One thing now that makes them even more popular is no extra emissions or def for anything under 30hp
Kubota’s insurance style warranty that is offered with their financing is stellar. I’d imagine other companies offer similar options.
Bang for your buck I think Mahindra or Yanmar will stretch your dollar further, and they come with standard longer term warranties than JD & Kubota. If I were buying a garden tractor like what you’re considering and wanted new, I’d probably be looking at them over green or orange.
Now that the economy is starting to strangle Covid homesteaders who bought with the fed’s inflation money, I bet you can find a used machine for a good deal.
Personally I think you’ll quickly find thats just an oversized lawnmower, and that you want more HP & weight than what it offers. Small machines are great but go spend $3-4k instead on a little ford or Massey 35-40 hp tractor with a couple attachments, or $5-10k on a 50-60 hp with FEL and 2 rear remotes. If you’re going to spend bigger money, buy a bigger pre emissions machine - a category 2 machine one that can pick up 1 ton with the FEL.
Bang for your buck I think Mahindra or Yanmar will stretch your dollar further, and they come with standard longer term warranties than JD & Kubota. If I were buying a garden tractor like what you’re considering and wanted new, I’d probably be looking at them over green or orange.
Now that the economy is starting to strangle Covid homesteaders who bought with the fed’s inflation money, I bet you can find a used machine for a good deal.
Personally I think you’ll quickly find thats just an oversized lawnmower, and that you want more HP & weight than what it offers. Small machines are great but go spend $3-4k instead on a little ford or Massey 35-40 hp tractor with a couple attachments, or $5-10k on a 50-60 hp with FEL and 2 rear remotes. If you’re going to spend bigger money, buy a bigger pre emissions machine - a category 2 machine one that can pick up 1 ton with the FEL.
For me, the difference between a big tractor and a compact is time, The compact will do the job, it just takes longer. I have a small Kubota, and I'm amazed at what it will do, 4wd helps a lot. If you're doing dirt work, don't even think about a tractor without a FEL and a BB, it's just a yard ornament without those. I see bare tractors for sale and I'm sure some people think it's cheap, but without implements it's just taking up room.
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We have several projects going on around the place and discussed how handy a backhoe would be. I've also wanted a larger mower for the couple acres of "yard" around the place. This little guy recently came up for sale at PK in Ada. 2021 with only 75 hours. Should be coming home with me today:
We have several projects going on around the place and discussed how handy a backhoe would be. I've also wanted a larger mower for the couple acres of "yard" around the place. This little guy recently came up for sale at PK in Ada. 2021 with only 75 hours. Should be coming home with me today:
Is the bucket heavy enough to counter the backhoe or would you need to add some front weight? I'd love to have a backhoe option at our property but can't justify the cost especially if a full size.
My Mother’s neighbor just bought a B series Kubota with a backhoe. It’s ok for small jobs, but you won’t be able to dig a pond with it.
Even a koi pond??My Mother’s neighbor just bought a B series Kubota with a backhoe. It’s ok for small jobs, but you won’t be able to dig a pond with it.
I ended up with a 25 hp Kubota with bucket, box blade, brush hog, and trailer on a 84 month 0 interest deal. So far my only regret so far is not doing it 10 years ago.
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