Kubota M9000
Model Year: 2003
A well built tractor, no problems to date, only 400 hours or so, but almost 7 years, still on the original battery. A/C is starting to go, can no longer keep up when the outdoor temps are high. Front end loader ( made by ALO ) is on the light side for gravel, lifts a full 84" bucket load okay, but the loader arms sway if you aren't careful. 85 h.p. at the pto has been fine for running our 84" rotovator, 12' disc, 9' disc mower conditioner, large round baler, inline square baler. The cab is a little small if you need to keep things in there, pretty tough to carry a passenger, I would like more leg room, but I still use it for up to 10 hours a day in hay season, so not too bad for comfort. I would definitely buy another Kubota in this size range.
Pros: Reliability, starts well in sub zero weather
Cons: Front end loader too light, not enough in cab storage, not enough leg room