Hello, care to toss an opinion in here?

[hornett22]

We can add a dozen names to that list.

Possibly. I'm going off my experiences.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Hello folks,

Eventually, upon finding the right land, I'll be replacing my Deere 1025R; the tractor has been nothing but wonderful, but I'm expecting I'll need more ground clearance.

I'm thinking something just about 35 horsepower will put me in the right physical size. I absolutely love the Deere 3033R, but I'm finding it hard to stay green given the direction the company is moving. Mother Deere really doesn't seem to need me any more.

This has put me looking around, and Maine has many options available to me, from the Massey dealer down the street to an hour drive for LS. I've written Kubita off; despite being impressed with them, I absolutely hate the treadle design.

I have been impressed with Kioti and the advances they have made in the last decade; my biggest concern was dealer viability, but come to find out my nearby Kioti retailer is the 6th largest in the nation by sales- I don't think they're going anywhere.

So, I'm thinking CK351SE, and also looking at the Massey Ferguson 1835M, add to that equivalent McCormick and LS models whose model numbers escape me.

Looking at these options, and considering my purchase will be months out, what are your thoughts?

You have a Massey dealer down the street? That's easy: get a Massey. Make them get as close to price for their Massey as they can to any other less expensive brands you shop for.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Next time I head out by the Kubota dealer I'll stop in and take a picture of my winter boots next to the treadle.

Again, I understand the treadle isn't that bad; it's not the machine, it's me, I am a giant.

Reminds me of my time in the Army; there was a type of truck we had that I could not operate safely. I was certified for everything we had, but my knee would knock the transmission into neutral on an RG-31. The seat sat low, my knees splayed out, and if I so much as scratched myself without being aware of my knees I would hit the shifter.

 

[tacticalturnip]

You have a Massey dealer down the street? That's easy: get a Massey. Make them get as close to price for their Massey as they can to any other less expensive brands you shop for.

You and my wife are on the same page.

I think I've about worn it down to a DK4210SE or an 1840M, but I still have plenty of time to make a decision.

Of course, when my SCV lever broke off in my hand the other day, well, I was almost ready to make rash decisions.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I would recommend you keep the 1025R and get whatever machine you need for the rest of the work once you acquire the land.
There are allot of precise / small tasks you can do with a subcompact tractor

You really speak my language, but I've had trouble translating it to the missus.

 

[Kioti Dave]

You really speak my language, but I've had trouble translating it to the missus.

I can understand your position. I wish I had kept my B7800 for some of the smaller chores around the house. If I had more storage I would have. Hind sight is 20-20.

 

[MESSMAKER]

You and my wife are on the same page.

I think I've about worn it down to a DK4210SE or an 1840M, but I still have plenty of time to make a decision.

Of course, when my SCV lever broke off in my hand the other day, well, I was almost ready to make rash decisions.

Bump it up to a DK4710. They only cost a bit more and will make you smile.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Bump it up to a DK4710. They only cost a bit more and will make you smile.

Is there any real difference outside of the horsepower? I can't think their is, just being the same series, but I'm still getting my feel for the Kioti lineup. Right now I'm running a Deere 1025R, so everything I'm looking at is a big jump in horsepower, hydraulic flow, frame size, etc.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Is there any real difference outside of the horsepower? I can't think their is, just being the same series, but I'm still getting my feel for the Kioti lineup. Right now I'm running a Deere 1025R, so everything I'm looking at is a big jump in horsepower, hydraulic flow, frame size, etc.

No difference. I have the 4710 and have only ran out of power a very few times. I think 5 less pto hp would change that. I have worked with an under powered tractor. It can be frustrating. If you are just doing loader work, you will not notice it, but it shows up quickly at the pto.