Buying Advice Another n00b

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If I were to do it again, I would look very hard at Kioti...

 

[flusher]

Man, there is soooooooooooo much info out there. I'm overloading. :confused2:

Definitely need to go out and put my butt in some seats.


Just started reading up on Kioti. Kioti vs Kubota, now there's another can of worms!

Would the Kioti CK35HST be somewhat equivalent to the Kubota L3200?

Answer is yes--unless you define "somewhat equivalent" more precisely.

When comparing brands, you need to compare dealers since you'll be relying on your dealer for parts and service. Check out the service department (does it look like a full service operation or just some lashup with a few floor jacks and a bunch of hand tools) and the parts department (does he carry a full line of parts or just filters). And ask yourself if the dealer is like to be in business for awhile. My first tractor was a new Kubota B7510 that I bought in May 2005. In Jan 2006 that Bota dealer shut the door after 30+ years in business. Also, around here several Kioti dealers tend to be guys who rent old gas stations, have 6 or so new tractors on display, no service, no parts. They don't last very long.

 

[Martian]

One thing I always consider before I would purchase a compact is you can do 99% of jobs with a larger tractor that you could a smaller but only do about 25% as much with a smaller tractor. I have a JD 3120 right now and it is a great tractor but right now I'm clearing a bunch of land I just bought and it struggles. My father has a horse farm (just a small hobby but still) he has a 2001 JD 5410. Wish I would have went the way he did. When he bought it I asked why the heck he would overkill that much. Well a bigger tractor just does more. Picking up a down tree or just trying to scoop up something with his tractor is like slicing butter to slicing a rock with a butter knife with my tractor. Albeit his tractor is a lot larger, costs a lot more but for the few obstacles that my 3120 can maneuver better I would way rather have his. Right now I am actually looking to get a mod 90s backhoe that will deliver a lot more power and you can do a ton more than you would ever realize with a backhoe. Taking up stumps 5' around is done in minutes. I would highly advise you to look used even at a compact. You can find year or two old tractor with 50-150 in like new condition for 25% off. There's plenty of deals out there just look at craigslist. You'll be able to find what you want you want for a lot less used. My other advise is to look at a John Deere then look at another John Deere then to look at another John Deere until you find a John Deere to suit you needs. These new Kubotas are good but nothing runs like or lasts as long as a Deere. Your original investment may be more but over time the Deere will more then pay for itself. Designed built and made with care and love in America unlike these Kubotas made in Japan. Deere has the best dealer network and never known anyone to complain about a Deere. From the comfort to the options Deere has Kubota beat on everything besides price. Don't make the mistake I did though and take your time. Although I am happy with my tractor I wish I had spent more and got at least a 40 HP tractor. Take your time and you'll find the Deere just right for you.

 

[pmetal]

^ So you're saying I should look at John Deere?

Going down to look at Bobcats today. Have a friend whose family has known the dealer for years. Might be able to get a good deal, if I can find one I like.

Thanks again for all of the input.

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[TripleR]

One thing I always consider before I would purchase a compact is you can do 99% of jobs with a larger tractor that you could a smaller but only do about 25% as much with a smaller tractor. I have a JD 3120 right now and it is a great tractor but right now I'm clearing a bunch of land I just bought and it struggles. My father has a horse farm (just a small hobby but still) he has a 2001 JD 5410. Wish I would have went the way he did. When he bought it I asked why the heck he would overkill that much. Well a bigger tractor just does more. Picking up a down tree or just trying to scoop up something with his tractor is like slicing butter to slicing a rock with a butter knife with my tractor. Albeit his tractor is a lot larger, costs a lot more but for the few obstacles that my 3120 can maneuver better I would way rather have his. Right now I am actually looking to get a mod 90s backhoe that will deliver a lot more power and you can do a ton more than you would ever realize with a backhoe. Taking up stumps 5' around is done in minutes. I would highly advise you to look used even at a compact. You can find year or two old tractor with 50-150 in like new condition for 25% off. There's plenty of deals out there just look at craigslist. You'll be able to find what you want you want for a lot less used. My other advise is to look at a John Deere then look at another John Deere then to look at another John Deere until you find a John Deere to suit you needs. These new Kubotas are good but nothing runs like or lasts as long as a Deere. Your original investment may be more but over time the Deere will more then pay for itself. Designed built and made with care and love in America unlike these Kubotas made in Japan. Deere has the best dealer network and never known anyone to complain about a Deere. From the comfort to the options Deere has Kubota beat on everything besides price. Don't make the mistake I did though and take your time. Although I am happy with my tractor I wish I had spent more and got at least a 40 HP tractor. Take your time and you'll find the Deere just right for you.

I own a John Deere too, have owned several, mine has a Yanmar engine, built in Japan, just like yours. Some John Deeres are made in other countries and some Kubotas are made in the US.

 

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Designed built and made with care and love in America unlike these Kubotas made in Japan.

On the whole your advice/guidance was pretty good.

But THAT part is pretty much a demonstration that someone has perhaps sniffed far too many fumes from green paint. (please excuse my warped sense of humor, no harm intended, just blowing the BS whistle on that) The small Deere's are made in Japan, mostly Yanmars. Don't over-sell your Deere=Red, White, and Blue.

TripeR is also right in that Kubota builds a number of tractors in the USA.

'Tis a brave, new, global world we live in.