Buying Advice buying advice

[flusher]

im thinking of buying a subcompact tractor...18 or 22 hp..all wheel drive...belly mower, front end loader Im looking at Kubot and Massey Ferg..... i kinda like the Massey better so far...any advice would be greatly appreciated...

How many acres? What jobs do you intend to handle with your tractor?

 

[gravelman]

i have 5 acres..some flat, some fairly steep grades... mowing, brush hogging, pulling a dump trailer..snowplowing and blowing... occasional rototilling...

 

[cmore]

Compare the features of the different tractors and see what u find.

The dealer support is probably as important as thing in the decision making process. A bad dealer will probably lead to a bad outcome.

Good luck in your quest!

 

[flusher]

i have 5 acres..some flat, some fairly steep grades... mowing, brush hogging, pulling a dump trailer..snowplowing and blowing... occasional rototilling...

I'd begin my tractor hunt by finding out the pto horsepower requirement and weight of the snow blower since this probably will be the most expensive implement you buy. Front mounted or rear mounted blower? Once you have this information in hand, you'll be able to size your tractor accordingly.

Good luck.

 

[Tractorrr]

I knew I wouldn't be happy with the subcompact Massey Fergusson after sitting on it a few seconds because it just didn't fit me as well as the Kubotas. That ruled out the smaller Massey Fergusson's at least for me.

 

[gsauce85]

I too am looking at buying my first tractor, but I am looking at used. I have sized out what I think I need to clear the snow and cut the grass. I am going to look at a tractor tonight and was wondering if there are any suggestions on what to look for. Obviously signs of leaking oil is a tell of trouble but are there other things I should keep an eye out for mechanically? This one does not have a mower but I do plan to use the rear PTO to pull a finish mower.

Thank you.