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09-26-2007, 02:05 AM #1
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Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
I've been looking at 40-50 HP tractors, new & used. I'd only buy newif I traded my kubota 3060 mower.
I was looking atJD (I have a 4310) and Kubota. Branson seems to come up often. Where are the made? is there anyone who doesn't like them?
I looked at Zetor (expensive), NH (Italian), MF (odd mix ofparts). Neighbors have been burned on Long & Belarus.
What else is there: Mahindra (Indian?), Century. Others?Jon_H, East-Central Ohio
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09-26-2007, 06:54 AM #2
Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Take a look at Kioti, they are great tractors. For the most part, you will find the Kioti to have more standard features, higher specifications and a better warranty than the others and be competitively priced if not cheaper.
Derek
Kioti CK20HST
KL120 FEL // KB2365 BH // 60" JRW 3ph snowblower // 48" HD Boxblade
Sims-Cab Depot heated cab
Originally Posted by DiamondPilot
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09-26-2007, 07:20 AM #3
Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Staying loyal to my brand, I have to say Mahindra's definately deserve looking into. Yes Mahindra is an Indian company, however my series is built and powered by Mitsubishi and is tough as nails. It also comes down to what you want to use it for... Mahindras are usually much heavier than a like powered kubota. For instance, my 2615hst weighs in at 2458lbs vs. 1786lbs for a Kubota b2630. Add a FEL and loaded rears, that puts my "little" Mahindra in the 3500lb range. Great for loader/ground engaging activities but not so good for turf mowing.
Last edited by Savagepike; 09-26-2007 at 08:12 AM.
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09-26-2007, 08:09 AM #4
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Originally Posted by jfh0jfh
Andy
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09-26-2007, 08:29 AM #5
Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
In the 40-50 hp range and with budget constraints, the kubota L4400 is probably the best deal on the market. Around $19K gets you a 45 hp, 4wd tractor with loader. It is a very basic, gear drive tractor; no frills at all. They are coming out with an HST model but that is likely to be less affordable and will decrease available hp, at least a little. I always hear people say that all the big three makers are too expensive. I have no problems with any of the other brands (in fact, Kioti and Mahindra look really good) but I doubt they can beat the price of the L4400...at least not by much.
George
South Carolina
"What is truth?" Pontius Pilate
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09-26-2007, 08:40 AM #6
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Bransons are made in Korea by Kukje, Korea's largest ag equipment manufacturer. They are rugged, reliable, and have an excellent warranty. Kukje builds or has built tractors for Branson, John Deere, Century, and Zetor, as well as their own brand. They also build engines for Cummins.
Branson Tractors
Kukje
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09-26-2007, 10:12 AM #7
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Originally Posted by jfh0jfh
Another neighbor has just bought a new 35 hp Branson gear tractor. He brought it by my place a few days ago. It's a nice machine. Looks stout and heavy.
I bought a 1964 MF-135 diesel last year from a guy who replaced it with a new 35 hp Branson with FEL to use in his olive orchard. He says it's a sweet machine.
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09-26-2007, 10:44 AM #8
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Originally Posted by Dmace
Are they Chinese?Jon_H, East-Central Ohio
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09-26-2007, 10:45 AM #9
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Originally Posted by Savagepike
Jon_H, East-Central Ohio
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09-26-2007, 11:10 AM #10
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Re: Want 40-50 HP tractor. Branson? Kubota?
Originally Posted by N80
3 years ago this didn't seem true: I shopped around and off-brands weren't hugely cheaper so I bought a JD 4310 thinking resale. A Scorpion w/ the same equipment was ~ $2K less. Not worth doing. The new NH was more.
Also found a lightly used KUBOTA L4610GST $12,900 ythat I think I can buy around $11,500Jon_H, East-Central Ohio