trying to narrow down choices between 3 brands/8 used tractors- opinions welcome! :)

[maxreps]

Depending on price, I like the Deere 4044R

• Better reputation than Mahindra
• Newer than Massey
• More Powerful than Kioti

You like the 4044R better than the 5320? I also found a Kioti DK65 for $13,500

 

[sd455dan]

Quite a range of machines the Masseys front tires are actually larger than what comes on the Mahindra 3016 for REAR tires plus over a 4000 lb weight difference.

I like the Massey even though it may be a bit over kill and the JD 5320
especially with a good grade hill to be cleared in the winter Are all tractors FEL and MFWD equipped?

 

[maxreps]

Quite a range of machines the Masseys front tires are actually larger than what comes on the Mahindra 3016 for REAR tires plus over a 4000 lb weight difference.

I like the Massey even though it may be a bit over kill and the JD 5320
especially with a good grade hill to be cleared in the winter Are all tractors FEL and MFWD equipped?

Yeah, it's a varied range for sure. I didnt even pay attn to that about the MF fronts vs 3016 rears....that's funny! I like the 3016 but wish it had more power.

All are diesel, 4wd and all have FEL

 

[airbiscuit]

You like the 4044R better than the 5320? I also found a Kioti DK65 for $13,500

I just think the 4055R will be a bit more nible than the 5320 for most of your tasks. The wild card is snow removal on your slope. Then bigger is better. Go out and operate them. That will tell you a lot

 

[jeff9366]

Hi everyone,

I'm joe average homeowner with ten (10) acres. Tractor will be used for about 2-3 acres bushhogging, grading/scraping/snow removal of driveway that's 1800' long w/200' of 30-35% grade(20 degrees approx) and anything else I may putt around doing.

Ten acres is not that much.

I recommend a 4-WD tractor of 3,500 to 4,200 pounds bare tractor weight, with 35 to 45 horsepower. Such a tractor will be about 50% more capable than your worn, gas Allis. Every tractor manufacturer makes multiple models with these specs, a key compact tractor category. Ample, ample for ten acres and your listed applications.

You will probably want chains for snow. You can use same chains for warm weather traction on steep hills, provided ground is dry.

(35-horsepower to operate a 60" Bush Hog in every grass length. 45-horsepower to operate a 72" Bush Hog in every grass length.)

(Ferguson) Three Point Hitch implements utilize tractor weight and power more efficiently than Allis snap-coupler implements. I do not believe Allis implements can be modified to unitize with a (Ferguson) Three Point Hitch. I may be wrong.

 

[maxreps]

The ol girl was a lil tired when I got her and I was never a fan of the snap coupler setup.

 

[AllByteNoBark]

Comparing my John Deere 950, which runs great and is in good shape mechanically, with my L3560, there is a huge difference. The 950 is 2 wheel drive and does okay but runs out of traction quickly. It is about a 1,000 pounds lighter than the Kubota. According to Tractor Data the 950 has 27 pto hp and the L3560 has 28. The Kubota really outshines the older 950 though when you hook up the rotary cutter and go to work. I run a 6' cutter and so far am fine with that size. In heavy grass it requires slowing down but in most situations on our property I am limited by rough ground so it has not been an issue.

To be honest I was expecting more comfort and a nicer, more modern operating platform with the Kubota. What I got was that and a lot more capability then I had before. I believe the extra weight is a big part of it but the extra drive wheels also make a big difference. In 38 hours of use I have only used the 4wd a handful of times but it for sure provides more capabilty. For my use I think I would prefer 35 hp with 4wd to 45 without 4wd. Really depends on what you are doing though.

Good luck in your search.

 

[maxreps]

That sounds like what I was thinking, weight and 4wd both make a difference.

 

[Ricn]

Our friends farm 160 acres with their JD 5320 4WD. They also plow, disk and cut hay for several others around here. Having run this tractor several times myself for disking it is truly a nice tractor that works hard, is comfortable, and very reliable. The owners bought this 5320 new and take real good care of it, always wintered inside a heated shop and getting the best of care. 4WD is the way to go, any late model brand having 4WD and 35hp or higher will do what you are asking if set up correctly and having suitable weight. 4WD with weight for the job, along with good dealer support are most important. if buying on the cheap while forgetting these rules we ask for trouble most of the time.
My Kubota L2501HST can easily do what you are asking, sometimes it is slower than I'd like but it can really surprise me too on what it can do, especially on our steep and hilly driveway of 2200 ft. where maintenance is on-going year around. My dislike for emission stuff kept me with the limits HP wise so I just accepted the fact I'd be working a little slower on some jobs. So far, only long and heavy field grass on slopes has slowed this tractor with 5ft brush hog but again, I just run it slower up the few hills is all.

Ricn

 

[maxreps]

Our friends farm 160 acres with their JD 5320 4WD. They also plow, disk and cut hay for several others around here. Having run this tractor several times myself for disking it is truly a nice tractor that works hard, is comfortable, and very reliable. The owners bought this 5320 new and take real good care of it, always wintered inside a heated shop and getting the best of care. 4WD is the way to go, any late model brand having 4WD and 35hp or higher will do what you are asking if set up correctly and having suitable weight. 4WD with weight for the job, along with good dealer support are most important. if buying on the cheap while forgetting these rules we ask for trouble most of the time.
My Kubota L2501HST can easily do what you are asking, sometimes it is slower than I'd like but it can really surprise me too on what it can do, especially on our steep and hilly driveway of 2200 ft. where maintenance is on-going year around. My dislike for emission stuff kept me with the limits HP wise so I just accepted the fact I'd be working a little slower on some jobs. So far, only long and heavy field grass on slopes has slowed this tractor with 5ft brush hog but again, I just run it slower up the few hills is all.

Ricn

Good points and you're dead on about cheaping out. I'm trying not to do that but moreso get the best bang for the buck. I don't mind old/ugly things as long as they're not trashed and work as designed. Function over form is my thing.

Speaking of Kubota, I actually saw an L3800 but didn't delve more into it because I already had a broad field.