Western MD compact tractor shopper

Everest · May 7, 2013

New member in the market for a compact tractor with loader and 60" Mmm.
I live in Western MD.

unbidden · May 7, 2013

Everest said:
New member in the market for a compact tractor with loader and 60" Mmm.
I live in Western MD.

Welcome... I assume you are looking for tractor advice on what to buy? If you tell the good folks here a bit about your property and usage of that property they'll tell you what you need. Our motto is we love to spend other peoples money :thumbsup:

Everest · May 7, 2013

Thanks!

If someone has advice they'd like to give I'm open to it for sure!

I have a new home on. 3.5 acres. I am presently using a 4 wheeler with 60" swisher trail mower and snow plow to work. It has proved inadequate, and I've been using my back more than I'd like!
I am going to be moving material like large rocks, mulch, doing some grading, plowing a 700 foot paved driveway.
I will be mowing the entire lot which is a little over 3 acres of grass. I have some hills that I'd like to side mow (because they are longer than high.)

I would like to buy used but am having a hard time with the used prices when the dealers are offering new for a few thousand more.

I have looked at NEW tractors with 60" mmm mowers and loaders priced with all incentives and taxes...
Kubota BX2370 ($14,700)
Kubota BX2670 ($15,800)
John Deere 1025R ($17,500)
Yanmar SC2400 ($14,600)
Waiting to see:
Massey Ferguson 1705 ($13,900)

USED with loader and 60" mmm
2007 Kubota B3030 200 hrs like new ($14,900)
turf tires which I would prefer ind tires.
Several used Kubota BX's around $10-11,000 under 300 hrs.

Any thoughts?

unbidden · May 7, 2013

The large rocks would be my concern using a SCUT. I do have many rock walls that I have to replace rocks on from time to time but the small BX bucket can only handle so much as far as size.

MossflowerWoods · May 7, 2013

Welcome to TBN From Virginia!
Happy :tractor: Tractoring!

Be Well,
David

Everest · May 7, 2013

Thanks for the welcome so far!

YesDeere · May 7, 2013

Welcome from middle maryland. Know your area pretty good. Been all over from Finzel to Flintstone and all up into PA (Bedford). Can be a challenging area.

4wd is a must. And always go larger if you can. Going small has cost a lot of us money when we upgrade, me included!

As others will tell you, try them all. But try to find a local dealer that you are comfortable with. I'm partial to the green, but I like them all. It just happens that was all my family has run. Probably because they were the only dealer in town growing up. And there is a dealer 3 miles from my house where I live now, so I stuck with em.

Good luck!

Everest · May 7, 2013

I also just talked to a gentleman about the new Holland Boomer 20 and the kioti CS2410.
I didn't realize there was so many choices...

Jack Yuan · May 7, 2013

Everest said:
Thanks!

If someone has advice they'd like to give I'm open to it for sure!

I have a new home on. 3.5 acres. I am presently using a 4 wheeler with 60" swisher trail mower and snow plow to work. It has proved inadequate, and I've been using my back more than I'd like!
I am going to be moving material like large rocks, mulch, doing some grading, plowing a 700 foot paved driveway.
I will be mowing the entire lot which is a little over 3 acres of grass. I have some hills that I'd like to side mow (because they are longer than high.)

I would like to buy used but am having a hard time with the used prices when the dealers are offering new for a few thousand more.

I have looked at NEW tractors with 60" mmm mowers and loaders priced with all incentives and taxes...
Kubota BX2370 ($14,700)
Kubota BX2670 ($15,800)
John Deere 1025R ($17,500)
Yanmar SC2400 ($14,600)
Waiting to see:
Massey Ferguson 1705 ($13,900)

USED with loader and 60" mmm
2007 Kubota B3030 200 hrs like new ($14,900)
turf tires which I would prefer ind tires.
Several used Kubota BX's around $10-11,000 under 300 hrs.

Any thoughts?

Nice to meet you, welcome to TBN. you are really so open. It's really a big home, 3.5 acres, waaaa.

I think those used Kubota BX which with good condition is a good idea. Then you can use the saving money to buy more implement.

The kid · May 7, 2013

Welcome to TractorByNet. :tractor:

mguitas · May 8, 2013

:welcome:

Everest · May 9, 2013

Just looked at a kioti CS 2410. $13,300. Seemed a little cheaply made compared to the kubota or Deere. The High/ Lo shifter was hard to get in right range and get notchy, perhaps it was just new.
The dealer claimed it dynos high and operates great.

Everest · May 9, 2013

Also found a New Holland boomer 20 with 60" mmm and FEL for 13,900, it has 2 hours on it. Any suggestions

YesDeere · May 9, 2013

What dealers are close to you?

If I was buying today I would stick with Deere. Unless there was a yanmar dealer just as close

smair911 · May 9, 2013

If your looking at the Boomer 20 go for the Boomer 25. Very nice running machines.

Steve

pinetree10 · May 9, 2013

Everest said:
Thanks!

If someone has advice they'd like to give I'm open to it for sure!

I have a new home on. 3.5 acres. I am presently using a 4 wheeler with 60" swisher trail mower and snow plow to work. It has proved inadequate, and I've been using my back more than I'd like!
I am going to be moving material like large rocks, mulch, doing some grading, plowing a 700 foot paved driveway.
I will be mowing the entire lot which is a little over 3 acres of grass. I have some hills that I'd like to side mow (because they are longer than high.)

I would like to buy used but am having a hard time with the used prices when the dealers are offering new for a few thousand more.

I have looked at NEW tractors with 60" mmm mowers and loaders priced with all incentives and taxes...
Kubota BX2370 ($14,700)
Kubota BX2670 ($15,800)
John Deere 1025R ($17,500)
Yanmar SC2400 ($14,600)
Waiting to see:
Massey Ferguson 1705 ($13,900)

USED with loader and 60" mmm
2007 Kubota B3030 200 hrs like new ($14,900)
turf tires which I would prefer ind tires.
Several used Kubota BX's around $10-11,000 under 300 hrs.

Any thoughts?

I assume you would prefer a sub-compact based on your prices and model numbers. Just how big are the rocks you're planning on moving? That might make a difference in whether or not you need to move up to the compact class. I did a little experimental heavy bucket work with my 2720 recently without the ballast box on the back and it made a big difference even with the 2000 series chassis. Having never operated a sub-compact, I don't know their capabilities. The Deeres do have a nice set-up for taking the mower deck on and off.

You have a long driveway and a lot of grass to mow. Anyone on here plow that much or mow that much with a sub-compact?

Good luck with your decision. This is actually a fun process, speaking from experience.

ozley · May 9, 2013

Everest said:
Also found a New Holland boomer 20 with 60" mmm and FEL for 13,900, it has 2 hours on it. Any suggestions

Check LS they make the Boomer.

Everest · May 11, 2013

Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a 2010 Kubota 2660 126 hrs with FEL and 60" MMM. It came with wheel weights and an extra set of blades.
I gave $10,500 and it looks like new. So I'm happy and ready to get using it.