Beating A Dead Horse?

[BNJeepsta]

consider that the Max26 has about 600 lbs more fel lift capacity than the Massey. That's nearly 80% more.

1402 vs 823.

I wonder why there would be such a large difference?

Although my dealer doesn't have one, the 1526 Mahindra interests me as well. Seems to be a bigger version of the Max26?

 

[motownbrowne]

Thanks for the replies everyone! All of you have given me a wealth of information and a lot more to consider!

I am more than willing to look at Kioti and LS as well. Honestly, the only tractors I won't consider are Deere's. The only reason for that is my local dealer is a consistent $3,500-4,500 more on everything. No offense to anyone here but, John Deere doesn't make anything that's worth that much more.

I'd like to hear from some of the LS, Kioti, Massey and Mahindra guys as well. I haven't ruled any of those tractors out and, if you can't tell, have no brand loyalty at the moment. I just want the most bang for my buck.

For a reasonably close, "apples to apples" comparison it would be?

Kubota - L2501

Massey - 1526

Mahindra - Max 26

LS - ???

Kioti - ???

The Kioti model would be the ck2610. I have no idea which other models compare to the 2501.

 

[PJSprog]

The current LS model in that 25HP category would be the XJ2025H (also available in gear).

 

[oldpilgrim]

I wonder why there would be such a large difference? Although my dealer doesn't have one, the 1526 Mahindra interests me as well. Seems to be a bigger version of the Max26?

Yup. Wider, higher, heavier, more stable, but not excessively large for the 'home' user. 3 speed. Considered by many to be the perfect size between sub compacts and larger ones .It feels much more like you're on a real tractor and not a pumped up mower.

It's the renumbered copy of my 3016.

 

[kdo]

I have a 2501hst that I purchased in June. It has been a great tractor. It has a ton of torque. The treadle pedal is no problem at all. I operate it just like the previous posters, heel on the deck and shift my foot for forward and reverse. I got mine for $18,400 out the door with FEL, cutter and box blade. You can't go wrong with it.

 

[jeff9366]

MESSICK's, with five locations, is the highest volume Kubota dealer in Pennsylvania. Likely your lowest potential Kubota prices. Well regarded on T-B-N.

Messicks | Your home for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota & More...

 

[prichard]

Good point Jeff. If I was near Messicks I wouldn't hesitate to shop there. There are active here on the forum and offer a great deal of help to members.

 

[paulfun9]

Never quite understood why folks who drive a car and/or truck every day, often for hours on end, would have trouble using a foot pedal to make their tractor go forward, as in the first picture. Maybe I'm missing something but to me it's virtually identical to the gas pedal in my pickup. Then, backing up is done with the heel (second picture), something that was an easy habit to establish, at least for me.

Have to agree those brake pedals aren't set up to be used as split brakes, but almost never need such around my place.View attachment 484628View attachment 484629

You must have short legs or something? WHen I sit on there my heel wants to be out where your toe is! No I"M not calling you names but genuinely uncomfortable with my leg back that far. If I had to sit like that in any of my trucks I would burn them and by something bigger!

 

[DieselBound]

Your foot position is exactly how I operated my Kubota L3400hst when I had it. Except when doing fine precision grading , then I would put my foot on top of the pedal, because I am usually making many rapid directional changes back and forth.

What I wonder is since so many people object to the treadle pedal and no one seems to object to the two pedal system, why does Kubota insist on sticking with the single pedal system?

I don't really have a big preference either way. I have owned two HST tractors with the single pedal and one with the two pedal setup. I got along fine with either system. My current tractor the Kioti has the two pedal system and it is great. So was my last tractor the Kubota with the single pedal.

But most other manufactures have went to the two pedal system, and it seem that right out of the gate most people seem to prefer it. But to me is just doesn't make a whole lot of difference.

James, for me, as noted above, I DO like the treadle pedal mechanism. What I do NOT like is having all of it above deck, on the platform: it's like I have stuff "under foot" all the time- the space where you can rest your foot is reduced. I'm struggling (after my total of 12 minutes seat time so far:laughing to get used to the two pedal system on the Kioti; but, I don't think that I'll find it uncomfortable, just need to reprogram my brain! I really do respect Kubota, and if anyone is on top of the game it's them, and they use the two pedal on their higher-end CUTs (not sure on their big utility tractors).

 

[TripleR]

they use the two pedal on their higher-end CUTs

Which ones, I've never seen them on any Kubota.

Different models have different designs, especially the Grand L though.