In market for 30hp range tractor with loader, backhoe, snowblower. would like backhoe that is frame mount that can be quick attached with pins knowing that 3 pt hitch backhoe arent good or so i have been told. would also like snowblower that doent take a crew of people to intall and take off. been considering jd 3 series though very expensive, kubota although looks like snowblower may be a pain, kioti 3510. havent really looked at other korean tractors as im a little nervous about availability of parts. local dealers include JD, Kubota, New holland, kioti, branson, mahindra, massey furgeson, TYM, case. would like to buy low hr used for cost and stay away from emissions and tons of electronics. Looking at spending up to $30K. I would purchase new but dont think i can get into what im looking for for that price and not sure about emissions. Any advice especially what to stay away from is appreciated.
30hp range loader backhoe snowblower advice
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If you had a general geographic location listed in your profile it might help us to help you.
Do you expect to search nationwide?
I am thinking it may take many months (or several years) before you will find a good used machine that will meet all of your parameters.
Of course, you must first decide which brand/model you are seeking.
Captain Dirty
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My Lorenz snowblower has removable pins to connect all 3 arms of the 3 point hitch. I find it far easier to connect the tractor's 3-pt to the snowblower than to other implements that have fixed pins for the lower two arms. Hook-up has always been a 1-man job with a little help from a few expletives.
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Four point with sub-frame good choice for back hoe.
Most who snow blow, much prefer front mount blower, rather than 3 pt blower. Gets tiresome looking over shoulder.
The marketplace will offer you Price, Service, Quality. You get to choose 2 - you won't get 3. The pain of Price is forgotten while you are enjoying Service and Quality.
Most who snow blow, much prefer front mount blower, rather than 3 pt blower. Gets tiresome looking over shoulder.
The marketplace will offer you Price, Service, Quality. You get to choose 2 - you won't get 3. The pain of Price is forgotten while you are enjoying Service and Quality.
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This is not always a popular point of view here, but I would determine the snowblower and other implements that you want before deciding on a tractor. Don't buy them, just spec out what they require. Just because you get a Brand A tractor does not mean you need to get the same brand implements.
Sometimes you can find better implements from manufacturers who specialize.
I would agree with above. I don't deal with snow now, but spent half of my life in the upper Midwest/great plains. Front mounted is easier for most to operate. That being said, it can also be helpful to have an FEL around depending on the snow type and your specific situation.
Sometimes you can find better implements from manufacturers who specialize.
I would agree with above. I don't deal with snow now, but spent half of my life in the upper Midwest/great plains. Front mounted is easier for most to operate. That being said, it can also be helpful to have an FEL around depending on the snow type and your specific situation.
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The Bobcat CT2035 is the same as the Kioti CK3510 and you will find many threads from people that have gotten better pricing on the Bobcats.
I have the backhoe for my 25hp Bobcat and it would be the same model that mounts to the 35hp (tractor frame is the same). Bobcat uses their own FEL and Backhoe and I like the Backhoe much more. It is 4 pin mounted and comes on/off easily. The Kioti Backhoe hangs far off the back and the subframe comes off with it when removed. Some will consider this an advantage because the 3 point hitch doesn't need to be removed, personal choice - watch videos on both and try them out if available on any lots.
White or Orange, these are great tractors at their price. My CT2025 was $600 less than quoted for JD1025r with the same but smaller implements and yet it is bigger (heavier any way) than a JD3038E
I have the backhoe for my 25hp Bobcat and it would be the same model that mounts to the 35hp (tractor frame is the same). Bobcat uses their own FEL and Backhoe and I like the Backhoe much more. It is 4 pin mounted and comes on/off easily. The Kioti Backhoe hangs far off the back and the subframe comes off with it when removed. Some will consider this an advantage because the 3 point hitch doesn't need to be removed, personal choice - watch videos on both and try them out if available on any lots.
White or Orange, these are great tractors at their price. My CT2025 was $600 less than quoted for JD1025r with the same but smaller implements and yet it is bigger (heavier any way) than a JD3038E
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