Hi all, I am a long-time Massey fan my last massey was a 1240 (several years ago) with the syncro shuttle transmission. When ACGO killed all the small dealers in VT it was impossible to get service and parts, so at that time I bought a Kubota GST L4330 with a woods BH 9000. Because I am not getting any younger and do alot of snow removal (well not this year) I wanted a cab tractor. Not wanting to have to go the through the alomost 10k of expense to get a new backhoe for a new machine I stuck with the Kubota brand and purchased a L4740 HSTC with all the bells and whistles, just about 40k.
Well, I really do not like the hydro tranny, I find it difficult to always be pressing the pedals, espesially going backwards and it seems a waste to always have the rps at 2000 plus. So I am back were I started before I made the switch to a the kubota cab. I want to buy either the 1648 or 1652 w/ the dyna qps. The machine would need quick attach bucket, two sets of rear remotes, heavy duty bucket with cutting edge, loaded tires, front set of hydro couplers run from the back or the machine to the loader for a grapple.
What are the machines going for these days. I don't want to take a complete bath so i am considering this option. Thanks for your help! Mike
Well, I really do not like the hydro tranny, I find it difficult to always be pressing the pedals, espesially going backwards and it seems a waste to always have the rps at 2000 plus. So I am back were I started before I made the switch to a the kubota cab. I want to buy either the 1648 or 1652 w/ the dyna qps. The machine would need quick attach bucket, two sets of rear remotes, heavy duty bucket with cutting edge, loaded tires, front set of hydro couplers run from the back or the machine to the loader for a grapple.
What are the machines going for these days. I don't want to take a complete bath so i am considering this option. Thanks for your help! Mike