Retirement = 1st tractor

[Humblebub]

I have two Kubota dealers within 45 minutes and that was the deciding factor for me. I know I can't do complex mechanical work so access to dealer made my decision.

 

[MartyMugwamp]

Clarify this, please.

I have a bush lot by the lake with 2 acres... and a long winding single lane and narrow driveway to clear the snow.

 

[MartyMugwamp]

With Kubota being the sole tractor outlet within a reasonable distance, no wonder.

Tractors break.

Will you make your own repairs? Do you know diesel engines?; hydraulic systems?

Do you have an appropriate truck and trailer to transport tractor for repair?

Common dealer charge to haul a tractor in North Florida is $1.50 per mile.

Kubota: 60 X 4 (two round trips) = 240 miles X $1.50 = $360.

I'm budgeting for a truck/trailer combo as well... but the closer the better. Seems natural to be leaning towards the Kubota from different point of views posted. I like the suggestion from jeff9366 (first/sec/third). My mechanic skills are basic at best (willing to learn). Thank you for the feedback everyone...

 

[K Arno]

Spent more time than I should have looking for a second hand machine. Did what I could to get seat time in anything I could. In the end picked the dealer that had a good reputation for backing up there product and with the hope parts would still be available after the machine is no longer current.

Any machine is better than none. None includes one that is broken and can't do any work and diverts your time to repairing it. All the colors (brands) do a good job some are better one way or an other but all will do a great deal of work for you. Keeping my road passable, bringing in heat hauling wood will keep me here and enjoying the land longer. Enjoy