Spreadsheet and price creep hell

[paulsharvey]

I'm seeing Kioti CK2620hst for $19,999-23,500 locally new; depending on current deals;
CK3520SE for $28,999
DK4520 for $32,999
TYM 2515H $22,999
TYM 3515H $25,999
TYM 474 hst $27,999

I'm just not that familiar with Mahindra and LS. I've seen MF 1835Ms sub $30k, but I don't see any right now locally.

I am only talking open station, with loader, and standard bucket; no forks, no grapple, some may or may not have remotes or any of that, so shop accordingly

 

[shooterdon]

I am a spreadsheet addict as well.

When I bought my last tractor (and hopefully it is the last), I made up a spreadsheet of every job I needed done, and how often I would do the job.

I looked at the HP, weight needed and cost of the attachment for each task. I also factored in the hassle of something that is a PITA to install...like a sub-frame mounted attachment.

I also looked at the cost of using a contractor and/or renting for the occasional jobs. For instance, is it sensible to buy a $8k backhoe for 20 hours of work.

Lastly, there is the time needed to do the job. I am retired, so if a 2 hour job that I might do once or twice a year takes me 4 hours it is not important.

IMO, for what I need done, the TYM 2515 seems like a good option. Since buying my LS, a good TYM dealer opened up 12 miles from me. I have been so impressed with the TYM 2515 I considered selling my LS and getting it. Do not underestimate the value of a good dealer. BTW my LS dealer is top notch.

 

[donotlickthetractor]

"My primary focus is on weight and loader lift."

For me, loader lift capacity has Not been one of the limitations of the CK2610.

If that is a major concern, I would go ahead and remove the 2510/CX from your list.

For your existing list, the Tym 2515 would shine on weight and lift capacity. I went Kioti over the TYM 2515 for cost, seat, and color reasons, but it did appear to be a fine machine. If budget allows, I would go CK3520 or TYM 3515, just for the HP; but in my case the budget didn't allow

Yeah, the 2515 was my original "Oh wow!"
And then there was "Okay, what else"

 

[5030]

Your remarks about tire sizes, high clearance, 2 more HP, using a grapple, etc give me the impression you should keep revisiting the full figure thread and possibly consider getting enough size and HP with the first tractor instead of incrementally as I have done.

Much less imposing on the wallet as well.

 

[Williy]

Have you seen any of these tractors???

Google Search

willy

 

[donotlickthetractor]

!IMO, for what I need done, the TYM 2515 seems like a good option. Since buying my LS, a good TYM dealer opened up 12 miles from me. I have been so impressed with the TYM 2515 I considered selling my LS and getting it. Do not underestimate the value of a good dealer. BTW my LS dealer is top notch.

I'm sort of lucky, there are LS and TYM dealers nearby, having been to them all, I can say that I like both. So dealer wise, I'm not seeing a negative in either. The input on the LS vs is good to have, what does the LS tractor let you down with compared to the 2515?

I do not believe the 2515H comes with rear remotes.

https://www.rockinmoose.com/RockinMooseImages/RMF-20180323213730-19-XR4100-Brochure.pdf

 

[donotlickthetractor]

Have you seen any of these tractors???

Google Search

willy

Seen on the website, but nothing out there in my area other than an SA223. There is a lack of Yanmar dealers in Eastern Ontario, 1 main one.

 

[YanmarFever]

Old tractor dealer saying...

FIND THE TRACTOR YOU WANT, AND BUY THE NEXT SIZE UP.....

 

[donotlickthetractor]

Old tractor dealer saying...

FIND THE TRACTOR YOU WANT, AND BUY THE NEXT SIZE UP.....

Old spouse saying: No

 

[DMW]

Have you looked at Egger Equipment used tractors? They have what looks like a pretty sweet 2020 CK2610SE Cab. Not sure of transmission type. Probably a 4-6 hour drive, but Egger's has been a long time Kioti dealer and respected in the area.