GC2400/2600 or 1523?

[ray66v]

All three are very capable tractors. However, if you own lots of land:
Rule 1 is almost always buy the biggest tractor you can afford. There are few people who complain their tractor is too big.

Subcompacts are meant to fill the niche between garden tractors, and mid to full size tractors. They are perfect for property management tasks and will do almost anything you ask them to do, just on a smaller scale. I am very satisfied with mine.

Keep in mind though, these are glorified lawn mowers. Consider whether their size is going to fit with your future expectations. If you might have aspirations to do lots of work around there, and you budget allows for it, you might consider a larger tractor.

 

[Bever22]

All three are very capable tractors. However, if you own lots of land:
Rule 1 is almost always buy the biggest tractor you can afford. There are few people who complain their tractor is too big.

Subcompacts are meant to fill the niche between garden tractors, and mid to full size tractors. They are perfect for property management tasks and will do almost anything you ask them to do, just on a smaller scale. I am very satisfied with mine.

Keep in mind though, these are glorified lawn mowers. Consider whether their size is going to fit with your future expectations. If you might have aspirations to do lots of work around there, and you budget allows for it, you might consider a larger tractor.

Very true

 

[Rockin RK]

You really can't go wrong with any of them. However as a really satisfied owner of a GC2310TLB , that has to be my preference. Physical size makes a difference in the woods. Paths don't have to be as big. Sometimes it would be nice to have a little more power, but the advantages of size outweigh all else. BH is really handy and definitely better to buy as part of the original package. Frame mount etc. Keep asking questions and the answers will come.

I agree. I chose the GC2600 because the smaller size makes it easier to get in between the trees. that said, I don't think you could go wrong with any of them, I'm very happy with mine I just don't know how I got by without a tractor for as long as I did.

 

[new2MFfrank]

Absolutely great information!!

At this point the back hoe is out of my price range, but listening to everyone's comments makes me want to wait and save. Problem there is I Just Can't Take It Anymore. I really Need to buy now.

One of the sales guys I talked to made an interesting statement. He said "figure out what size tractor will do the job you need and then buy the next bigger one." Of course that could be just salesman talk, but the tractor dealers I have talked with seem to be more of an "enthusiast" type rather than just an out to make a buck salesperson. Very good group.

I too want to be able to sneak in and around the trees, so last night I measured the outside of the rear tires of a GC2410 and a 1523 and they are within an inch. It actually seems like the GC is just a bit wider at the ground. The published literature shows the GC actually 3 1/2" wider, but by my tape measure it's only about 1" with the bar tires. The wheelbase of the 1523 is listed as about 2 1/2" more, but with the bigger tire diameter that adds to the length too. Still a pretty small, maneuverable footprint I'll bet.

Keep it coming!!

Thanks, Frank

 

[WilliamBos]

We have turfs on our 1523, and it still maneuvers quite nicely. Anything specific on it, if I can help you, I will.

Absolutely great information!!

At this point the back hoe is out of my price range, but listening to everyone's comments makes me want to wait and save. Problem there is I Just Can't Take It Anymore. I really Need to buy now.

One of the sales guys I talked to made an interesting statement. He said "figure out what size tractor will do the job you need and then buy the next bigger one." Of course that could be just salesman talk, but the tractor dealers I have talked with seem to be more of an "enthusiast" type rather than just an out to make a buck salesperson. Very good group.

I too want to be able to sneak in and around the trees, so last night I measured the outside of the rear tires of a GC2410 and a 1523 and they are within an inch. It actually seems like the GC is just a bit wider at the ground. The published literature shows the GC actually 3 1/2" wider, but by my tape measure it's only about 1" with the bar tires. The wheelbase of the 1523 is listed as about 2 1/2" more, but with the bigger tire diameter that adds to the length too. Still a pretty small, maneuverable footprint I'll bet.

Keep it coming!!

Thanks, Frank

 

[new2MFfrank]

The fat lady will be singing soon. I'll tell ya how it works out on Saturday. Loader and 3 point brush cutter for now, but folks here have given me lot's of ideas.

Thanks, Frank

P.S. I've purchased many things in my life, but can't remember being so excited about something that goes so slow, ever!!

 

[new2MFfrank]

All,

I have had a special day today. I purchased a Massey Ferguson 1523 manual transmission tractor with a front-end loader and a 48" rotary cutter made by International World Agritech.

