Andyrob
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I want to downsize from an IH 485 (a smallholder's 'normal' sized, 50hp 2wd) to a used smaller, 4wd, Kubota compact - say around 18hp / 30hp. It'll be used for what it's suited to - I just want something smaller and lighter to suit my advancing years and the messing around I get up to in my retirement.
We've had an importer here in the UK since 1980 so anything from then that's been well looked after, right up to the 2000's, would probably do. But the choice is bewildering and there's not too many from which to choose.
So, what's generally regarded as a good model to have? Say from 1985 to 2005, sold in the UK in good numbers - for ease of buying/spares/attachments - and with no particular vice or 'issue'.
And if you'd like to recommend a particular engine/gearbox/transmission - which would possibly give me a choice of several models - that would be very useful too.
Many thanks.
PS - If you are thinking of selling something like the above and are in the East Midlands, between Norwich and Leeds, do please PM.
We've had an importer here in the UK since 1980 so anything from then that's been well looked after, right up to the 2000's, would probably do. But the choice is bewildering and there's not too many from which to choose.
So, what's generally regarded as a good model to have? Say from 1985 to 2005, sold in the UK in good numbers - for ease of buying/spares/attachments - and with no particular vice or 'issue'.
And if you'd like to recommend a particular engine/gearbox/transmission - which would possibly give me a choice of several models - that would be very useful too.
Many thanks.
PS - If you are thinking of selling something like the above and are in the East Midlands, between Norwich and Leeds, do please PM.
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