My husband and I are having a difficult time deciding between the 2006 Cub Cadet 5264 subcompact tractor with a 26 HP Daihatsu diesel engine, front loader and a 60" mowing deck or the 2006 Cub Cadet 6284 compact tractor with a 28 HP Caterpillar engine, a front loader and 60" mowing deck. Cruise control and a ballast box will be added to both units. The CC 5264 is $13500 and the 6284 is $15600. A snow blower for the 5264 will be $2260 and $3000 for the 6284. An after market soft cab will cost about $700 for either unit.
We have a little over 30 acres of mostly pasture land in western Minnesota. The tractor will be used for lawn mowing, maintaining a 600 ft driveway, snow removal, bush hogging of about 3 acres and light loader work. The 6284 is substantially bigger than the 5264, but we are not sure if the difference in price is worth it, considering our needs. I would appreciate any input on the ease of adding and removing the loaders, front mounted snow blowers and other attachments for either unit. Also, what do you think of these prices and any problems or suggestions for either tractor would be welcomed!
We have a little over 30 acres of mostly pasture land in western Minnesota. The tractor will be used for lawn mowing, maintaining a 600 ft driveway, snow removal, bush hogging of about 3 acres and light loader work. The 6284 is substantially bigger than the 5264, but we are not sure if the difference in price is worth it, considering our needs. I would appreciate any input on the ease of adding and removing the loaders, front mounted snow blowers and other attachments for either unit. Also, what do you think of these prices and any problems or suggestions for either tractor would be welcomed!