Upgrading and some questions.

[TheMadOne]

My 37hp Branson handles an IBC tote with 1/3 cord of wet wood easily. It's not close to the limits of the loader or tractor. The new models have a loader with a higher capacity than mine.

I don't know what solutions Branson has for front snow blowers though.

OP specifically said Kubota, Deere, or Mahindra due to wanting dealer support. There's only one Branson dealer within 100 miles of Johannesburg MI, and barely at that.

That said, the LA805 might be able to do what the OP asks, it can lift 1766lbs at 20" to 5ft. Which opens up the L4060 and L3560 as possibilities. Only way to know for sure would be to try it.

Edit: To the guy recommending Kioti, again, there isn't a dealer within 100 miles of OP's given location, and they want dealer support. Kioti and Branson are fine tractors, but OP was pretty clear they need/want dealer support.

 

[shooterdon]

When I was tractor shopping, I "built" a unit on both the Deere and the Kubota website, with similar requirements to what you're looking for. I think on the Kubota site, I "built" a Grand L, to get the cab and features I wanted. On the Deere site, I "built" a 4 thousand series. Both came in MUCH higher than your stated budget. I remember the Deere came in at 55K, with FEL, SSQA, mid PTO, front blower and rear 3 pt brush hog. I don't remember if that was also with a box blade. I don't remember exactly how I spec'd the Kubota Grand, but it was about the same spec, and even higher price tag.

Just giving you a heads up, bring your smelling salts so your fiancee can revive you when you see the sticker price.

When I visited the Kubota dealer on Friday he quoted me a cab L4760 with loader, loaded tires, wheels weights, 72" front blower, front blower and third function for $48k. He gave me $7k for my JD855 with attachments. He said I needed the 4760 to get the lift capacity I wanted. He charges $300 to pickup and deliver the tractor for any warranty or maintenance work and that seems high to me but it is what it is.

 

[tradosaurus]

When I visited the Kubota dealer on Friday he quoted me a cab L4760 with loader, loaded tires, wheels weights, 72" front blower, front blower and third function for $48k. He gave me $7k for my JD855 with attachments. He said I needed the 4760 to get the lift capacity I wanted. He charges $300 to pickup and deliver the tractor for any warranty or maintenance work and that seems high to me but it is what it is.

I don't know how far your Kubota dealer is but the dealer near me charges $100 total for pickup and delivery.

For $300 I would just load my tractor on my trailer and take it to him.

 

[shooterdon]

don't they make a SSQA snow blower?

I found this:

SnowVac Front Mounted Snowblowers for Trucks, PTO Snow Blowers for Tractors, and Loaders - Buhler Farm King Implements

Looks nifty but it should for $11k. I actually prefer it not being PTO driven. Adding gas is not a big deal, and having electric start (which I assume it has) is a lot easier than the other options. Plus it is a 30 second job to put the loader bucket back on. I will probably put 50 hrs a year on the motor so it should last a while.

But never heard of it before, so not sure the company is going to be around long term.

 

[TheMadOne]

I don't know how far your Kubota dealer is but the dealer near me charges $100 total for pickup and delivery.

For $300 I would just load my tractor on my trailer and take it to him.

I've only ever gotten onsite service. The dealer I work with has a fleet of trucks out in my area constantly. It's the same rate, and I can't imagine being charged for anything related to warranty work. That kind of ruins the point of having a warranty, no?

 

[shooterdon]

I've only ever gotten onsite service. The dealer I work with has a fleet of trucks out in my area constantly. It's the same rate, and I can't imagine being charged for anything related to warranty work. That kind of ruins the point of having a warranty, no?

My feelings as well. Thinking about negotiating a $200 cost per trip for 5 years if I buy from them. They are 35 miles from me and 50-55 minute drive taking the back roads. At $140/hr, it comes in at about $300.

 

[shooterdon]

moving firewood with a grapple - Bing video

Here is a little JD 1025r carrying an IBC of wood - 1/3 of a cord of wood. It has a rated lift with the H120 loader of 836lbs at full height and 955 lbs at 1.5m (just under 60") I am guessing that limiting the lift to a few inches off the ground makes this possible?

I do not think I need a big loader after all, or am I missing something? The above is basically how I intend to move my firewood, My pallets will be 40x32x56 - just under 1/3 of a cord. My lift will be about 12". The pallets will be stored on blocks to keep them from freezing to the ground, so all I need is to lift them off the blocks and carry them 25 yards to the garage.

 

[TheMadOne]

moving firewood with a grapple - Bing video

Here is a little JD 1025r carrying an IBC of wood - 1/3 of a cord of wood. It has a rated lift with the H120 loader of 836lbs at full height and 955 lbs at 1.5m (just under 60") I am guessing that limiting the lift to a few inches off the ground makes this possible?

I do not think I need a big loader after all, or am I missing something? The above is basically how I intend to move my firewood, My pallets will be 40x32x56 - just under 1/3 of a cord. My lift will be about 12". The pallets will be stored on blocks to keep them from freezing to the ground, so all I need is to lift them off the blocks and carry them 25 yards to the garage.

12" is a lot different from your previously stated 3'. In that case, I'd say the LA805 would certainly do what you want. Which gets you down to the L3560, or L4060 if you're feeling spendy. Heck, if you want to replicate the video, a LA524 on a B2650 would probably do better than the little JD.

 

[dodge man]

Something to keep in mind, don't get your tractor over sized for one task. If you put a little less wood in could you get by with a smaller tractor. On the other hand if you are lifting that kind of load all the time, get what you need.

 

[ericm979]

Wood weight can vary quite a bit depending on species and how dry the wood is.