Neighbor looking for tractor

[MESSMAKER]

Needs a new tractor. Wants 4wd 40-50 hp utility with a loader.
Brand not super important. Whats out there that he needs to look at? Any good deals?
Anything to avoid?

 

[flusher]

Needs a new tractor. Wants 4wd 40-50 hp utility with a loader.
Brand not super important. Whats out there that he needs to look at? Any good deals?
Anything to avoid?

All the major tractor manufacturers have CUTs in that range. Test drive as many as possible at dealers within 100 mile radius or so.
Check the financing incentives first.
Then check the dealer out carefully--size of his CUT inventory, variety of models in stock, size of his parts department, size of and equipment in his service facility.
Avoid dealing with someone working out of a former service station--limited selection of CUT models, little or no parts and service support.
Cut a deal for rear hydraulic remotes (dual remotes, triple remotes is better). When I bought my new 2008 Mahindra 5525 (55 hp engine, 45 hp pto, 2WD, 8F/2R gear tranny, power steering), the dealer installed triple rear remotes for $700. The factory package is like double that cost if you add them later. You can also cut good deals on implements (mowers, backhoes, blades, etc) when you buy them as a package with your new tractor.

Good luck.

 

[Piston]

Is your neighbor looking for a CUT or a utility size tractor?

 

[MESSMAKER]

Is your neighbor looking for a CUT or a utility size tractor?

He is looking for utility sized. We both agreed that you can probably get more hp and weight for your money.

 

[foreman Etexas]

Guess he is looking for good used? Whats his price range he would like to stay in?

 

[MESSMAKER]

Nope. He is looking for a new one. I think he wants to keep it under 25 grand, including loader.

 

[94BULLITT]

I think something like a Kubota MX5100 coulb be purchased for around 25k.

 

[Martian]

Deere 5045e/d or 5055e/d, Kubota M5040, Kioti DK55, Mahindra 5010, New Holland Workmaster 55 (and Case equivalent)

No particular order, just my order of knowledge.

I think something like a Kubota MX5100 coulb be purchased for around 25k.

I think the MX5100 is more of a CUT than the full utility. It's slightly lighter and less capacity than some of the full sized utility comparables. I'd think the closest Kubota comparable would be an M5040.

 

[94BULLITT]

Deere 5045e/d or 5055e/d, Kubota M5040, Kioti DK55, Mahindra 5010, New Holland Workmaster 55 (and Case equivalent)

No particular order, just my order of knowledge.



I think the MX5100 is more of a CUT than the full utility. It's slightly lighter and less capacity than some of the full sized utility comparables. I'd think the closest Kubota comparable would be an M5040.

The M5140 would be out of his budget of 25k, it would be around 29k plus tax. Deere compares the 5045 to the MX5100. The MX5100 would be around 24k plus tax, which is a lot of tractor for the money. I think it may bridge the gap between a compact and a utility.

 

[texasjohn]

Why not give neighbor the TBN url.... he's going to need it anyway...and the sooner he does his own research, the better.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Here is another tractor to consider.


You have a full size 8000lb utility tractor with the loader. I think that you should be able to get it in the 25k range.

You really should have your neighbor come onto TBN himself.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Here is another tractor to consider.


You have a full size 8000lb utility tractor with the loader. I think that you should be able to get it in the 25k range.



You really should have your neighbor come onto TBN himself.

We took a look at the Mahindra on Friday. It was very impressive, but with a loader and taxes, it was several thousand over budget.
Neighbor is uncomfortable on computer. He is a bit of an "old School" type guy.

 

[foreman Etexas]

We took a look at the Mahindra on Friday. It was very impressive, but with a loader and taxes, it was several thousand over budget.
Neighbor is uncomfortable on computer. He is a bit of an "old School" type guy.

The Mahindra 4530 when I looked was around $21,000,4x4 with loader..

 

[bglz42]

Very happy with my loader-equipped Deere 5045D...

 

[deadmoose]

Deere 5045e/d or 5055e/d, Kubota M5040, Kioti DK55, Mahindra 5010, New Holland Workmaster 55 (and Case equivalent)

No particular order, just my order of knowledge.


I think the MX5100 is more of a CUT than the full utility. It's slightly lighter and less capacity than some of the full sized utility comparables. I'd think the closest Kubota comparable would be an M5040.

I think Martian hit it head on here. Putting the brand loyalties aside the small utility tractors that I looked at were very nice. Most are made in India. My uncle just bought a slightly used NH Workmaster 55. He has had an 8n forever and finally decided to upgrade. He was initially looking at the CUT's and I convinced him to look at the utility models. His was even cheaper than the boomers he had been looking at. Much more tractor up to any task, not just small "homeowner" jobs. With a tight budget I would think that the Workmaster may be a good one to look at. Last I checked same model with red paint was slightly more. As many others have said dealer is very important. Sometimes worth a small amount extra to have in your back pocket when needed. Good luck.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

While shopping "tractors" he also needs to shop "dealers"... Dealer can turn out to be as important as the tractor if you wind up needing a repair or service work...just by the way, my Mahindra 4035 (40 hp) was about $24K out the door...

Rich