Price Check L2501 in Ontario

[nybirdman]

You may want to look at that L4240;I own one.Great machine and more nimble than you can imagine.Very strong loader (854) and is a non emission tractor.

 

[Carl_NH]

For pricing almost all the dealers are running some package for the L2501 series - see this one for $23K USD financed - which is $29K CDN for a 2501 HST, 525 Loader, 5' Box Blade, 5' Bush Hog, and 18' 2 Axle Trailer with Brakes, and they add the Canopy or free Yeti cooler. KUBOTA L251HST PACKAGE 2 - Steen Enterprises

So shop around your area - the 2501 HST and 525 loader should be about $16K USD or $20K CDN

 

[ottawarob]

For pricing almost all the dealers are running some package for the L2501 series - see this one for $23K USD financed - which is $29K CDN for a 2501 HST, 525 Loader, 5' Box Blade, 5' Bush Hog, and 18' 2 Axle Trailer with Brakes, and they add the Canopy or free Yeti cooler. KUBOTA L251HST PACKAGE 2 - Steen Enterprises

So shop around your area - the 2501 HST and 525 loader should be about $16K USD or $20K CDN

Man, Americans always have the crazy deals, that's amazing! I will look around, but I haven't heard anything about that around here.

 

[ottawarob]

You may want to look at that L4240;I own one.Great machine and more nimble than you can imagine.Very strong loader (854) and is a non emission tractor.

I'd love to, but it's really out of my financial ability to consider at the moment. It does look like a good sized machine!

 

[fried1765]

To muddy the waters, someone is selling a Massey Ferguson 165 high arch with a front end loader nearby in great shape. While it would be a bit worse in some ways, I tried it out and appears to be in good working order. While a bit cruder than the L2501, it has heaps of power, could get some jobs done I don't think the Kubota could... Tough decision!

To each his own.
For me it would be the Massey, hands down!
It won't have the shiny new paint, and the cup holder, but it will do the job, and........ you can FIX IT YOURSELF!

 

[hks003]

Man, Americans always have the crazy deals, that's amazing! I will look around, but I haven't heard anything about that around here.

I'm showing my ignorance of cross border commerce here, but is it not feasible to drive across the border to buy a tractor for cheaper? If the price difference is that drastic, I'd think any taxes you'd pay to cross would still be less total.

 

[wagne223]

The 2501 works for 90% of our needs now, just the long field grass where mowing slow is a must but gets the job done! Our hills are minimal really, but when the nose of the tractor rises or in heavy, long grass you notice it pulling hard but still it cut ok using low gear and 2000 rpm. At 19.5 PTO HP only, it is not all that much pending grass types and height, 25 PTO HP would be much better though so, an old tractor having more would be good, just have to try the 2501, see how it does on your place. If possible, I'd try a 5ft mower before buying the 4ft mower as it may work just fine and not take as long. The rear wheels on these machines are 60" outside to outside, my brush hog is the same as is the flail mower. Regardless, you will love the 2501 for most everything on a small place.

Ricn

Pull that throttle all the way open. RPM max out around 2400.
Acts like a complete different machine especially mowing.

When working I rarely run at 2000 rpm.
Everything operates so much better with a few hundred more rpm.

 

[ottawarob]

I'm showing my ignorance of cross border commerce here, but is it not feasible to drive across the border to buy a tractor for cheaper? If the price difference is that drastic, I'd think any taxes you'd pay to cross would still be less total.

Definitely super worth considering! There are a lot of externals you need to figure out.

* Will they allow financing over the border?
* Transport costs (I don't have a truck that could trailer it up here)
* Import fees
* Warranty - I don't think Kubota Canada honors the warranty on a US tractor

 

[ottawarob]

To each his own.
For me it would be the Massey, hands down!
It won't have the shiny new paint, and the cup holder, but it will do the job, and........ you can FIX IT YOURSELF!

