7Pilks
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I've finally decided a SCUT is my best option...80% mowing, 20 % odd jobs (firewood, landscaping, etc). I've run the circuit on shopping. I'm still considering the following; All Loader/MMM.
JD 1026R $17K (2305) $10.5K +/-
Mahindra Max 22 or 25 $15-15.5K
Massey CG2400/2600 $13-13.5K
Kioti CS2410 $15.5K
I'm not all about specs but its about function, features and investment. The thing that keeps the 1026R in the mix is the QA Deck and Loader. I can imagine how more usable that unit would be if you could drop the deck and add the loader in 5 minutes and reverse it in another 5 minutes. Without that the JD would be out of the running on cost alone. The others can be had for 2500 to 4000K less.
Then...while oogling the 1026R on the JD lot (initial quote of 'around 17K)...there's a used 2305 with MMM/FEL/Box Blade with 109 hours on consignment asking 11500. I think it could be bought at 10500 maybe even 10000 (divorce).
What's do you guys think about the options I've laid out. The 2305 is nice but without the QA deck its just about like the others as far as function and its a 5-6 y/o tractor (although its low hours are nice).
JD 1026R $17K (2305) $10.5K +/-
Mahindra Max 22 or 25 $15-15.5K
Massey CG2400/2600 $13-13.5K
Kioti CS2410 $15.5K
I'm not all about specs but its about function, features and investment. The thing that keeps the 1026R in the mix is the QA Deck and Loader. I can imagine how more usable that unit would be if you could drop the deck and add the loader in 5 minutes and reverse it in another 5 minutes. Without that the JD would be out of the running on cost alone. The others can be had for 2500 to 4000K less.
Then...while oogling the 1026R on the JD lot (initial quote of 'around 17K)...there's a used 2305 with MMM/FEL/Box Blade with 109 hours on consignment asking 11500. I think it could be bought at 10500 maybe even 10000 (divorce).
What's do you guys think about the options I've laid out. The 2305 is nice but without the QA deck its just about like the others as far as function and its a 5-6 y/o tractor (although its low hours are nice).