Paralysis Through Analysis

[grm61]

"Concern: not looking to spend significant cash on tractor, I will end up pushing to limits (and breaking)."

If you get a big enough machine to start with, this much less likely to happen...

Continue the finish mowing with the 318, and buy a utility sized tractor, like a DK series Kioti, They are physically not that big, but very strong, 2700lb lift capacity on the loader, and they are not that much more money than a CUT.

If your going to buy a tractor, make sure you get what you want the first time, why spend 20 something thousand on something you might be trying to talk yourself into thinking is adequate?

Heck if you figure this is the only tractor you will ever buy, you might want to think about whether or not you might like a cab with heat and air conditoning...

If you have even an inkling that you might like to enclose your tractor someday, get a factory cab model.

Aftermaket cabs are very expensive.....the factory cabs are really nice, take a look at the Kioti DK 40/45 cabs, and open platform, with the KB2485 backhoe.

Bottom line, get what is going to make you happy, and keep you that way

 

[Grandad4]

Definitely apples to oranges. The CUT is significantly the more capable machine... sounds like it's available at essentially the same price as the SCUT. Good idea checking if JD will be competitive with their 2520 model. One significant advantage for the orange CUT not mentioned: 3 range transmission vs 2 range on green models gives a mid range that can be used for most work, one is forever shifting between hi and low with the 2 range setup on SCUTS and some CUTS. I still think that the CUT would be a better choice for you vs. SCUT, whether green or orange or something else is up to you.

 

[whistlepig]

Appreciate the responses folks. First, the tractor (of any size) will not enter the stalls; this is a 2 stall barn without aisle. The 2x daily mucking is by hand and presently transferred to a small trailer, which is then hooked up to the JD 318 and wheeled over to the compost pile- about every 2 days. The FEL's use has been delineated, notwithstanding the rare need for snow removal at driveway. The MMM's use is obvious (albeit the JD 318 with 48" presently does yeoman-like and satisfactory work), while the BH's use is less necessity with more about desire and matters of convenience. To clarify, my reference to "signficant cash" is not focal to amount, but more to the point of securing the appropriate tool and not stressing to the breaking point. Anywho, have arrived at the following purchase decision-making: JD or Kubota; but stuck on [1] JD SCUT 1025R TBL with 60"MMM vs. Kubota CUT B2620 TBL with 60"MMM, in possession of both price quotes- Orange ~350 more thanGreen OR [2] check on pricing of JD CUT 2520 TBL with 60"MMM and compare to Orange CUT noted above; albeit the forward/reverse foot pedal on Orange not appealing compared to Green, also if memory is correct- concerned with hydraulic output on K vs. JD, and the deck raising/lifting of K vs JD. Lastly, wrangling with decision of SCUT comparison (shouldn't the Orange BX2370 go up against JD 1025R- in fairness) vs. the CUTS. Anyone have head-head experience with these machines?

I tried a friends B2620 with a MMM and loader on my horse farm for a week before I bought my B7800. I for sure didn't like the mounted MMM when doing loader work. That was an immediate not have. I went for a RFM and that was better. Even I am not sure what the difference is between a SCUT and a CUT is. Not that it matters to me.

 

[Tompet]

Since you have the 318 for finish mowing I would recommend looking at the Deere 2520 or similar Kubota B series both of these will have better ground clearance andbe better for ground work than the subcompacts.

I agree with the above in the size category for the tasks outlined. If you are happy with your current mowing machine put the money for the MMM towards the backhoe.

 

[newbury]

<snip>Even I am not sure what the difference is between a SCUT and a CUT is. Not that it matters to me.

I'd class the BX series and the JD with the tiny front wheels as "SCUT".

Since the OP has no max size problem w/ the stalls bigger is better.

And I'd definitely stay away from a TBL (whatever that is TBL - What does TBL stand for? Acronyms and abbreviations by the Free Online Dictionary.), I'd go for a TLB

 

[Don87]

I tried a friends B2620 with a MMM and loader on my horse farm for a week before I bought my B7800. I for sure didn't like the mounted MMM when doing loader work. That was an immediate not have. I went for a RFM and that was better. Even I am not sure what the difference is between a SCUT and a CUT is. Not that it matters to me.

Scuts are lower to the ground, kinda like a garden tractor(Massey actually lists theirs as a 'Garden Compact' thus the GC specification), they generally have a little less lifting power(but Mahindra has muddied the waters here cause they don't have the capability to get a decent PTO HP out of their compact tractor line). Scuts are basically for 'Estate upkeep' as opposed to farm chores. Which is where the CUT comes in.

Although either can be used for either in general.

Do I have you more confused now:laughing:............I know I'm beginning to confuse myself, LMAO