Need some suggestionson what to trade in for a new tractor

   / Need some suggestionson what to trade in for a new tractor #1  

CampWags

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Location
Alton, New Hampshire
Tractor
Kubota L3010, Kubota KX 41-3 Excavator Upgraded to Kioti DK65S with cab and Farmi winh
I have two tractors. I need to decide which one to trade in as I will be getting a new one.

I own a sawmill and do logging and woods work. I also move dirt from one spot to another often. So a lot of loader work, Rock rake and grapple. I have a large Farmi skidding winch and grapple for tree work.

My tractors: A 2004 Kioti DK65s with 490 hours that will need the clutch replaced. Apparently, that is somewhat common on this make and year. Being a woods tractor there is some cosmetic issues and the loss of some glass on the cab.
The other tractor is a 2010 Massey Ferguson 1533 with 240 hours on it. The only problem with this tractor was a Dump/Tilt issue with the loader which has been taken care of. I don't really care for the MF as it has never really lived up to my expectations. Not as solid or well-made as my Kioti.
My choice is to either trade in the Kioti DK65 and get a Kioti NX6010 or 5010 or trade in the MF and get an equally sized Kioti.

Now to choose, do I keep the DK65 and replace the clutch at about $2000-3000 or trade in the DK? I won't get as much trade value on it due to its condition. The MF will get, I hope better trade in value and the replacement will cost less allowing me to replace the clutch on the DK. It is never easy parting with your tools and any suggestions would be appreciated.

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   / Need some suggestionson what to trade in for a new tractor #2  
I would replace the clutch and keep the 65. It's more tractor than the 33. 3K is a lot of coin for a repair but hopefully a new clutch will remedy the issue. Did Kioti change the design of the clutch to give longer life?
 
   / Need some suggestionson what to trade in for a new tractor
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I have a guy that will replace the clutch on the Kioti and that should take care of that. I would then trade the MF 1533 and hopefully get a Kioti NX4010 ROPS. I have received a price of $27,900 with HST and loader. Does that sound like a reasonable deal?

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