Restoregrets
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Hello everyone. I am currently in the process of starting a small garden area which should be around 100m2, with plans to expand further. Aswell as a small vineyard that will be planted
Due to our ground being extremely heavy clay, I'm looking for a High Horsepower machine as to run a tiller and necessary plow ect.
However im also looking for a small sized machine due to the needs of getting in-between vineyards, aswell as the garden itself being quite small.
I'm definitely budget limited, as I have around 2800USD to spend on the tractor at the absolute maximum, or around 4300NZD.
I'm considering the Kubota as the spare parts support is still great,aswell as the smaller size is a massive draw
The case is quite good, however it definitely looks fairly beaten and faded. Aswell as the hours approaching 2700 meaning it's lived a long life. The hydrostat, power steering and mid mount mower are the largest draws for certain. As being able to replace the lawn mower will always be welcome, and power steering is certainly an upgrade.
The last is the 35, the cheapest and oldest of the bunch. However also the biggest. And from what I've heard Abit unwieldy, especially with the transmission pto. The smaller Kubotas also have transmission pto but I imagine the lower weight would impact far less. And the lack of 4wd does concern me.
Edit: however there is a tea20 with a Howard transmission in it for sale within price
Another less popular option is a Kubota L1500/1800. Pretty much identical to the B series it seems, and definitely a nicer tractor. Downside is they're also fairly expensive for the HP.
My final option is a Mitsubishi/yanmar ect. Generally these are cheaper but the lack of parts is a major concern, and just lack of anyone's experience aswell.
Sadly a tractor is needed due to the issue with the soil simply destroying any tillers that so much as look at it.
I sadly cannot rent a tractor, as within 1-2 years the cost of a rental will be more than the outright purchase of the tractor.
Thankyou in advance
Photos left to right-
Kubota b6000, l1500, l1800, shibura, b1550, the rest are Massey 35s
Due to our ground being extremely heavy clay, I'm looking for a High Horsepower machine as to run a tiller and necessary plow ect.
However im also looking for a small sized machine due to the needs of getting in-between vineyards, aswell as the garden itself being quite small.
I'm definitely budget limited, as I have around 2800USD to spend on the tractor at the absolute maximum, or around 4300NZD.
I'm considering the Kubota as the spare parts support is still great,aswell as the smaller size is a massive draw
The case is quite good, however it definitely looks fairly beaten and faded. Aswell as the hours approaching 2700 meaning it's lived a long life. The hydrostat, power steering and mid mount mower are the largest draws for certain. As being able to replace the lawn mower will always be welcome, and power steering is certainly an upgrade.
The last is the 35, the cheapest and oldest of the bunch. However also the biggest. And from what I've heard Abit unwieldy, especially with the transmission pto. The smaller Kubotas also have transmission pto but I imagine the lower weight would impact far less. And the lack of 4wd does concern me.
Edit: however there is a tea20 with a Howard transmission in it for sale within price
Another less popular option is a Kubota L1500/1800. Pretty much identical to the B series it seems, and definitely a nicer tractor. Downside is they're also fairly expensive for the HP.
My final option is a Mitsubishi/yanmar ect. Generally these are cheaper but the lack of parts is a major concern, and just lack of anyone's experience aswell.
Sadly a tractor is needed due to the issue with the soil simply destroying any tillers that so much as look at it.
I sadly cannot rent a tractor, as within 1-2 years the cost of a rental will be more than the outright purchase of the tractor.
Thankyou in advance
Photos left to right-
Kubota b6000, l1500, l1800, shibura, b1550, the rest are Massey 35s
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