What size tractor should i get

[toyman65]

I am torn on what size tractor to get. I am recently buying a 4 acre property that has a bunch of woods and a 300' long drive way. Will be looking for something to put in the landscaping and yard along with clean up the woods and remove tree stumps to add a pole building. This tractor will also be moving snow in the winter time.

What are your thoughts for brand, and size that you would use.

I am actually leaning toward a compact over a subcompact.

 

[murphy1244]

Try a B series Kubota.

 

[TripleR]

Yeah B Series Kubota or equivalent in Kioti, JD etc. My brother recently bought a CK27 he really likes, but I think Kioti is changing some of their models and I'm not familiar with them. In that size I prefer the Kioti unless you get into the full featured B Series Kubota like the Bxx30 and successors; be prepared to spend more money though.

 

[toyman65]

That is the size that I was thinking also. Thank you for the input so far.

What brands are you guys seeing as being most reliable, the JD listed in my info is just a garden tractor. Hasn't let me down at all, but hard to justify the price of that green paint. LOL

 

[murphy1244]

That is the size that I was thinking also. Thank you for the input so far.

What brands are you guys seeing as being most reliable, the JD listed in my info is just a garden tractor. Hasn't let me down at all, but hard to justify the price of that green paint. LOL

What Dealers you have by you?

 

[toyman65]

There are a couple Kubota and New Holland dealers close by along with a Bobcat dealer. I have driven all of the brands.

I have owned heavy equipment years ago, but mostly case and cat along with bobcat skid loader. My last compact tractor was a Massey Ferguson.

It would not see any commercial use only personal on my property and most likely at deer camp to put in food plots and grade the road in.

 

[murphy1244]

So all you have is a Kubota and Bobcat dealers?

 

[toyman65]

New Holland also, but maybe you forgot about them on purpose. LOL

 

[murphy1244]

New Holland also, but maybe you forgot about them on purpose. LOL

NH is made by LS with a different Loader. Go to all the dealers and test drive 25 to 35 hp tractors. Try to hit any within 50 miles of you.

 

[TripleR]

That is the size that I was thinking also. Thank you for the input so far.

What brands are you guys seeing as being most reliable, the JD listed in my info is just a garden tractor. Hasn't let me down at all, but hard to justify the price of that green paint. LOL

It is a really tough market right now as I haven't seen any reliability issues with any of the top brands given non commercial use which is all I have any experience.