4115 vs 2910 vs 29DA

[Bob_Skurka]

The B2910 is smaller and lighter and weaker than the TC29. It is a great machine, I like mine a lot, but I consider it much closer to the TC24 than the TC29. The FELs on the B2910 and the TC24 are statistically equal, the TC29 has a MUCH stronger loader. The TC24 and the B2910 are within 300 pounds of each other in weight, they use the same front tires, but the B2910 is a bit over a foot longer and a couple inches wider it is also more comfortable with a suspension seat, etc. The B2910 is a deluxe fully loaded machine, but it is a class 1 machine and not a class 2 machine so it is great for mowing and doing light FEL work but it is what it is.

The Kubota that would more closely match up to the TC29 is actually the L3130, but that is larger than the TC29 and has a loader that is stronger. So Kubota does not have a direct Apple-to-Apple tractor, they have a 30hp that is smaller/weaker (B2910) and they have a 30hp that is larger/stronger (L3130).

As for the JD4115, the last time I looked at those I thougth they were 24hp machines? So that machine, while physically about the same size as the B2910, would be much lower in HP than either the Kubota or the NH. I think these 3 tractors are a mismatch.

 

[tc33brad]

One of the reasons I bought my 33D over a larger L3130 was for maneuverabilty in my woods. Since the standard Class II New Hollands are very maneuverable you could forgo the supersteer option and move up to a 33 which I believe has more pto hp for your brush hogging needs and save yourself a few dollars in the process.

 

[jd4115]

Looked at the 2910 and 4115, and went with the 4115. HP is 24, but I think the torque has an advantage. On diesels, it's easy to gain a few horsepower if you give up torque -- and for a tractor, torque is what you want.

The brake pedals on the 2910 are over the accelerator (for HST models) so you can't use the left or right brake pedal while moving. Kind of silly.

Been happy with the 4115 since May and have 170 hours on it. Starts faster than any machine I've seen!

 

[Kozmo38]

You may have already done this, but if you haven't take a look at the Mahindra 3015. It has all of the power that you are looking for and it handles my 6' Brush Hog like it is not even there.

Finally, realizing that prices change geographically, I looked at the TC29DA as my second choice and the price tag came in about $3,500 cheaper for my Mahindra.

Just my opinion but there are other rigs out there besides, blue, green, and orange.