Drove all three side by side this am. Went away sold on the 30 HST. The 25HST engine was rougher/louder and seems to bog in High even without anything on the 3pt. The 30 Gear was more trouble than I wanted, although it probably would put more power to the ground than the 30HST. I like the 30 HST because it had great speed control with the 3 range HST. No hesitation taking off in high range at all. The engine was smooth and quiet compared to the 25. All three were a breeze to operate, very easy controls, comfortable. I just couldn't find anything to complain about in the 30HST. The prices quoted;
25HST 13,700.....30Gear 14,000....30HST 14,800. All with the KL 130 loader. I'd say the extra 1100 is worth going to the 30HST imo. Didn't have a 20HST...he said he just doesn't sell many due to the popularity of the bigger tractors. BTW...he sells twice as many HST's than gears and twice as many 30s than 20s for what that's worth.
25HST 13,700.....30Gear 14,000....30HST 14,800. All with the KL 130 loader. I'd say the extra 1100 is worth going to the 30HST imo. Didn't have a 20HST...he said he just doesn't sell many due to the popularity of the bigger tractors. BTW...he sells twice as many HST's than gears and twice as many 30s than 20s for what that's worth.