Iowa Boy
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I am early in my search yet, but if I had to buy today I would either buy a JD2320 or a Massey 1528. I know I am not exactly comparing apples to apples, but I think either would meet my needs.
In addition to these two, I looked at NH (higher cost) and Kubota (not enough room - I'm a big guy). I'd also like to look at Kioti and Mahindra, and will eventually, but the dealers for each are more than 2 hours away.
My budget is in the mid teens, and both JD and Massey have excellent dealers in my area. The Deere dealer is in my backyard, and the Massey dealer is about 40 miles away. The Massey dealer has offered to let me use a unit at my property for a weekend, and also offered to deliver the tractor, as well as pick up and deliver the tractor for no additional charge for maintenance and service.
Here is my comparison:
Both HST, although MF is 3 range & JD is 2 range (advantage MF)
HP - 23 for the JD vs 28 for the MF (advantage MF)
Comfort - I have driven both, and both feel good to me.
Pedals - I like 2 separate pedals vs. 1 rocker pedal (advantage JD)
Dealers - I am already a customer of the JD dealer, never bought from MF
Price w/HST & Loader - 14,015 for JD & 15,200 for MF (advantage JD)
Styling (subjective) - The JD looks more modern and better to me.
What am I missing? The Massey is more tractor, but it is also more money. Are the additional 5 hp and the other features on the Massey worth the additional $1200?
Like I said, I don't plan on buying right now, but if I did, which way should I go?
Joe
In addition to these two, I looked at NH (higher cost) and Kubota (not enough room - I'm a big guy). I'd also like to look at Kioti and Mahindra, and will eventually, but the dealers for each are more than 2 hours away.
My budget is in the mid teens, and both JD and Massey have excellent dealers in my area. The Deere dealer is in my backyard, and the Massey dealer is about 40 miles away. The Massey dealer has offered to let me use a unit at my property for a weekend, and also offered to deliver the tractor, as well as pick up and deliver the tractor for no additional charge for maintenance and service.
Here is my comparison:
Both HST, although MF is 3 range & JD is 2 range (advantage MF)
HP - 23 for the JD vs 28 for the MF (advantage MF)
Comfort - I have driven both, and both feel good to me.
Pedals - I like 2 separate pedals vs. 1 rocker pedal (advantage JD)
Dealers - I am already a customer of the JD dealer, never bought from MF
Price w/HST & Loader - 14,015 for JD & 15,200 for MF (advantage JD)
Styling (subjective) - The JD looks more modern and better to me.
What am I missing? The Massey is more tractor, but it is also more money. Are the additional 5 hp and the other features on the Massey worth the additional $1200?
Like I said, I don't plan on buying right now, but if I did, which way should I go?
Joe