Replacement tractor

[Newby first timer]

I have never heard of the LS but they look interesting and there is a dealer near by. I will have to check them out . The kubota mx6000 is on my radar and is at the top of my budget. I am not sure I can get used to the single pedal hydrostatic control. My ankle doesn't bend that way.

I have the MX5800 and I use my front part of my foot to go forward just like a gas pedal and my heel to go backwards.
No Ankle bending much at all.
I do not know about other brands of tractors. This MX5800 is the 1st and only tractor I have ever driven and I love it so far. It has exceeded what I thought it would do for my use.
The MX Tractors are Great

 

[letthegoodpinesroll]

I just did a search on Yanmar Dealer Locator where I live in south central Pa and 17 Dealers showed up within a 100 mile radius of where I live. I also own a Yanmar YT359C,best tractor I've ever owned.

I am looking to buy a YT359C in the next week, any factor options/adds that you wish you had ordered when new? Anything you don't like about it? I can't afford Kabota, looking at LS but really love what I see in the Yanmar.

 

[fried1765]

My current tractor is a JD 4720 compact. It has been a great tractor but is getting to the point where it is always breaking. If I could find a reliable mechanic to do a rebuild I would probably do it. If I could find a clean 4720 I'd buy it but they are selling for 10 grand more than I paid for mine new and only 10 grand less than new tractors and most are in the midwest! My area of Georgia has most of the major brands but the dealerships deal with gators, zero turns, subcompacts, etc. Basically that is what their mechanics work on and their farm tractor mechanics are lacking. My property is 80 acres and is worked mostly for deer hunting. Food plots, bush hogging about 20 acre, grapple and bucket work. My wife and I like the hydrostatic transmission. We are retired. I'm looking for the the best tractor for lifting capacity and reliability. I want an open station. My 4720 is the ideal size framewise but was a little light on lifting capacity. Full size tractors are to big for working in the woods. I know a larger backhoe or bobcat might be a better option but the wife says no. I have considered the JD4066r and the kubota 6060 but it seems awfully hard to get apple to apple comparison. I am leaning towards a new tractor but if there is a stand out used model to watch for I would consider it. Any advise or insights would be most welcome.

Sorry,..... but the real problem seems to be "the wife".
I solved that problem 24 years ago, but it was a lot more expensive than a new tractor.

 

[wolc123]

Back in 2005, when I was shopping for what will likely be my last new tractor, it seemed to me that the 4720 was a bit high on hp for that size. I opted for the lowest hp offered in the series (43 hp 4120). I also got the gear, "power-reverser" transmission and the base model 400X loader, but I did opt for the heavy duty bucket. That, and a block heater, added about $200 to the cost.

The tractor has held up very well for the last 16 years, needing only a new starter at about 5 years and new front tires at about 13 years. Only when I am Bush-hogging real heavy stuff, could I use more power. The tractor has the same lift capacity and hydraulic flow, as the 4720.

I also have about 1000 hours on it. The only maintenance it has had is engine oil and filter change every 100 hours, grease every 50 hours, and coolant change last year.

The Hydraulic oil and filter and fuel filter are original. I add Powerserve to the fuel in the winter, and Spectradyne conditioner the rest of the year. The tractor is not showing any signs of wear and has always been stored inside. I see no reason why it shouldn't last at least 70 years, just like the previous new tractor that was purchased on our family farm.

My dad is retired now, but he still uses that 1950 John Deere M, in his garden on occasion. I think part of the reason my 4120 has held up well, is that I have always taken it a little easy, knowing it had the least powerful engine offered in the series. Had i gone for the max back in 2005, I would probably also be running a "wreck" today.