What brand?

[Farmer]

I was up to my closest NH dealer today and was checking out the TL, 10S, and the TS lines. They are all great looking machines. After I went the JD dealer and checked out the 6x10 and 5x10 line. They good looking machines too. What does Kubota have that would compare to these tractors? I would like a cab, loader, and 4wd. I will be using it to pull my log trailer and use a winch. Any advice would be helpful.

 

[Bird]

Farmer, have you looked at http://www.kubota.com to see their line-up? If you visit a Kubota dealer and look at the brochures, you get more detail, but the web site has a lot of the specs, pictures, etc.

Bird

 

[jgh]

9/20

The TN series is most comparable to the 5x10 JD tractors, though the TL/TS units are more similar to the 6000 TEN series JD.

If you want a more narrow unit (designed for orchards and vinyards), NH makes the TNF series, mine being a TN90F. It has the TL engine (239 ci, 80 PTO hp) and a form factor more like the Boomers, though it is equipped and weighs in like the Ag machines. JD and Kubota also sell these.

Supersteer and on-demand 4x4 were 2 reasons I bought mine, but the TL/TS machines don't have SS, not sure about what the transm options are.

J

 

[Farmer]

Went to my local MF dealer today. Like the 42xx series tractors. The optional sloped hood would be very helpful wile working in the woods. Checked out the Kubota M series and they look pretty good too. It looks like I've got some serious comparing to do.

 

[W5FL]

I have the Kubota M6800SD with LA1002 loader. It is a short wheelbase tractor and is very maneuverable in close places. With tires loaded, it is about 7500# for the ROPS model. The cab is really nice, just couldn't afford it. All the bells and whistles come standard. A quick release kit for the bucket and the loader were the only options. They do a nice job on the loader controls for the cab and give a nice flat floor.

 

[Farmer]

I figured out that from MF I like the 4245 and 4255 the best because the have the right amount of horsepower for what I want to do. From JD I like the 5510 and the 6210 the best. From NH I like the TS90, TS100,TL90 and the TL100. From Kubota I like the M8200 and M9000. I will be getting a loader on my tractor. Are there any after marcket loaders That are really good or should I stick with a loader from the same company?

 

[Thomas]

Farmer,
My question,why wouldn't you want to purchase the FEL to match your tractor other than price.

Thomas..NH

 

[DVerbarg]

Farmer,

Typically the loaders made the the tractor manufacturer are engineered for safety reasons to match the weight distribution of the tractor. They will engineer the hydraulic cylinders to not exceed the weight that the tractor can handle without lifting the rear tires off the ground or without over stressing the front axle or wheel hubs.

As an added benefit the loaders made by the tractor manufacturer are usually designed to match the style of the tractor and maximize visibility. This is expecially true with the NH tractors that borrow their style from the "boomer" series.

DaveV

 

[Farmer]

Did some dealer visiting yesterday and found a couple other Brands to add to my list. I like the Landini 60, and Blizard series. I also looked at some Case tractors. I like the CX90,CX100, MX90C, and MX100C. The only after market loaders I would think about getting now are ALO. Checked their site and they seem to make a good loader.
I've seen some good used package deals in an equipment seller lately. Would these be a good way to go? Belarus Tractors are quite popular around to work in the woods with. I think it's because they're cheap.

 

[Bird]

Farmer, Belarus tractors are cheap. And I sure wouldn't tell you not to buy one, but do some careful checking first. The only dealer I know of in this area finally quit handling them this past year, and the only people I know who own them are trying to figure out how to get rid of them.

Bird

 

[jgh]

9/28
Some comments based on my humble experience:
Alo is good and well supported by its US distribution arm. They are good at matching their products to each tractor. And they have a collection of attachments that will amaze you, but no 4 in one bucket (I bought Bradco). But you should convert their "Euro" tool carrier (attachment plate) to skid steer compatible. I bought the Kasco Unihitch, not spectacular but it works.


I am partial to JD & New Holland, but Case makes good tractors (now part of New Holland). I tried out a CX90 with a Perkins diesel, lots of stability and ummmph. And the best cab I have seen. But my NH TN90F has more horses.

Case's loaders are really strong, but I suspect they (like those of New H) come from some 3rd party. Who?

Happy hunting,
Jim

 

[Farmer]

Case,JD,and NH are the three brands I will make my final decision from. Found a Patu loader and trailer I like but I'm not sure exactly what brand i will get. If I get Case or NH I will put an ALO loader on it, but if I go with JD I will get the JD brand loader because they are one good looking loader.

 

[SSG]

It may be too late to add my 2 cents, but I am very happy with my Kubota M9000 with a LA 1251 loader. The cab is quiet, comfortable and has available charcoal filters for spraying operations. The loader is fast and sturdy. Quick release bucket is standard, and removal of the loader is very easy due to mid position hydraulics. The turbo diesel puts out 90 gross and 80 pto HP, and has plenty of power for a 7 ft. rotary cutter in dense brush, or with the loader clearing out sapplings or knocking over fairly sizeable stumps. The tractor starts easily, even if I don't get to use it for a week or two. I bought it to change over about 50 acres of corn to grass and then to cut and bale the hay, and to maintain another 40 acres of wooded land. Several local professional farmers have admitted that they would get a Kubota if they needed a new tractor, although they don't, which says something about their JDs.

 

[Farmer]

I did think about the kubota's but I wasn't sure about them. I'm going with the case or JD for their weight, power and large hydrolic capabilities t run my log loader. The M9000 just doesn't have as much pressure or gpm's. I've also found a fewe used tractors that i like. I found a JD 6300 4wd w/cab and 640SL loader, a JD 7210 cab 4wd w/740SL loader. A kubota M120 4wd w/cab and M960 loader. The last two are larger tractors But I can get them for the same prices as new JD 6310 4wd w/cab and 640SL loader. I'm leaning towards the JD's if I buy used but I'll have to pick up some kubota literature before I would know for sure.

 

[Farmer]

I just found a deal that seems pretty good to me. A Belarus 5390 4wd w/cab and Hardy loader. A Farma log trailer w/loader and ans a farmi logging winch for the same price as the used 7210 Jd. I'm thinking about this unit because the tractor is in very good shape. It is very new and so is all the equipment. I have a dealer that still sells Belarus tractors so I can get parts.

 

[W5FL]

There are a lot of third world tractors available. They only excel in weight and reliabilty has not been one of their strong points.

If you were concerned about the reliability of a tractor, I would be very cautious. If you drive the Belaurus and then drive the M9000 or M120 Kubota Cabs and go through all the same motions, they are world's apart in mechanical performance and reliabilty as well.

 

[Woodbeef]

Have you looked into the Valtra-Valmet 100 series or Mezzo series yet? They really excell at farming,and forestry work! http://www.valtra.com

 

[Farmer]

What are the prices like on the valmet tractors?

 

[Woodbeef]

Valmet prices

Here in North America they are actually lower priced than the major brands. This is not the same everywhere they are sold. If you have dealers in your state or province,do check them out. There are a few owners of them from different parts of the world on Machinery Talk over at @gOnline. Post a message over there and I'm sure you'll get some responses about them. www.agriculture.com