bowpro12
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I'm in the market for a 35-38 hp compact tractor. I started off with JD, Kubota, Kioti and Mahindra in the running. All because I have local dealers and support.
Must have or capable of:
Compact size
Hydrostatic tranny
Have or capable of single hand, third function for grapple bucket
Foldable ROPs
Maximum warranty
Gross vehicle weight less than 5.5k with loader and box blade
I've ruled out the JD 38E because of the difficulty in obtaining third function capabilities, flimsy plastic hood, non foldable ROPs and Couple other misc items.
Remaining are the Kioti CK35 HST, Kubota 3800HST, and Mahindra 3616HST
My remaining filters will include:
Warranty- Mahindra, Kioti, Kub
Horsepower- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Lift capacity- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Dealer Support- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Price- Kioti, Kub, Mah
Overall weight- Kioti, Kub, Mah
If my research is correct, the Kubota comes out with 3 first places, 2 seconds and a last on the most important filter.
Will I go horribly wrong with the Kubota?
Primary I use will be Brush clearing with grapple bucket, shredding and dirt moving, leveling etc.
Must have or capable of:
Compact size
Hydrostatic tranny
Have or capable of single hand, third function for grapple bucket
Foldable ROPs
Maximum warranty
Gross vehicle weight less than 5.5k with loader and box blade
I've ruled out the JD 38E because of the difficulty in obtaining third function capabilities, flimsy plastic hood, non foldable ROPs and Couple other misc items.
Remaining are the Kioti CK35 HST, Kubota 3800HST, and Mahindra 3616HST
My remaining filters will include:
Warranty- Mahindra, Kioti, Kub
Horsepower- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Lift capacity- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Dealer Support- Kub, Mah, Kioti
Price- Kioti, Kub, Mah
Overall weight- Kioti, Kub, Mah
If my research is correct, the Kubota comes out with 3 first places, 2 seconds and a last on the most important filter.
Will I go horribly wrong with the Kubota?
Primary I use will be Brush clearing with grapple bucket, shredding and dirt moving, leveling etc.