Low tech compact tractor options

[Patches]

Mid 90's, used. Lots of choices. Get one with hydro drive, and a loader.

I am looking for a low tech tractor. Something with as little electronics, plastics and gadgets as possible. I guess I could buy vintage, but iin the +- 35 HP range, what is the caste iron options, and not the teflon coated light weight versions to look at? Call it zen farming, but, I am not looking for cup holders

I would look at Kioti LK3054xs or the updated LK30. The 3054xs is a simple, mechanically injected, mechanical shut down, no fuel solenoid 3 cylinder engine with advertised 30.5 hp, 4 wheel drive with an eight speed gear .transmission [4high-4 low two speed reverse] drop dead simple tractor. The xs version was first produced in 2004. The LK30 is the same mechanically but with an updated 3 cylinder engine [not sure about the solenoid shut down feature on this model]

 

[jeff9366]

Kioti LK30​

Kioti LK30 Power
Engine (gross):	30 hp 22.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	23 hp 17.2 kW

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	64.6 inches 164 cm
Length:	111.4 inches 282 cm
Width:	51.4 inches 130 cm
Height (ROPS):	88.6 inches 225 cm
Weight:	2,897 lbs 1314 kg
Ground clearance:	10.8 inches 27 cm
Front tread:	43.5 inches 110 cm
Rear tread:	40.2 to 49.9 inches 102 to 126 cm

Transmission
Type:	synchronized shuttle
Gears:	8 forward and reverse

 

[Torvy]

Just saw a new video today from Mike at LSE in Nashville. He carries Branson now, too.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Just saw a new video today from Mike at LSE in Nashville. He carries Branson now, too.

Link?

 

[JKELLEY26]

I was also in the market for a low tech sub compact. I ended buying a 1980s Ford 1200 FWD 10 speed manual trans with a FEL and rear blade. I haul logs and slash with the FEL and maintain my mountain driveway. It's only 16HP diesel but does everything I need. The PTO driven flail mower in being delivered tomorrow

TractorData.com Ford 1200 tractor information

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