jimmyj
Elite Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 4,145
- Location
- Ontario Canada
- Tractor
- Allis Chalmers 616 (Two) and a Kioti CK30 HST with loader and backhoe
Hi all. Long time lurker, this is my first post.
I am trying to decide which tractor (with FEL) to get, I'm going to buy in March. My uses are moving manure, moving snow (long drive) and moving 4x5 round bales (weight up to about 700lbs, sometimes more, sometimes less - I use 2 each week).
I'm very close to two reputable Kubota dealers but I'm getting confused by all of the model numbers and some conflicting advice on what is big enough. There also are Kioti, New Holland and Massey dealers close to me. My biggest fear is buying a tractor that is too small to be safe when moving a bale (have some moderate slopes to cross).
I don't mind buying new or used, but I think my budget will keep me in the used market as I want to keep the cost below $15k.
Are the L series tractors large enough to be safe for bales? Is there anyone who could explain to me how to decipher what all of the L series model number mean? There are so very many!!!
Anyhow, always enjoy reading posts on this site and thanks in advance for any advice you may offer.
I am trying to decide which tractor (with FEL) to get, I'm going to buy in March. My uses are moving manure, moving snow (long drive) and moving 4x5 round bales (weight up to about 700lbs, sometimes more, sometimes less - I use 2 each week).
I'm very close to two reputable Kubota dealers but I'm getting confused by all of the model numbers and some conflicting advice on what is big enough. There also are Kioti, New Holland and Massey dealers close to me. My biggest fear is buying a tractor that is too small to be safe when moving a bale (have some moderate slopes to cross).
I don't mind buying new or used, but I think my budget will keep me in the used market as I want to keep the cost below $15k.
Are the L series tractors large enough to be safe for bales? Is there anyone who could explain to me how to decipher what all of the L series model number mean? There are so very many!!!
Anyhow, always enjoy reading posts on this site and thanks in advance for any advice you may offer.