Buying Advice advice on selection of cut

[johncanfield]

My previous tractor was a 1998 Kubota L2900, it was a really good and dependable tractor. I bought it new and sold it with 500 hours on the clock, it was just too small for our ranch. My current tractor is a cab Deere 4720, great tractor. Either brand would be a good choice but the dealer can make a huge difference in owner satisfaction.

 

[tamersinger]

My previous tractor was a 1998 Kubota L2900, it was a really good and dependable tractor. I bought it new and sold it with 500 hours on the clock, it was just too small for our ranch. My current tractor is a cab Deere 4720, great tractor. Either brand would be a good choice but the dealer can make a huge difference in owner satisfaction.

I am finding that at the moment most dealers appear to be swamped but i have always had problems with the local kubota. I wanted to email the manager but my wife said "just don't give them business"

the ls dealer over an hour away has been the most responsive so far. they also sell tym tractors and my neighbor across the street has one.

he is pushing the 264 which would probably work for my needs.

 

[johncanfield]

They might let you demo the tractor to see if it meets your needs.

 

[Milo]

What about a new B2301? It has position control, more ground clearance than a BX, runs a 60" mower just fine, and utilizes a loader with more lift capacity than a BX.

 

[tamersinger]

What about a new B2301? It has position control, more ground clearance than a BX, runs a 60" mower just fine, and utilizes a loader with more lift capacity than a BX.

none of my dealers have a b2301,

I saw a deal for one on facebook marketplace with super low hours but the seller has ghosted me.

I am going to the ls dealer this weekend as he is the only one who is responding to emails.

looking at a tym t264 and a ls mt225e

 

[Milo]

OK if unavailable in your area then not an option. Good luck in your search I'll be interested to see what you decide on.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

You should be able to get the LS225e for about $16K. There is a dealer in NC called Sanders motorcar who is advertising a 225e with a 20 ft trailer, 5 box blade, and 5 brush mower for $20K.

2 Ls Tractor Mt2-25E Pkg. Deal Mt2-25E In Goldsboro NC - Sanders Motor Company

The MT225 will do all that you are wanting to do. I now have 160 hours on my current LS TLB, and 220 hours on my previous LS SCUT, not a problem with either and I have worked them hard. There is a lot of great info in the LS forum on here. You may be surprised at the bang for the buck with LS!

Good luck on your search and decision.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

If you want to compare weight (based on Jeff s suggestion) the LS weighs 2434 lbs bare tractor weight vs the B2650 at 2293 lbs. Add another 800 lbs for the LS loader. The loader lift on the LS is 1600 lbs, vs the 2650 at 1400 lbs.

Again, good luck on your search!

 

[dodge man]

I believe a JD 3025e is a bigger class than a Kubota B size tractor. It痴 probably equivalent to a L2501 in the Kubota lineup.

 

[tamersinger]

newer dealer looking up a b2301.