MountainMomma
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So... we have 40 new acres to tame (mostly open and somewhat hilly). We're going to be mowing, mostly, initially. A little grading, transporting stuff around the farm. Someday, cows.
Anyhoo, acting on advice from this forum, I hoofed off to drive compact tractors at two dealerships, shopping for both dealers and tractors. I talked to one salesman who said he'd sold/driven tractors for 40 years. He pointed out that the similarly-priced (NON-financed) 35 hp new models differed in one significant way: the Kioti was 1/3 heavier. He said that would make a difference to me on hilly ground: less chance of slipping.
My biggest problem with Kioti is the financing thing. We might be able to put it all up front, but I'd rather not. SO... Kioti costs $3,500 more if you finance it; Kubota costs only $1,000 more. Hmmm.
What do you all think?
Anyhoo, acting on advice from this forum, I hoofed off to drive compact tractors at two dealerships, shopping for both dealers and tractors. I talked to one salesman who said he'd sold/driven tractors for 40 years. He pointed out that the similarly-priced (NON-financed) 35 hp new models differed in one significant way: the Kioti was 1/3 heavier. He said that would make a difference to me on hilly ground: less chance of slipping.
My biggest problem with Kioti is the financing thing. We might be able to put it all up front, but I'd rather not. SO... Kioti costs $3,500 more if you finance it; Kubota costs only $1,000 more. Hmmm.
What do you all think?