Decisions / Decisions

[Robert Soccio]

I just joined so take it easy on me all you pros. I'm about to pull the trigger on a sub compact (Cub Cadet SC2450 TLB) with a Kioti 60" finish Mower. 24 h.p w/16 pto h.p. $18000. w/mower out the door. I know everyone has their preferences so please don't bomb me alternatives unless you think I'm about to make a big mistake. What I'm interested in is if anybody has negative comments about it (first hand or friends) regarding performance, reliability or potential resale value. I realize I'll take a hit and I would buy used if I could find one in great shape. I don't need somone elses headaches. I have 30 acres (small residential farm) and will be primarily cutting grass, light bucket work small stump, trench etc. I could buy the same machine without the BH for $12,700. ($5250. difference). I realize I could rent a BH but I'm thinking I'll get back more of my investment when selling the model with the BH and save 1-2k rental over 5 yrs. I think more people would be interested in a used BH model especially when consideringit had no commercial use. Tell me if I'm all wet.

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[justcallmev]

Sounds like a good theory to me.

 

[creekbend]

Welcome aboard.

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[TripleR]

Welcome to the forums from Missouri.

 

[kensnelling]

Welcome to the forum from Oklahoma.

Ken

 

[moored4]

:welcome: to TBN! :thumbsup:

Happy :tractor: ing!

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TBN

I moved your thread to the Cub Cadet Yanmar & CUTs Forum.

 

[bsinhc50]

I just joined so take it easy on me all you pros. I'm about to pull the trigger on a sub compact (Cub Cadet SC2450 TLB) with a Kioti 60" finish Mower. 24 h.p w/16 pto h.p. $18000. w/mower out the door. I know everyone has their preferences so please don't bomb me alternatives unless you think I'm about to make a big mistake. What I'm interested in is if anybody has negative comments about it (first hand or friends) regarding performance, reliability or potential resale value. I realize I'll take a hit and I would buy used if I could find one in great shape. I don't need somone elses headaches. I have 30 acres (small residential farm) and will be primarily cutting grass, light bucket work small stump, trench etc. I could buy the same machine without the BH for $12,700. ($5250. difference). I realize I could rent a BH but I'm thinking I'll get back more of my investment when selling the model with the BH and save 1-2k rental over 5 yrs. I think more people would be interested in a used BH model especially when consideringit had no commercial use. Tell me if I'm all wet.

Welcome to TBN. You will find a lot of good info on this site, I know I have. As to your decision, being you have 30 some acres, I'd buy a bigger machine without the backhoe. I used to own a 2009 SC2400 TL but with our 44 acres, I found it was too dang small for all I have to do so, last week I traded it in on an EX3200 TL, and 6ft rm finish mower. It will be a week old tomorrow and I've done more mowing and FEL work in the first 4 days with it than I could ever do with the SC2400. The EX3200 is a real beast and gets things done so much quicker and doesn't eat as much fuel doing it.

 

[vwnotrunning]

Welcome. I too would consider a little more horsepower for 30 acres. HP takes more $$, but gets the job done sooner. Time usally is money, but if you have the time to do it with the 24HP then it would be a great fit!

 

[smp999]

Well, I got my SC2450 last August. I am so glad I spent the extra money for the backhoe. To move up to the 3200 with a backhoe is probably more than 10k. Now there are times when the power is not quite there (larger stumps) but if you work away at it you can get it done.

I did not buy with resale in mind, but it sure will help. Just know, that if you have a backhoe at the ready, you will use it more than you think. Something always seems to come up and it will come through for you.