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Well, I'm new here and it seems theres a lot of insight on this forum which should help a lot after i make this purchase. My wife and I are looking to buy a new tractor. I've looked at a several tractors and can't make a decision. I'll point out the likes and dislikes of the tractors i've looked at and want to see if anyone can add pros or cons to each tractor. My wife will be the one running it 99% of the time. I want the front end loader for moving snow in the winter so i can get my tractor trailer in and out easily. She'll be able to do her yard work and mulching much easier in the summer. I want the availability to put a hoe on back at a later date if i desire.
Kubota bx2660: I like the fact that it has a forward mounted engine to keep debri out of the radiator. I like the fact that its a 25.5 horse engine and the entire drivetrain is Kubota. I like the price of $14,100 with a 60" mmm and LA243 FEL. I don't like the fact that i can't put a hoe on it. I think that the forward and reverse heal toe action will be a burden. I don't like that it does not have a folding rops. If i understand right there is ways to strengthen the frame on a bx2660 for a hoe....Is that correct?? I think that the insurance that they offer is great, i even checked with my home owners and he said he hates to give business away but its a great buy.
John Deere 2305: I've had a little seat time in this one, nothing extreme though. I like the simple detach of the FEL, i don't like where the hydraulic hoses connect under the floorboard. This one did not have a MMM on it so i can't give pros and cons on that. According to the dealer the 2305 has more hydraulic flow at and idle the any of its competetors. I also felt a little crowded on the seat the controls on the right and left of the seat seem to be real close to the driver. This one had a folding rops which i liked. I do not like the price however coming in at $16200 with a MMM and FEL
New Holland 1025: This has the Shibaura engine which i'm not to familiar with. It seemed that its difficult to work on with the loader on, it seems that its shoved way under the dash board. If i understand right, the loader is not a quick disconnect which is a big issue with me. It has the auto 4wd which is a plus but not a huge concern. It also has a folding rops with spring pins so you don't have to fight with lining pins up. It also has a little longer wheelbase for a better stance on steep grades. I also like the price on this one of $13500 with MMM and FEL.
I'm going today to look at Massey ferguson and cub cadet. I've looked at the tym website and the mahindra website. I talked to an old salesman for tym and he said they were nothing but problems. The mahindra although has a great warranty and they seem to be growing here in the states. The massey ferguson has a lot of nice options but i'll know better today. I should also note that we cut roughly 2.3-3 acres of grass all flat no hills, the 4wd is mostly for the winter for pushing snow, I don't want a garden tractor so that parts kinda out. Lets see what you guys have to say, personal experiences are a plus as well. thankx in advance.
Kubota bx2660: I like the fact that it has a forward mounted engine to keep debri out of the radiator. I like the fact that its a 25.5 horse engine and the entire drivetrain is Kubota. I like the price of $14,100 with a 60" mmm and LA243 FEL. I don't like the fact that i can't put a hoe on it. I think that the forward and reverse heal toe action will be a burden. I don't like that it does not have a folding rops. If i understand right there is ways to strengthen the frame on a bx2660 for a hoe....Is that correct?? I think that the insurance that they offer is great, i even checked with my home owners and he said he hates to give business away but its a great buy.
John Deere 2305: I've had a little seat time in this one, nothing extreme though. I like the simple detach of the FEL, i don't like where the hydraulic hoses connect under the floorboard. This one did not have a MMM on it so i can't give pros and cons on that. According to the dealer the 2305 has more hydraulic flow at and idle the any of its competetors. I also felt a little crowded on the seat the controls on the right and left of the seat seem to be real close to the driver. This one had a folding rops which i liked. I do not like the price however coming in at $16200 with a MMM and FEL
New Holland 1025: This has the Shibaura engine which i'm not to familiar with. It seemed that its difficult to work on with the loader on, it seems that its shoved way under the dash board. If i understand right, the loader is not a quick disconnect which is a big issue with me. It has the auto 4wd which is a plus but not a huge concern. It also has a folding rops with spring pins so you don't have to fight with lining pins up. It also has a little longer wheelbase for a better stance on steep grades. I also like the price on this one of $13500 with MMM and FEL.
I'm going today to look at Massey ferguson and cub cadet. I've looked at the tym website and the mahindra website. I talked to an old salesman for tym and he said they were nothing but problems. The mahindra although has a great warranty and they seem to be growing here in the states. The massey ferguson has a lot of nice options but i'll know better today. I should also note that we cut roughly 2.3-3 acres of grass all flat no hills, the 4wd is mostly for the winter for pushing snow, I don't want a garden tractor so that parts kinda out. Lets see what you guys have to say, personal experiences are a plus as well. thankx in advance.