.

Any takers for the Kuboto? TC30? Advantages, disadvantages? Its coming down to the wire, I can just feel it.

Bob_Skurka · May 9, 2005

I use both a NH and a Kubota, although I own different models than you are considering. I'd vote for the B7800 over the TC30 largely because it is a bit more of a modern design and I think the engine is excellent (same engine as the B2910). Do both feel good to you? Do you like the controls of one versus the other? Which dealer is better?

Things like this are a tough choice, but go with your gut.

toddis · May 9, 2005

The dealers I'm working with have been quite helpful and general locations are about the same (35 miles south, 42 miles east). The lower price of the Kubota can allow me a nice implement for the price of the TC30.

Almost a no brainer...except, hmm, I just don't know, they both seem like excellent tractors. Almost just as bad as choosing between a cherry or apple pie.

thcri · May 9, 2005

( Almost just as bad as choosing between a cherry or apple pie.
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While Cherry or Apple is nice with ice cream or ala mode a tractor with an attachment would be as nice. I am a New Holland fan but I am also a fan of having attachments. That is more seat time and more production.

murph

jinman · May 9, 2005

( The dealers I'm working with have been quite helpful and general locations are about the same (35 miles south, 42 miles east). The lower price of the Kubota can allow me a nice implement for the price of the TC30.

Almost a no brainer...except, hmm, I just don't know, they both seem like excellent tractors. Almost just as bad as choosing between a cherry or apple pie. )

If it were a blueberry pie and a cherry pie, would that make any difference? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Seriously, check to see about this, but the TC30 may be quite a bit heavier than the B7800. ...not sure. If it is heavier and you plan on moving dirt, it can make a big difference having a heavier machine.

If the weights are similar, then I have to agree that $900 can buy a couple of nice goodies to attach to that orange Koolaid colored tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

thcri · May 10, 2005

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Seriously, check to see about this, but the TC30 may be quite a bit heavier than the B7800. ...not sure. If it is heavier and you plan on moving dirt, it can make a big difference having a heavier machine.

If the weights are similar, then I have to agree that $900 can buy a couple of nice goodies to attach to that orange Koolaid colored tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

I guess maybe I should re-tract what I said. If the B7800 is lighter than the TC30 would be the better tractor especially if your moving/doing a lot of loader work. I sure would check into that more and maybe I should get to know Kubota a bit more??

murph

toddis · May 10, 2005

Taste great or less filling.

The Kubota is the lightweight champion, specked out at 1741 lbs , the NH, approx 2300 lbs., maybe more on the 4wh dr.

Mainly using it to mow the back 40, or should I say back 20. I'd like to get a tiller for a small hobby garden and plant some stuff for the deer in the fall. No serious dirt work in the forecast, although a FEL may come along in a couple of years from now.

I don't know if this would make any noticeable difference, the 24" lift point is 300 lbs greater on the NH than the Kubota. 1600 lbs vs 1300 lbs.

jwstewar · May 10, 2005

Everybody is getting hung up on the $900, but what about the interest? I'm assuming you are financing for 5 years since that is what you listed. 2.9% vs. the 5.49% That is an extra 2.59% - almost double. Calculating this out, you will pay (I'm assuming $0 down) $231.22 for the NH & $229.16 for the Kubota. You will have paid $973.40 in interest for the NH & $1749.51 on the Kubota. You will have paid $776.11 more in interest for the Kubota meaning you only paid $124.89 more for the NH. Last time I checked, you couldn't buy too many implements for $125. So you are back to $ wise the tractors are a dead heat.

jinman · May 10, 2005

( The Kubota is the lightweight champion, specked out at 1741 lbs , the NH, approx 2300 lbs., maybe more on the 4wh dr.
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I don't know if this would make any noticeable difference, the 24" lift point is 300 lbs greater on the NH than the Kubota. 1600 lbs vs 1300 lbs. )

Now you are starting to see some of the differences that make the TC30 more of a heavyweight than the B7800. Also, you have to consider that 3% less on a 5-yr financing plan can mean a lot of money. The $900 advantage will evaporate once you start making payments. All-in-all, I think your deals are pretty equal and it boils down to which tractor you really prefer.