I totally get that, and I can totally see the appeal. The 165 was a beautiful machine. I'm a reasonably capable guy, but I've got a lot of stuff on the go. My big fear is getting an old beast like the MF and then it's outta commission for months taking up space while I try to fix it.

But man yeah, all the power I'd ever want and then some.

 

[wagne223]

Definitely super worth considering! There are a lot of externals you need to figure out.

* Will they allow financing over the border?
* Transport costs (I don't have a truck that could trailer it up here)
* Import fees
* Warranty - I don't think Kubota Canada honors the warranty on a US tractor

Not only those items, remember the exchange rate is really bad for Canadian's right now.
Today it is $1.33 Canadian to $1 US.

Great time for Americans to visit Canada, not good for Canadians to visit US.

A $20,000 Tractor in the US will cost a Canadian $26,600.
Then you start adding in the transportation and import fees/taxes.

Do all the math and research carefully before buying across the border.

 

[Carl_NH]

Not only those items, remember the exchange rate is really bad for Canadian's right now.
Today it is $1.33 Canadian to $1 US.

Great time for Americans to visit Canada, not good for Canadians to visit US.

A $20,000 Tractor in the US will cost a Canadian $26,600.
Then you start adding in the transportation and import fees/taxes.

Do all the math and research carefully before buying across the border.

Exactly - the duty and taxes to bring a new machine across is not worth it - on the other hand buying a used machine here and bringing it across is much less expensive as the tax and duties are based on the paperwork presented - but it needs to be realistic.

As you said - do math and research carefully.

 

[ottawarob]

Exactly - the duty and taxes to bring a new machine across is not worth it - on the other hand buying a used machine here and bringing it across is much less expensive as the tax and duties are based on the paperwork presented - but it needs to be realistic.

As you said - do math and research carefully.

Yeah, I don't think it's worth the hassle and headache for me, especially with the weak Canadian dollar.

 

[ottawarob]

Having the 2501HST now for 2 years, my one small issue is; wishing it had more PTO power for brush hogging; with my 5 ft Land Pride this tractor is right at the limit when mowing pasture grass and I did not want to buy a smaller 4ft mower but might need to or, repair the old JD. Using the flail mower is much easier where I mow the well maintained 3 acres about the house, it's the taller field grass I have trouble with needed to go slower, especially on the slopes which are not much of a grade really. Mostly though, I like this tractor but getting used to the high end whine of the HST, and the fact they need to be run at high rpm, was something I hadn't thought about enough before buying. Were I to do it over, the L3300 or L3901 would be a better choice for my needs and not much more in price. I picked the 2501 because of it not having re-gen and thinking 25HP would suffice where before I needed at least a 40-50 HP tractor. The 2501 does do all I need though except serious mowing, and at a lot less fuel than my old tractors use. We have a half mile long driveway and the 2501 with 5ft Land Pride-land Plane does a great job! Also works great with the forks and QA is awesome too! Comfort and operator space is also great, another plus for us big guys.

Ricn

I've pretty much decided to look at the pricing of the L3301. I *really* don't want to go much over the budget of what I've already been spec'd, but I totally get that you don't want to be missing more power. I do an awful lot of gardening and tree planting, and having the extra HP for a wood chipper would be fantastic, I'm really excited about being able to make a huge supply of wood chips.

I definitely think the L3301 would be better for bush mowing here. I love by BCS bush mower (it's a 13hp walk behind 32" mower), but mowing an acre with it is a real chore. Getting a used 60" tractor bush mower would be luxury. I can cough up a few more grand for the L3301 now, but going upwards from there... you've gotta call it somewhere.

 

[Ricn]

You get 7hp engine increase and 6.3 pto hp increase with the 3301. Having mowed several fields with both 2501 and 3301 the difference is worth the extra dollars if doing lots of mowing. My mowing is much less than before and using a flail mower seems to require less effort than my 5 ft brush hog does. Also I don't chip anything like you will be doing. it's my 2 sons who complain because the 2501 won't mow as fast as our old tractors would but there always in a hurry where I am not, any longer. Growing up on 2 cylinder tractors, this 2501 is a Cadillac to me besides, I enjoy my time in the field so not in any hurry. Happy you seem to have made the decision and what works best for your application.

