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Originally Posted by stoney2  I have been shopping tractors for approx. 3 months and have narrowed my decision to a Bobcat CT4XX, Branson 4720i, Farmall 40, or a Deere 4120 All these tractors are somewhat comparable, or at least in the same ball park in my local area. (All dealerships have reputable histories) Obviously, the Bobcat is new to my dealership, but the dealer has a good Kubota history. Any info or thoughts are welcomed.
My Concerns:
-Bobcats are relatively new, but appear to be built like a Sherman Tank. A Kioti twin. Is this tractor, built in Korea, in for the long run? Is Bobcat committed to Compact Tractors?
-The Branson tractor reads well in all Forums and Blogs and is a little cheaper.
However, the letter of merger intent signed with Montana is distrubing....what affects might this have on Branson's future?
- The Deere is Green and holds a good resale. Info on performance is evasive. Can't seem to find alot of chatter on this tractor.
-Farmall 40 or 50. I'm truly clueless on this CaseIH tractors.
Any and all comments are welcome, on any of these tractors. I currently own a Massey 65 which is very tired, but has served me well for 22 years. Looking for a comparable replacement. |
I had a Massey 135 diesel for thirty years. It ran like new when I sold it two years ago. Awesome tractor. I would stay with the big three. John Deere, New Holland, or Kubota. Maybe a few dollars more but well worth the peace of mind. Some talk of "stouter" tractors. Tractors with more weight. Weight isn't everything. My Kubota is 1,000 pounds lighter than my old 135. My Kubota will do what the 135 did in a day and then some. And with a whole lot less wear and tear on me at the end of the day.