Looking to buy a new compact tractor

[mitchash]

I am looking to upgrade my equipment next spring and want to do some research. I own a Jinma 254 tractor with loader (works good). Bobcat 754 (needs work), CAD Digger backhoe(needs to be finished). I would like to get a tractor to do it all, loader, backhoe, mower deck and brush cutter. I like the size of the new Kubota B3200, I think that would be a perfect size tractor for me. What other makes models compare with this tractor? I live between two Kubota dealers, two Mayhindra dealers, one Yanmar dealer, one Massey Fergeson dealer, one LS dealer and a couple of John Deere dealers. Who has the best deals going? Best warranty? Best maintenance/reliability? I would want the loader and backhoe quick attach also the loader bucket skidteer quick attach (I have forks and bucket for my Bobcat that I'm keeping). Thanks

 

[AdamCanterbury]

Personally I would look at the Massey or the Kioti or maybe the LS. Kioti tractors are build like tanks.

 

[mitchash]

What are the models of the Kioti, LS and Massey that compare to the size of the Kubota B series?

 

[Grandad4]

You have a good selection to choose from. The deals vary from dealer to dealer, so you have to shop around. Don't assume the best or worst deal comes from one make or another. And if you're going to own the tractor for 20 years, making do with your second or third choice based on performance, quality, features, etc. just to save a few bucks is a decision you'll live with for a long time.

 

[GManBart]

What are the models of the Kioti, LS and Massey that compare to the size of the Kubota B series?

That's not really a clear answer, because tractors of roughly similar dimensions can weigh significantly more or less. For example, the LS G3033 and Kioti CK30 have about the same amount of power, and a bit more PTO power, with nearly identical wheelbase when compared with the Kubota B3200, but they weigh far more (like 900-1200lbs more). Generally speaking, I think anyplace you can work with a B3200, you could work with either the Kioti, or LS.

LS allows dealers to advertise actual prices, and my dealer has a G3033 (shuttle) listed on CL with their actual price (not including final haggling, of course). I'd figure something like $1200-1500 more for a hydro model, but that's just a guess.
LS 3033 Tractor Loader compact

 

[mitchash]

The heavier the tractor the better for me! I do some logging and need the traction.

 

[Beltman60]

JD 3032E
I love mine :thumbsup:

 

[newbury]

The heavier the tractor the better for me! I do some logging and need the traction.

If your doing "logging" then the B3200 is a little weak. I advise looking for a machine that will lift at least a ton on the 3pt.

Figure a 10' long 2' DBH white oak weighs about a ton.

If your just cutting firewood it'll probably do.

Spec out your tasks and don't forget about ground clearance where every inch counts.

 

[mitchash]

My Jinma 254 with loader weighs around 3500 pounds. It surprises me of what it can pull! I have pulled some very large timber logs! But I would like to upgrade to a shuttle shift or hydro and have a backhoe with frame mount.

 

[mitchash]

We have a big Massey dealer not too far, so I would like to look at there tractors. What models do they have that compares size wise to the Kubota B series?