Hello, care to toss an opinion in here?

[Manhattan]

which model lancer seats can replace the stock ck seats without much mods?

 

[PuffyC]

Unfortunately, the dealer I trusted ceased to be; a few years back they were absorbed into United Ag & Turf, and it hasn't been the same since.

This is not the position I wanted to be in.

Same here. I had a dealer I liked which is where I bought my Z540R (great mower btw) and they got sucked into the UAT collective. That's something I was not a fan of for a lot of reasons but I've come to make peace with it. Bought my 3032E from a UAT dealer (different one) and I've been impressed enough that I'd do it again. Fortunately the tractor has never needed anything but the mower has and their service and support was excellent.

 

[Zeppelin]

I too am cursed with large shoes, size 15 in my case. After going to the kubota dealer and sitting on progressively larger tractors until my foot felt ok on that pedal I was looking at entirely too much tractor for what I needed, the mx5400 sure was comfortable but well out of my price range and 35hp target.

 

[jyoutz]

If the Kubota don't fit, the Kubota don't fit!. The fit of a tractor is very important, after all you spend a significant amount of time on them. And comfort and fit can make a significant difference. I know this, if you spend 8 hours a day doing loader work on a tractor a Hydro tractor will leave you a lot less tired than a gear tractor that includes thousands of clutching operations. I have proved that to myself countless times when switching from gear tractors to my Hydro tractors.

I agree. But I do suggest looking at Kubota MX. the operators station is huge and it appears that there is a larger treadle peddle and more room to manipulate compared to most of the L series tractors.

 

[Jchonline]

Hello folks,

Eventually, upon finding the right land, I'll be replacing my Deere 1025R; the tractor has been nothing but wonderful, but I'm expecting I'll need more ground clearance.

I'm thinking something just about 35 horsepower will put me in the right physical size. I absolutely love the Deere 3033R, but I'm finding it hard to stay green given the direction the company is moving. Mother Deere really doesn't seem to need me any more.

This has put me looking around, and Maine has many options available to me, from the Massey dealer down the street to an hour drive for LS. I've written Kubita off; despite being impressed with them, I absolutely hate the treadle design.

I have been impressed with Kioti and the advances they have made in the last decade; my biggest concern was dealer viability, but come to find out my nearby Kioti retailer is the 6th largest in the nation by sales- I don't think they're going anywhere.

So, I'm thinking CK351SE, and also looking at the Massey Ferguson 1835M, add to that equivalent McCormick and LS models whose model numbers escape me.

Looking at these options, and considering my purchase will be months out, what are your thoughts?

Avoid Massey if you don't like big corps. Kioti or LS are good options.

 

[ovrszd]

Buy your land first. Then consider a tractor relative to your land.

Valuable advice right there.

 

[jdmeth]

You asked for thoughts, so here are mine. I am very happy with my Kioti DK35se with the twin pedal design, I have owned for nearly 10 years.
But I would offer this. I would not throw Kubota out just because of the single pedal design. I would ask how many 8 hour days of operation of one of these tractors have you completed with this design? You cannot just sit on a tractor and operate it around the dealers lot for a few minutes and make your decision. If you have operated it say 24 hours and just can't get used to it, I would say, well OK. It is what it is.

BUT if you have spend 15 minutes or less with it, and "hate it", then I would say, you haven't really tried. Having owned 3 hydro tractors two with single "treadle pedal" and one, my current Kioti with the twin pedal design, I would say this. It just doesn't make much difference, and in a couple of days or less, you "get used to" which ever operating system the tractor has. You might say, "well hurray for you", that I can go back and forth and not really care, Maybe I am a mutant, or just an uncaring person. BUT I really believe anyone can get used to and comfortable with either system given a little time and an open mind.

Think about the number of Kubota hydro users that are satisfied or even violently prefer the single pedal approach? What is wrong with them. Yes, I know the "trend" is away from this system, but if the tractor I really wanted was a single pedal design, I would buy it.

In my case the tractor I really wanted at the price point I really wanted happened to be a Kioti. And it had twin pedals, and I didn't give a flip that it did. I am perfectly happy with them.

So those are my immediate thoughts, and they are worth every penny you paid for them.

I borrowed my neighbor's small Kubota to spread a load of lime rock on my driveway. It took about 2 hours and I my leg was worn out. I am 70 years old and 6' tall, keeping my foot up on the treadle was very tiring. I just bought a JD 1023E, I can keep my heel propped on the platform and just twist my ankle to press the reverse pedal. Why try the get used to something when you can buy a better machine?

 

[ovrszd]

I borrowed my neighbor's small Kubota to spread a load of lime rock on my driveway. It took about 2 hours and I my leg was worn out. I am 70 years old and 6' tall, keeping my foot up on the treadle was very tiring. I just bought a JD 1023E, I can keep my heel propped on the platform and just twist my ankle to press the reverse pedal. Why try the get used to something when you can buy a better machine?

The HST pedal design alone makes it a better machine?

 

[bud70706]

Hello folks,

Eventually, upon finding the right land, I'll be replacing my Deere 1025R; the tractor has been nothing but wonderful, but I'm expecting I'll need more ground clearance.

I'm thinking something just about 35 horsepower will put me in the right physical size. I absolutely love the Deere 3033R, but I'm finding it hard to stay green given the direction the company is moving. Mother Deere really doesn't seem to need me any more.

This has put me looking around, and Maine has many options available to me, from the Massey dealer down the street to an hour drive for LS. I've written Kubita off; despite being impressed with them, I absolutely hate the treadle design.

I have been impressed with Kioti and the advances they have made in the last decade; my biggest concern was dealer viability, but come to find out my nearby Kioti retailer is the 6th largest in the nation by sales- I don't think they're going anywhere.

So, I'm thinking CK351SE, and also looking at the Massey Ferguson 1835M, add to that equivalent McCormick and LS models whose model numbers escape me.

Looking at these options, and considering my purchase will be months out, what are your thoughts?

Hello folks,

Eventually, upon finding the right land, I'll be replacing my Deere 1025R; the tractor has been nothing but wonderful, but I'm expecting I'll need more ground clearance.

I'm thinking something just about 35 horsepower will put me in the right physical size. I absolutely love the Deere 3033R, but I'm finding it hard to stay green given the direction the company is moving. Mother Deere really doesn't seem to need me any more.

This has put me looking around, and Maine has many options available to me, from the Massey dealer down the street to an hour drive for LS. I've written Kubita off; despite being impressed with them, I absolutely hate the treadle design.

I have been impressed with Kioti and the advances they have made in the last decade; my biggest concern was dealer viability, but come to find out my nearby Kioti retailer is the 6th largest in the nation by sales- I don't think they're going anywhere.

So, I'm thinking CK351SE, and also looking at the Massey Ferguson 1835M, add to that equivalent McCormick and LS models whose model numbers escape me.

Looking at these options, and considering my purchase will be months out, what are your thoughts?

Have had a JD 3046R for 2 years, 800 hours. No complaints whatsoever. I paid 14% off sticker. I realize times & prices change.

 

[Jstpssng]

I keep my heel on the floorboard and my toe on the treadle. I may have to try another brand, just to see the difference