Sheldon Hamblin
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Nov 4, 2010
- Messages
- 88
- Tractor
- 2016 Kioti CK2610HST with loader , 2014 John Deere X310 w/mower deck and snowblower,
I have a few acres with manure handling, snow removal from a Quarter mile driveway, small garden, etc.
Started with an oils Case VAC. Kept it running, but was a lot of work, and no FEL. Sometimes borrowed a bobcat skid steer .
Bought a new Deere 850. A dream machine at the time, 4 wheel drive, FEL, power steering.
Ran it for 27 years without ever having to take it back to the dealer. But age caught up with me and I found clutching and removing snow with the FEL and grader blade made it not fun.
Bought a new kioti ck2610 HST.
Heavier than the Deere, means I can do more work.
A scut will mean you may be very limited. Dealer support may be very important to you if your machine gives you problems.
Research you dealers within 50 miles, see what they can offer you.
Have fun, I always preferred to pay the bank rather than the mechanic. Tread carefully among the old "American" brands, they not what they used to be, and may be overpriced.
Started with an oils Case VAC. Kept it running, but was a lot of work, and no FEL. Sometimes borrowed a bobcat skid steer .
Bought a new Deere 850. A dream machine at the time, 4 wheel drive, FEL, power steering.
Ran it for 27 years without ever having to take it back to the dealer. But age caught up with me and I found clutching and removing snow with the FEL and grader blade made it not fun.
Bought a new kioti ck2610 HST.
Heavier than the Deere, means I can do more work.
A scut will mean you may be very limited. Dealer support may be very important to you if your machine gives you problems.
Research you dealers within 50 miles, see what they can offer you.
Have fun, I always preferred to pay the bank rather than the mechanic. Tread carefully among the old "American" brands, they not what they used to be, and may be overpriced.