Buying Advice - Kioti, LS, TYM Compact Tractors

[DeepEastTexas]

Hi All,

I am wanting to get a compact tractor for some projects around my property, and to have a little fun with. I currently have a 1971 Cub Cadet 128 that's just for fun and a Cub Cadet XT2 for mowing and snowblowing duties.

My main uses for the tractor will be moving soil, rock, and gravel, grading and smoothing the property with a blade, and leveling certain sections of the property for aesthetics. And, well to be honest, to play with and tinker with. I will not be using the tractor for mowing. We have 2.5 acres, but the actual mowable land can easily be handled by the Cub Cadet. I'd also to try and pull down a grove of trees running along my driveway, they are all 6 inches in diameter or less.

I think I have narrowed my choices down to 3 different models.

Kioti CX2510HST
I've been quoted 21,050 at zero %. I like this tractor for the ergonomics of the cockpit and the overall weight of the tractor. Would the weight be a concern at all for the extra strain it will put on the engine over time?

LS MT225S
I've been quoted 19000 at zero %. Lots of things to like about the LS. 3 range, Yanmar engine, good ergonomics.

TYM T264
I've been quoted 16000 at 3.99%. The cheapest in the group, but offers the same features for the most part. Nothing to really not like about the T264.

They all have 6 year warranties, all three dealers are about 45 minutes from my house.

What do you all have to say about these models of tractors? Any model I don't have listed that you would suggest? The 21K mark is just about the top of the price range for me, I can't get too crazy with the spending.

Thanks for your time! Here's a photo of my 1971 128 for the heck of it.

I have a JD 3038 that is 12 years old with over 1200 hrs. The hydrostatic drive is quick allowing jobs to be completed quickly. No major problems. I highly recommend buying US products. JD parts are expensive but the engine is Yanmar which is tough. My old jd950 is 1984 with Yanmar and I use it to garden.

 

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I can’t argue that. But since that’s the game, why pay cash?

Exactly.
It's costing you nearly the same anyway.

 

[Camofurever1]

That's a beautiful unit Ferling.
There is a scenario however of not necessarily buying the biggest tractor you can afford as opposed buying the smaller tractor that will do the job.
My tractoring is done in very dense woods. Just today attempting to maneuver between three tight trees with a "y" turn, I was thankful of not having a larger tractor or else, I could not pull that maneuver and would have to travel another 100' just to get situated as I wanted. I find myself in tight quarters more often than not in these woods.
It's bit of a chore getting stems out through the woods as pictured behind the pile.
I wish they made a 126" tractor that weighed about 8000lbs.

I wish they made a 126" tractor that weighed about 8000lbs. Just loads your tires with liquid mercury....

 

[jyoutz]

I wish they made a 126" tractor that weighed about 8000lbs. Just loads your tires with liquid mercury....

And a few snapped wheel hubs later…

 

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I wish they made a 126" tractor that weighed about 8000lbs. Just loads your tires with liquid mercury....

I played with that stuff in th 50’s.
It was called “Magic Metal”.
Who knew l should have saved all those packs of it.
I’m ok…..perhaps.

 

[cathy liebchen]

True, but again the cash discount is minimal, so the cash buyers are subsidizing the people who finance. May as well take the zero percent and invest the cash.

We always get. Substantial discount for cash you have to push for it

 

[jyoutz]

We always get. Substantial discount for cash you have to push for it

I’ll bet you haven’t bought a tractor in the past couple of years.

 

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I have a JD 3038 that is 12 years old with over 1200 hrs. The hydrostatic drive is quick allowing jobs to be completed quickly. No major problems. I highly recommend buying US products. JD parts are expensive but the engine is Yanmar which is tough. My old jd950 is 1984 with Yanmar and I use it to garden.

The jd 950 was made in Japan by Yanmar.
I had one as well. Back then, no tractor under a hundred hp was made in America. Even the jd 5000 series now are made in lndia.
The made in America 3038 would have never stayed together with how l use a tractor.
I would have broken fenders, floor board, hoods and most likely the aluminum gear case getting high centered on the many rock ground obstructions here in the north east.
l have broken every molded plastic piece on the tractor l have now but thankfully, those pieces are just used as fender trim.

 

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I have the TYM264 and have been very happy.
I have fel, backhoe, 5ft bush hog, and 5ft rototiller.
I am sure the 264 has been discontinued even though it had a better engine than the T25 (model replacement). Major difference T25 has front hydraulic remotes, T264 it is an option.
I would buy the T264 and opt for the front remotes.

Nice unit.
I like the fact that your bh has its own seat for that size tractor.

 

[Templecruiser]

We always get. Substantial discount for cash you have to push for it

When I bought my kioti cx2510 cab, the cash discount was about $1400 compared to 0% for 72 months. Wasn't enough to take $30000 out of my savings.