mcp1
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Hi folks
New to the board here, looking for some advice. I am in the research phase, looking for a new (or barely used) mid size 4wd. It will be used for 1/2mi driveway maintenance and snow removal, several acres of mowing a few times a year (non-yard), and a little woods work (firewood, logging roads, etc). I'm just a homeowner - our property is about 100ac (mostly woods), so no commercial use. Probably 100hrs max in a year, if that.
So far I've been reading alot, and talked to a few folks that I know that own tractors. Here is what I think I need. Mid sized unit - 35-40hp, HST, 4wd, loader with QA bucket, and hydraulic hookups for skid steer attachments. The two implements I know I need right now are a rear scraper blade, and a rotary cutter.
So, I'd love some advice and opinions on what to look at. I've been researching the L3800 HST Kubota, seems like it will fit the bill nicely. Price is good locally on this tractor. Only drawback is the potential jerky 3pt issues I've read about, and not having as many options std - which drives the price up a tad to get what I (think) I might need.
I'm a tractor newbie, never owned one and don't know what is good or not. I know a number of folks that have Kubota's and love them and praise them - I know they have a solid reputation, which is why I started there.
What other brands/models are comparable with the Kubota, that you might recommend I look at? Trying to stay under $24k out the door if possible, the Kubota fits the bill. Appreciate any advice, recommendations (good and bad), pros-cons, etc...you can give.
Thanks!
Mike
New to the board here, looking for some advice. I am in the research phase, looking for a new (or barely used) mid size 4wd. It will be used for 1/2mi driveway maintenance and snow removal, several acres of mowing a few times a year (non-yard), and a little woods work (firewood, logging roads, etc). I'm just a homeowner - our property is about 100ac (mostly woods), so no commercial use. Probably 100hrs max in a year, if that.
So far I've been reading alot, and talked to a few folks that I know that own tractors. Here is what I think I need. Mid sized unit - 35-40hp, HST, 4wd, loader with QA bucket, and hydraulic hookups for skid steer attachments. The two implements I know I need right now are a rear scraper blade, and a rotary cutter.
So, I'd love some advice and opinions on what to look at. I've been researching the L3800 HST Kubota, seems like it will fit the bill nicely. Price is good locally on this tractor. Only drawback is the potential jerky 3pt issues I've read about, and not having as many options std - which drives the price up a tad to get what I (think) I might need.
I'm a tractor newbie, never owned one and don't know what is good or not. I know a number of folks that have Kubota's and love them and praise them - I know they have a solid reputation, which is why I started there.
What other brands/models are comparable with the Kubota, that you might recommend I look at? Trying to stay under $24k out the door if possible, the Kubota fits the bill. Appreciate any advice, recommendations (good and bad), pros-cons, etc...you can give.
Thanks!
Mike