Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.

   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #21  
Congrats on shopping. If you are NOT mechanically inclined, as you say, then I would go with the Deere ... Simply because the dealer is close and will service the machine.

Practically every brand now sells a good product, some at a cheaper price point than others. But no brand can guarantee a 100% perfect machine... regardless of price. So whether a problem develops during the warranty period, or after, if you need to depend on the dealer, then the Deere sounds to be YOUR best option.
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.
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#22  
Can someone translate these features from an ad for me?

John Deere 3038E 4wd English North American Operator's Manual and Decal Kit Downward Exhaust 15-19.5 (6PR, R4 Industrial, 1 Position) 25x8.50-14 (6PR, R4 Industrial, 2 Position) Rear Drawbar D160 Loader Factory Installation
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.
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#23  
Congrats on shopping. If you are NOT mechanically inclined, as you say, then I would go with the Deere ... Simply because the dealer is close and will service the machine.

Practically every brand now sells a good product, some at a cheaper price point than others. But no brand can guarantee a 100% perfect machine... regardless of price. So whether a problem develops during the warranty period, or after, if you need to depend on the dealer, then the Deere sounds to be YOUR best option.

Thanks for the affirmation. IF another brand’s dealer offered similar service, though, I should look at them, right?
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #24  
The positioning of the wheels just means that you'll have the option of setting the rims at different overall widths. (If you want a narrower or wider stance). Some of the budget machines will come with rims that cannot be adjusted and only have one bolt pattern/width option.

Yes, I would consider pretty much any of the brands that have a good dealer that you can count on (long term) for service.

I've had excellent experience with Massey Ferguson compact machines... 1400 combined perfect hours between 2 of them. My 1652 is a beast and ultra reliable.

I've also owned Kioti and LS compacts, 2 industrial Ford machines, and other const equipment.

A good friend of mine is a Kubota guy and has had 3 of them. They are very good machines but unfortunately two of his three have suffered from a known internal HST flaw that requires splitting the tractor to repair a seal.

Another good friend of mine runs a few JD 3038e machines for his landscape company. He uses them hard, all of his guys do. They take the abuse and aside from hydraulic hoses, seals, and some front axle issues, they have held up very well.

I would recommend going and spending time at all of the dealers within your area and sitting on and playing with the machines.
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #25  
Here痴 a local ad for a used tractor:

2008 DEERE 3032e 4x4 WITH LOADER , 300 hours , shed kept . one owner hydrostatic trans , 3pt hitch For $15K. Is that a good price?

That's a decent price.
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #26  
One of the downsides to the JD 30xxE series machines are that they only have a 2-range hydro trans (Lo & Hi). 3-range would be a plus. 90% of the time I'm in Med range, and I think most users on this forum would say the same...

The JD 30xxR machines have 3-range.

Another downside to the E series is that the loaders are not quick attach (meaning t the loader could easily come off and go back on in a matter of minutes, with just a locking pin in place). This may not ever be an issue for you, as you may never have the need or desire to take the loader assembly off your tractor. But with the E-Series, you won't have the option.
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #27  
The E series also have aluminum rear ends. To the OP, in general the more weight on a tractor the better, especially with your hills, it adds stability.

Decide what implements you want to run, then get an appropriately sized tractor to run those implements. For 40 acres and a primary task of mowing, you’ll probably want to run a 6ft bush hog. You’ll want at least 30hp to the PTO to run a 6ft mower, so you’ll want a ~40 engine horsepower tractor with enough size and weight to handle a 6ft mower on your hills.

Kubota L series, Yanmar YT series, Rural King RK37, John Deere 3 series, Kioti CK or DK series are all good choices. Take your time and test drive plenty before you decide.
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere. #29  
What dealers are an hour away?
 
   / Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.
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The E series also have aluminum rear ends. To the OP, in general the more weight on a tractor the better, especially with your hills, it adds stability.

Decide what implements you want to run, then get an appropriately sized tractor to run those implements. For 40 acres and a primary task of mowing, you’ll probably want to run a 6ft bush hog. You’ll want at least 30hp to the PTO to run a 6ft mower, so you’ll want a ~40 engine horsepower tractor with enough size and weight to handle a 6ft mower on your hills.

Kubota L series, Yanmar YT series, Rural King RK37, John Deere 3 series, Kioti CK or DK series are all good choices. Take your time and test drive plenty before you decide.

REALLY helpful! THANK you!
 

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