Tractor

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I'm looking to buy a newer compact tractor in the 25 to 30HP range. I'm just trying to get people's opinions on different companies and reliability.
I have an older 18HP Kubota now but it's doesn't have enough power for my needs. It's a great tractor but it's time to upgrade. I don't need a mower but I do need front a end loader and rear PTO.
The downside is that my little Kubota has a cab and heat but it still fits in my garage with a 7' high door. The bigger tractors with cabs are too high so I'm going to have to buy one without a cab.
Kubota makes a great tractor but I'm looking to get opinions on Deere, Massey, Holland, and others. Reliability is my main concern.
I'm probably going to buy used but I want something fairly new with low hours but I haven't ruled out buying new from Tilton Kubota if I can't find something I like used.

How did you end up making out?

I am taking delivery on a B2601 with a bunch of implements this week. Can't wait!

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by codeman671

How did you end up making out?

I am taking delivery on a B2601 with a bunch of implements this week. Can't wait!

I have been looking at quite a few used tractors over the past month but most people want almost as much as they paid for them new. I haven't looked at new yet but I'm leaning towards just going to Tilton Kubota and putting up 5K and just take the 0% financing.
I'm in no particular rush because my little 18HP Kubota will move snow and it has a cab with heat. So I may just wait until spring now.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I have been looking at quite a few used tractors over the past month but most people want almost as much as they paid for them new. I haven't looked at new yet but I'm leaning towards just going to Tilton Kubota and putting up 5K and just take the 0% financing.
I'm in no particular rush because my little 18HP Kubota will move snow and it has a cab with heat. So I may just wait until spring now.

Every time I go by MB tractor I drool over their inventory! I would love to have a heated cab for my BX25D. What kind of cab do you have on your 18 horse?
I just ordered a BXpanded snow plow that goes right on the bucket...could have used it yesterday but had to hoof it with the snowblower then do touch up with the Kubota. A heated cab would be like heaven!

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Every time I go by MB tractor I drool over their inventory! I would love to have a heated cab for my BX25D. What kind of cab do you have on your 18 horse?
I just ordered a BXpanded snow plow that goes right on the bucket...could have used it yesterday but had to hoof it with the snowblower then do touch up with the Kubota. A heated cab would be like heaven!

I have a Curtis cab with soft doors on mine with a added heater. That's why I haven't been quick to buy yet. It has to be just the right tractor at a reasonable deal or I will just keep what I got. It's my first tractor and it works great but I just feel I could do more in a lot less time with one that was a little bigger. A little more HP, a bigger bucket with a little more lifting capacity. I almost bought a 30 HP Massey Ferguson a few weeks ago but I thought it was too big. After looking at some others I realized it was a good deal and called the guy back but I was too late.
I have to do some digging this spring and I've been looking at tooth bars. I may just buy one of those and I think it will get the job done even with 18HP.
How much snow did we get? I will be up on Friday to play in my tractor.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I have a Curtis cab with soft doors on mine with a added heater. That's why I haven't been quick to buy yet. It has to be just the right tractor at a reasonable deal or I will just keep what I got. It's my first tractor and it works great but I just feel I could do more in a lot less time with one that was a little bigger. A little more HP, a bigger bucket with a little more lifting capacity. I almost bought a 30 HP Massey Ferguson a few weeks ago but I thought it was too big. After looking at some others I realized it was a good deal and called the guy back but I was too late.
I have to do some digging this spring and I've been looking at tooth bars. I may just buy one of those and I think it will get the job done even with 18HP.
How much snow did we get? I will be up on Friday to play in my tractor.

We got dumped on West of Winni..12-14” of powder, thankfully!
I have had a tooth bar before and it will give you lots more digging ability.
BXPanded sells one that guys rave about. I have a ratchet rake for my bucket which is great for grading and ripping out undergrowth. I also have a ripper tooth for the backhoe with a trencher adapter...great for stump removal!
Can’t beat these little Kubotas!

[Biggd]

After experiencing the continuing cold this weekend I think I will just keep my little Kubota with a cab and heater. I just couldn't imagine doing all the snow removal and lugging my wood in with no cab and heat.

[Biggd]

Just a quick update. I finally found a bigger tractor that fits my needs at a reasonable price. I bought a one owner 2003 Kubota B2710 HST with about 800 hours. It's just the right size, 27HP 4cyl, with a Curtis cab and heat. It doesn't look much different than my little 18HP 3cyl but I'm sure the added engine power will be sufficient for my needs. Even though it's not much different than what I have now I'm excited like a little kid with a new toy. I'm picking it up this week and can't wait to try it out!
After the cold we had this winter I realized I could not operate a tractor in that cold without a cab and heater.