some zilch
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hey all, new to the site....
I'm looking for a tractor, either new or used. I have a fairly extensive background in the contruction equipment field, both as an operator, and a mechanic. I am also well aware of, and have first hand experience of the reliabilty of the kubota engine. i maintain a fleet of 300 portable light towers that use kubota engines, and 100 bobcats using kubota engines. I am clueless to the tractor side of things.
Here's what i want:
tractor/loader/3pt hitch
leaning towards 4wd, but will consider 2wd/ diff lock
gear shift/mechanical transmission
universal attachment mounting plate on loader boom
a tractor that can handle a loader that can lift 1500lbs+
minimal electronic controls/controllers
Heres what i dont want:
hydrostatic
automatic
electric reversers
creature comforts
electronics
plastic parts
anything "easy to use" or "homeowner friendly"
some silly subcompact thing that people buy to run a belly mower to mow their yard, or a loader with a 4ft bucket
I want a real, basic, rugged farm/utility type tractor. This is not going to be a happy-homeowner machine. No lawn mowing, no snow blowing, no carrying garden supplies around in the bucket. I want to be able to push pick-up trucks around, lift engines/transmissions/axles, and drag logs.
I am not necessarily looking at new, and i have no problem buying used. I just need to know what seems to work for some people.
Thanks for your input and ideas
I'm looking for a tractor, either new or used. I have a fairly extensive background in the contruction equipment field, both as an operator, and a mechanic. I am also well aware of, and have first hand experience of the reliabilty of the kubota engine. i maintain a fleet of 300 portable light towers that use kubota engines, and 100 bobcats using kubota engines. I am clueless to the tractor side of things.
Here's what i want:
tractor/loader/3pt hitch
leaning towards 4wd, but will consider 2wd/ diff lock
gear shift/mechanical transmission
universal attachment mounting plate on loader boom
a tractor that can handle a loader that can lift 1500lbs+
minimal electronic controls/controllers
Heres what i dont want:
hydrostatic
automatic
electric reversers
creature comforts
electronics
plastic parts
anything "easy to use" or "homeowner friendly"
some silly subcompact thing that people buy to run a belly mower to mow their yard, or a loader with a 4ft bucket
I want a real, basic, rugged farm/utility type tractor. This is not going to be a happy-homeowner machine. No lawn mowing, no snow blowing, no carrying garden supplies around in the bucket. I want to be able to push pick-up trucks around, lift engines/transmissions/axles, and drag logs.
I am not necessarily looking at new, and i have no problem buying used. I just need to know what seems to work for some people.
Thanks for your input and ideas