Teikas Dad
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I think I've got it narrowed down to what I'm looking for, but the members on this site are a wealth of information so I'm looking for your input.
I'm planning on buying my first CUT. We currently have a JD 445 with a front end loader and 60" deck. The mower works great, the loader can just about lift itself empty so it's time to go bigger and go with a tractor, loader and backhoe.
I'm looking at either a Kubota B3200 or Yanmar SX3100.
I've read up on the quarter inching valve on the Kubotas but I don't think that will be a problem (the Yanmar uses the position control system for the TPH). The only things I can see using the TPH for would be a rototiller and maybe a brushhog mower. I don't have a need to grade driveways or landscape so I don't think the quarter inching valve will give me any headaches. Thoughts?
The Yanmar is a two speed and the Kubota a three speed. I've read that the Yanmar has enough power that the two speeds are enough. For those who have used a Yanmar, is the two speed good to go?
Is the quick attach on the Kubota the same as a SSQA or is it proprietary for Kubota equipment?
I may get a snowblower at some point in the future. Any benefit to using a front mount versus TPH mount?
I looked at the Kubota 2920 and Mahindras too, the 3016 is a bit big for what I need and the Max28 looks like an oversized lawnmower. I know, the Max28 is supposed to lift buildings by itself, but I really only plan on buying one tractor. I'd rather get what I want the first time then have to trade one in a couple years down the road for what I should have bought in the first place. The 2920 is a nice machine but again, it appears to be a bit on the small side like the Max28.
Any input, suggestions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I'm planning on buying my first CUT. We currently have a JD 445 with a front end loader and 60" deck. The mower works great, the loader can just about lift itself empty so it's time to go bigger and go with a tractor, loader and backhoe.
I'm looking at either a Kubota B3200 or Yanmar SX3100.
I've read up on the quarter inching valve on the Kubotas but I don't think that will be a problem (the Yanmar uses the position control system for the TPH). The only things I can see using the TPH for would be a rototiller and maybe a brushhog mower. I don't have a need to grade driveways or landscape so I don't think the quarter inching valve will give me any headaches. Thoughts?
The Yanmar is a two speed and the Kubota a three speed. I've read that the Yanmar has enough power that the two speeds are enough. For those who have used a Yanmar, is the two speed good to go?
Is the quick attach on the Kubota the same as a SSQA or is it proprietary for Kubota equipment?
I may get a snowblower at some point in the future. Any benefit to using a front mount versus TPH mount?
I looked at the Kubota 2920 and Mahindras too, the 3016 is a bit big for what I need and the Max28 looks like an oversized lawnmower. I know, the Max28 is supposed to lift buildings by itself, but I really only plan on buying one tractor. I'd rather get what I want the first time then have to trade one in a couple years down the road for what I should have bought in the first place. The 2920 is a nice machine but again, it appears to be a bit on the small side like the Max28.
Any input, suggestions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated.