Hello
I've got 10 acres, mostly wooded, of which 4 acres need mowing 1 to 2 times a year. It's a deer hunter's getaway.
I've found a kubota 2350d. 726 hours, with a FEL for $5500, BUT it rolled off a trailer and broke the bell housing (transmission case) New case $2200. I've "heard" owners of these small tractor/loader find them front heavy and usually put weight on the rear which strains the "weak" transmission attachment, so the are many commonly broken.
there is also a Yanmar 1700d with 5 hours and a 3' shredder, no FEL for $4550. Looks brand new, red with a yellow grill. I imagine it's a refurbished grey market with ? hours. "Heard" they are great, parts and manuals a problem.
I'm on a limited budget and will use the tractor rarely. (had a Allis Chambers for 4 years, put 80 hours on it). I'm tempted on buying and fixing the Kubota myself. Not sure what this will entail. Splitting the tractor, drop the tranny, put all the internals (speciality tools?) in the new case, reassemble?
All thoughts appreciated. THANKS
I've got 10 acres, mostly wooded, of which 4 acres need mowing 1 to 2 times a year. It's a deer hunter's getaway.
I've found a kubota 2350d. 726 hours, with a FEL for $5500, BUT it rolled off a trailer and broke the bell housing (transmission case) New case $2200. I've "heard" owners of these small tractor/loader find them front heavy and usually put weight on the rear which strains the "weak" transmission attachment, so the are many commonly broken.
there is also a Yanmar 1700d with 5 hours and a 3' shredder, no FEL for $4550. Looks brand new, red with a yellow grill. I imagine it's a refurbished grey market with ? hours. "Heard" they are great, parts and manuals a problem.
I'm on a limited budget and will use the tractor rarely. (had a Allis Chambers for 4 years, put 80 hours on it). I'm tempted on buying and fixing the Kubota myself. Not sure what this will entail. Splitting the tractor, drop the tranny, put all the internals (speciality tools?) in the new case, reassemble?
All thoughts appreciated. THANKS