Am I crazy to trade in?

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My new 2025 JD 2032R has been in the shop for warranty twice for hydraulic issues that they cannot seem to fix. I'm considering trading in for a new L2502HST. The Kubota dealer is offering 23k for my 2032R with third function and grapple (30 hours) and I would only need to pay a few thousand for the difference.

I am just fine with 25hp for what I need to do around my 16 acre mostly wooded property - basic land maintenance and tree/trail cleanup. I would be happy to get away from the DPF system since I don't horse my machine in high RPM most of the time and like to work slow. The L2502 specs are nearly the same as the 2032R - lift capacity of loader and 3ph and machine weight. Thoughts?

 

[old and tired]

Get rid of a problem tractor and get a new one... seems like an easy choice!

Does the Kubota dealer know there is a problem with the 2032R?

 

[hayden]

I agree. Trade it.

 

[dodge man]

What kind of hydraulic problem? Will the JD dealer buy it back or give you another one? If not it might be time to bail on it and get the Kubota.

 

[JeepHead]

You will love the 2502! Mine has been absolutely problem free for 2 years and I beat the snot out of it. There will be a turbo out for it before long that will up it to 40HP, if you have that need later. The D1703 is a long lived stout engine that is capable of much more than the 25HP.

 

[ArlyA]

If you can trade it in, I'd suggest getting a larger tractor.

 

[shooterdon]

Seems you have a dealer issue. Have the problem kicked up the ladder. I am no hydraulic expert but find it hard to believe your problem is not solvable.

If, after 30 hours, you believe you bought the wrong machine for your needs, that is a different scenario. That happens so learn from it.