Hello All,
This is my first post. I joined 6 months ago and have been lurking a long time before that. Just trying to absorb all the knowledge here. I finally got the wife on board for a tractor purchase and I'm ready to start checking out the dealerships.
First about my needs: I want a TLB package from a major manufacturer to maintain a 3 acre, flat, wooded lot (2 acres thick with underbrush). I will do some vegetable gardening, correct property drainage, move timber, etc. Projects: Pole barn construction beginning in April, 600 sq. ft. paver patio sometime thereafter, and split rail fence on perimeter.
As you can see in the title, I have narrowed my choices but I'm keeping an open mind to anything that isn't green.
Budget is about 18-20K. Looking for most bang for the buck. Here's what I've glossed so far.
Kubota: Looking at BX25, considering B2320.
Good: 10 miles to dealer. Resale value.
Bad: Limited Cat1, runs at higher RPM, exposed oil cooling fan.
Massey: GC2410.
Good: Pedal layout, boom float.
Bad: 50+ miles to dealer. Lowest lifting capacity.
Mahindra: Max22, maybe Max25.
Good: Highest lifting capacity.
Bad: 50+ miles to dealer. Refinements
Comments or other considerations?
This is my first post. I joined 6 months ago and have been lurking a long time before that. Just trying to absorb all the knowledge here. I finally got the wife on board for a tractor purchase and I'm ready to start checking out the dealerships.
First about my needs: I want a TLB package from a major manufacturer to maintain a 3 acre, flat, wooded lot (2 acres thick with underbrush). I will do some vegetable gardening, correct property drainage, move timber, etc. Projects: Pole barn construction beginning in April, 600 sq. ft. paver patio sometime thereafter, and split rail fence on perimeter.
As you can see in the title, I have narrowed my choices but I'm keeping an open mind to anything that isn't green.
Budget is about 18-20K. Looking for most bang for the buck. Here's what I've glossed so far.
Kubota: Looking at BX25, considering B2320.
Good: 10 miles to dealer. Resale value.
Bad: Limited Cat1, runs at higher RPM, exposed oil cooling fan.
Massey: GC2410.
Good: Pedal layout, boom float.
Bad: 50+ miles to dealer. Lowest lifting capacity.
Mahindra: Max22, maybe Max25.
Good: Highest lifting capacity.
Bad: 50+ miles to dealer. Refinements
Comments or other considerations?