I don't know where to begin so:

I met Rodger Harrod, the owner of Georgia Deer Farm & Agri-Center, this morning at 9:30 at his business outside Carrollton, Georgia to finalize the purchase. He and his staff have been very helpful assisting me, answering my endless questions, and being very understanding of my major newbe status. I am fortunate, in that I was able to "shop all the brands" that I was interested in close to home. I said this before but, I looked at Kubota, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson before deciding, and ALL the dealers were very, very, very helpful. I can't say enough about customer service. I feel that many products today do not have the customer support that I have witnessed so for in my new interest. Certainly I may have missed features that are important to some people, but I took the knowledge I gained, weighed the plusses and minuses, then ignored all that and then just bought the really cool red one. (Wait a minute did I really say that?)

I fired her up this morning at about 11:00 and at first I felt pretty intimidated. After some time in the saddle I looked at the hour meter and it was at 2 hours. I meant to look earlier but my enthusiasm must have gotten the best of me so I don't know the actual start time today but some of the ticks on the clock I logged myself, searching for "the answer" in the Deer Farm parking lot. When I headed in for a shower, the meter said 8.2 (say what?). Unbelievable! My wife Tina said she thought maybe she was going to have to come out and drag me off the thing?

So if I can include photos you should see them below!!!!!

Frank Schoenbeck

 

[WilliamBos]

Congratulations!! Welcome to the club!! You will love that nimble tractor, we do!!

All,

I have had a special day today. I purchased a Massey Ferguson 1523 manual transmission tractor with a front-end loader and a 48" rotary cutter made by International World Agritech.

I don't know where to begin so:

I met Rodger Harrod, the owner of Georgia Deer Farm & Agri-Center, this morning at 9:30 at his business outside Carrollton, Georgia to finalize the purchase. He and his staff have been very helpful assisting me, answering my endless questions, and being very understanding of my major newbe status. I am fortunate, in that I was able to "shop all the brands" that I was interested in close to home. I said this before but, I looked at Kubota, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson before deciding, and ALL the dealers were very, very, very helpful. I can't say enough about customer service. I feel that many products today do not have the customer support that I have witnessed so for in my new interest. Certainly I may have missed features that are important to some people, but I took the knowledge I gained, weighed the plusses and minuses, then ignored all that and then just bought the really cool red one. (Wait a minute did I really say that?)

I fired her up this morning at about 11:00 and at first I felt pretty intimidated. After some time in the saddle I looked at the hour meter and it was at 2 hours. I meant to look earlier but my enthusiasm must have gotten the best of me so I don't know the actual start time today but some of the ticks on the clock I logged myself, searching for "the answer" in the Deer Farm parking lot. When I headed in for a shower, the meter said 8.2 (say what?). Unbelievable! My wife Tina said she thought maybe she was going to have to come out and drag me off the thing?

So if I can include photos you should see them below!!!!!

Frank Schoenbeck

 

[Johnny_B]

Congrats....I've been really happy with my GC2410 I purchased last October, and I'm sure you'll love the big brother version. It really is amazing what you can do with these little machines.

 

[ray66v]

All,

I have had a special day today. I purchased a Massey Ferguson 1523 manual transmission tractor with a front-end loader and a 48" rotary cutter made by International World Agritech.

I don't know where to begin so:

I met Rodger Harrod, the owner of Georgia Deer Farm & Agri-Center, this morning at 9:30 at his business outside Carrollton, Georgia to finalize the purchase. He and his staff have been very helpful assisting me, answering my endless questions, and being very understanding of my major newbe status. I am fortunate, in that I was able to "shop all the brands" that I was interested in close to home. I said this before but, I looked at Kubota, John Deere, and Massey Ferguson before deciding, and ALL the dealers were very, very, very helpful. I can't say enough about customer service. I feel that many products today do not have the customer support that I have witnessed so for in my new interest. Certainly I may have missed features that are important to some people, but I took the knowledge I gained, weighed the plusses and minuses, then ignored all that and then just bought the really cool red one. (Wait a minute did I really say that?)

I fired her up this morning at about 11:00 and at first I felt pretty intimidated. After some time in the saddle I looked at the hour meter and it was at 2 hours. I meant to look earlier but my enthusiasm must have gotten the best of me so I don't know the actual start time today but some of the ticks on the clock I logged myself, searching for "the answer" in the Deer Farm parking lot. When I headed in for a shower, the meter said 8.2 (say what?). Unbelievable! My wife Tina said she thought maybe she was going to have to come out and drag me off the thing?

So if I can include photos you should see them below!!!!!

Frank Schoenbeck

Since you were smart enough to buy a red tractor, welcome.