Ricn

 

[ottawarob]

For the rear remote, is this something I should really get added at time of purchase? I don't want to go overboard with all of the accessories and make my purchase price skyrocket. Being new to tractors I don't really know what I'd want/need back there. That said, having a hydro top link sounds pretty interesting and useful.

I'd love to get the grapple some day. For snow I'll probably go for a snow blower. We get massive drifts, being able to blast the snow farther away would be great.

 

[wagne223]

For the rear remote, is this something I should really get added at time of purchase? I don't want to go overboard with all of the accessories and make my purchase price skyrocket. Being new to tractors I don't really know what I'd want/need back there. That said, having a hydro top link sounds pretty interesting and useful.

I'd love to get the grapple some day. For snow I'll probably go for a snow blower. We get massive drifts, being able to blast the snow farther away would be great.

I ordered mine with the optional 3 rear remotes. I also ordered it with top and tilt.

I did not want to mess with it once I started working the tractor so I just did it up front.

I have yet to use the 3rd set but it is there if I ever need it.

 

[Ricn]

My 2501 has 3 rear remotes that were added after purchase costing more than had I got them when new. I had worked so many years without them I thought to save the money but now think them worth every penny! Top link is very useful, more for me than tilt, but got both because I am tired of making manual adjustments and was worth the price to me. The third valve is for my flail mower that goes back and forth on its own cylinder for mowing along fences as such. Again, not totally necessary but I do use it at times. Were I to get a grapple, it can run off one of these remotes using long hoses and one of three control handle mounted next to the seat. Kubota charges a bunch for remotes so think through you needs totally including any implements you will need that will benefit from remotes. There are cheaper after market remotes but I wanted all Kubota stuff so stayed with them. - Both my top and tilt cylinders will bleed down during use, slowly yes, but enough that I added lock out valves in the line fittings to stop this, they work well too thanks to guys here on TBN suggesting them.. - As far as remotes and implements, I run a box blade at times, a Land Plane lots of the time, both benefit from remotes making work easier. 3rd remote is for the flail during mowing. Implement selection and use will have a big impact on your ability to fully use your new tractor so suggest you think through them very carefully, how they will be used and what for? are you selecting the right one and is it strong enough? how easily can you work with them? including mounting and dismounting? do you need to make adjustments during use? are you buying the right size implement for your tractor? etc. Also, please consider having a fast hitch for the 3-point, best $100. I have spent on my tractor. Get one before you cut any drive lines and size accordingly. There is nothing I hate more than getting on and off a tractor making adjustments or trying to align the tractor and implement! the fast hitch makes it a 2 minute job. I also have the fiberglass top that covers my tractor, great on hot days and rainy days both.

Ricn

 

[metalbender]

You want at least two rear remotes.My Massey only had one, needed another outlet to control hyd ft blade as well as the blower chute. I out on a splitter, not as convenient, but works well.

 

[Carl_NH]

Nice Looking Tractor Ricn - that's a nice setup and looks like a pretty spot you live in! Also agree on the 3PT quick hitch - I don't have it, but I only change it out once a year so not a big deal.

I see by your signature you have a JD 1020 - that was our "new tractor" on the farm in the late 60's with a FEL too - a big upgrade and huge back saver. Before that we had the 2 Cyl JD420 that did everything we needed, but more power and having the 3 bottom plow was a big improvement.

 

[ottawarob]

So this just came up for sale. Going to go check it out tomorrow. Hard to find a used tractor like this come up for sale at a dealer. Nice incremental step up from the L3301. If it looks ok, I think I'll go for it... if not, heading straight to the Kubota dealer to go for the 3301.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-farming-equipment/ottawa/massey-ferguson-1540-compact-tractor/1440614885