Buying Advice Brand Comparison Cost

[jimmypick]

About to buy a new sub compact tractor. Just wondering: What is your opinion of tractor manufactures prices? Which tractor manu. has highest priced; moderately priced; and least expensive prices.

Stated differently; which tractors are pricey and which are lower priced. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks, Jimmypick (first post)

 

[jeff9366]

If you have not noticed, tractor specs vary considerably.

The best way to examine the question in most basic way is to divide tractor weights by price and examine cost per pound. Weight determines ultimate capability of tractors.

You can do this by creating a spreadsheet with headings for each tractor you are interested in.

If you are at HIGH ALTITUDE in Utah buy extra horsepower, as you lose power at altitude.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I agree, that's not really a fair category to put sub compacts in, all manufactures have upper and lower models for the most part and most are very competitive.

If you wish to narrow down the field of tractors you will need to do tons of homework, sit down and give a lot of thought to what you would value most in a tractor, what you plan to do with that tractor, look at all the rainbow and pic the "model" that best suits your needs, there is no one brand that stands out as superior for every case and budget.

 

[jimmypick]

I agree, that's not really a fair category to put sub compacts in, all manufactures have upper and lower models for the most part and most are very competitive.

If you wish to narrow down the field of tractors you will need to do tons of homework, sit down and give a lot of thought to what you would value most in a tractor, what you plan to do with that tractor, look at all the rainbow and pic the "model" that best suits your needs, there is no one brand that stands out as superior for every case and budget.

Thanks Jeff and John. Very good advice. Jimmypick

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Find the tractor that you think is perfect for your needs, and then go buy one in the next larger size.

 

[Cataclysm]

All good advice above.

I started out with how much I was willing to spend (most of us have a budget) then listed the things I wanted the tractor to do then found the heaviest, highest horse powered and best optioned tractor that fit the budget. That worked for me and I have been very happy with the tractor.

 

[paulfun9]

Stated differently; which tractors are pricey and which are lower priced. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks, Jimmypick (first post)

Why complicate things?

Most areas you will find that LS, Kioti TYM will be the most tractor and options for your dollar and Kubota, JD being the more expensive brands.


I wish I could actually put Mahindra and Massey in one place but I have had such conflicting quotes from both and seen such price differences paid that I simply cant honestly figure out where they should be placed.

 

[jimmypick]

Good advice gents! Thanks for the replies.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Jimmy what are your thoughts?

What do you wish a new tractor can do for you?

Why a subcompact? Is a subcompact big enough or do you need to jump up to a compact?

What's bouncing around in you head? (Tractor related lol)

 

[rgr33]

Pappy, that is excellent advice. I definitely will go that way on the next tractor purchase.