I test drove the Kublta 3240 , TYM T503 and a the Kioti DK45se that i bought. All were HST drives and cab units. I thought all were great tractors but had a few issues with some of them. I looked at the JD 4000 & 5000 series but they were priced out of the ballpark did not test drive these.
1. Kubota was a great tractor, slightly cheaper than the John deere, but everything was an extra. No rear ports ($1,300 extra), No rear wiper (140.00), No rear lights (125 ea, inst),No radio ($427.00). The lifting wasnt as great as the Kioti, but the HP were less.
2. John Deeres....the dealer i have been using for years wouldnt work with me. Insisted on selling at list price even though i was paying 100% cash
3. Tym T503 - Nice tractor, had a few faults. No radio (150.00), Only had 1 remote (extra $400.00), No wiper (390.00). cheaper than JD and Kioti. The biggest fault is the rear remote control lever was behind the driver, right side by rear window. Very poor design there. Also, 4 of the a/c-Heat ducts dont blow air???? i was told there for intake. the back windows fogged up while test driving it. But i did like the tractor.
4. The Kioti had everything as standard except for 2nd rear remote (400.00). Was cheaper that all the rest. Included R4 tires (these were extra at JD & Kubota $600.00).
these were just my findings. other people have other ideas.
As far as a BH on a tractor without a cab, you can reach over and move the tractor foreword NO PROB. Its the CAB that gets in the way. BTW, i spent 7 hours on a Kubota 4 ton mini excavator today......loved it. Dug lots of trenches and holes to bury roots. I wish i could justify buying one of these things. I rented it for $150.00 per day for a job, then brought it home to do my place. i got to use it for free:laughing: :licking:
ive never test driven the Mahindra 5035 HST ...dont know anything about them. The DK55 is a great machine, and i played in one. But i really want the HST for winter snow work. The HST isnt avail above the 50HP. I didnt try the 50HP Kubota series, as the dealership didnt have any that size with cabs. Mind you, you cant go wrong with a Kubota. Wish they were cheaper.