New 25hp tractor purchase

[tacticalturnip]

Right!

Also, aesthetically, it's the last in the lineup to remind me of the old Ford/NH machines, just in the simple square look.

It's a handsome machine.

 

[dodge man]

Does anybody make a pump to run off the mid pto? I know they make them for the rear pto.

 

[helmdog25]

Does anybody make a pump to run off the mid pto? I know they make them for the rear pto.

Don't know yet, haven't gotten that far. I just saw somewhere that it was a suggested use for a mid pto, particularly because of the higher rpm. I liked the idea because I could have a completely independent hydro system. Thought it would be good for running SS attachments that rotate like augers, vibrating devices, log splitter, etc. Probably should have it's own topic post, if there isn't one yet.

 

[dodge man]

The one huge advantage of skid steers, even those little stand on ones, is hydraulic flow. It’s not a bad idea to get a bigger pump if you want to buy a bunch of stuff that needs hydraulic flow. But then I think if you need that kind of flow maybe you’re looking at the wrong kind of machine.

 

[helmdog25]

The one huge advantage of skid steers, even those little stand on ones, is hydraulic flow. It’s not a bad idea to get a bigger pump if you want to buy a bunch of stuff that needs hydraulic flow. But then I think if you need that kind of flow maybe you’re looking at the wrong kind of machine.

Yeah, probably true, but my wife says I can't have every kind of machine. So sometimes I need to make the round peg fit in that damn square hole. It's why I have a burning outfit, welder, grinder, lathe... you get the idea.

 

[paulsharvey]

Don't know yet, haven't gotten that far. I just saw somewhere that it was a suggested use for a mid pto, particularly because of the higher rpm. I liked the idea because I could have a completely independent hydro system. Thought it would be good for running SS attachments that rotate like augers, vibrating devices, log splitter, etc. Probably should have it's own topic post, if there isn't one yet.

I didnt invest much time into searching, but the quick version I got is, the mini TLBs from JD and Kubota use a pump like you discussed, dedicated ti the back hoe. No idea if thats true, but might be a starting point to do details research?

 

[Texasmark]

Hi everyone.
I'm looking to buy a new 25hp tractor/FEL, my first brand new tractor. I'm replacing/upgrading my old Kubota B7100. So I'm seeking a little advice. My first instinct was either Kubota or JD as I've owned both, but after a quick look and comparison, they come with a premium price tag. I'm not a heavy user, nor brand loyalist, so I started looking at more affordable options.

My next knee jerk reaction was to look at RK and the RK25. We have a store in our town, so convenient. The RK25 has every spec I wanted, plus some nice extras, like a suspension seat (my butt is very happy about that one). While they aren't one of the big 2 (or is it 4, 5?), they are a re-branded TYM T25, and as far as I can tell, just as good as an orange or green tractor, at least at for my needs.

Since the RK is basically a TYM, I started looking at them as well and happened upon the Dixie Horse and Mule website, which brings me to two questions:

1. Has anyone had any experience purchasing from Dixie Horse? I'd be buying online and having the tractor shipped to me in FL.
2. They have the Solis 24H+ listed on their site. It is priced significantly less than even the RK/TYM and looks to have very comparable specs. I know Solis is a Chinese Indian company and fairly new to the US, but from my initial research, they seem to be solid enough for my needs.

Hopefully this won't start a brand debate, it's not my intent, and god knows, there's plenty of those discussions out there. But any advice or shared experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe

I bought a 2021 LS M2-25s in January of that year. I had a 2016 Branson that gave me good service but when I bought it I thought I thought I would stay with my "old school" stick shift way of thinking.

As time passed I realized that I really needed a Hydro. I went to the Branson dealer and they didn't take trades....wanted to trade in the existing Branson 2400. They did give me the phone number of a "guy" that takes trades.

Turns out the "guy" was an LS dealer. In short, he took 2 tractors in trade ( the Branson and a real nice '63 Ford 2000 diesel) gave me a super price on the LS and delivered it 250 miles to my farm, free of charge, and picked up my trade-ins.

The LS 25s as I'm told was chasing the business model and potential customers of the Kubota 2502 at a much reduced price. 2 examples of the creature comforts in a compact has Hydro standard, premium upgraded seat, tilt wheel......that was one of my problems with the Branson...getting in and out of the seat with the steering wheel in the comfortable operational position it made it hard to get into the seat and sit down....with the LS its a piece of cake.

Early in the purchase the left rear multifunction light developed an intermittent problem. I ordered a new one from the dealer where purchased, and when I received it I put the old one back in the box and returned it with a free shipping prepaid sticker. Haven't had any other problems.

What I will say is that tractors in this size, especially when they usually come standard with loaders, like mine, you need to pay attention to your terrain and load. No side dressing a pond dam for example. Up and down...keep it level.

One other thing worth mentioning. LS offers, and I bought for 50 bucks from a local LS dealer, a professionally boxed total filter change kit...contains all the filters that the tractor uses. Whadda deal.

 

[Texasmark]

Welcome. Do you have a trailer (own or rented) to get it yourself? I personally would never buy a tractor (maybe sight unseen) and then have it shipped. I drove to and from and then back to (with a trailer), the dealer 100 miles away in the same day to buy my JD 855. That's about as far as I'd want to go, for a decent deal. Look around (and only at name brand machines IMHO) w/in that range.

See my other post in this thread when talking about buying sight unseen...risky but worked out great for me.