Looking to buy a new tractor and just cannot make up my mind which brand to buy...Have 38 acres mostly coastal hay..Want to buy a tractor with cab and loader with Fwd/Rev shuttle on it for ease of loader work...Been looking at Deere,NH and CaseIH and cannot make up my mind...Any imputs would be greatly appreciated....Looking to spend between $30-40K...Thank You
Buying new Tractor
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Thomas
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Welcome to TBN.
Kubota offers some great L models.
Kubota offers some great L models.
LD1
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You need to do a lot of research.
You need to decied what sized tractor you are going to want. If you want something big enough to bail hay and move round bales with the FEL, you are going to need 60-80HP IMO.
Amoung the brands you already metioned, kubota, kioti, mahindra, an some others all amke excellent tractors as well. If you have any dealers in your area, start by looking at tractors they offer in the 60-80HP range. Sit in them, drive them if they let you. Get a feel for the ergonomics of the cabs as not all mfgs are the same. And get a feel for the dealers. Dealer support is just as important as anything else.
When you narrow it down to a few models, let us know and we will be more than happy to spend your money for you:laughing:
CompactTractorFan
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Welcome to TBN!!!
jlsmith
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Welcome to TBN. Where are you from? Have you looked at the MF2660? This tractor will be big enough to do all your baling needs. If you would like a quote on one just PM me and ill be glad to help.
Jeremy
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yooper1
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Hello and welcome to TBN
Dealer/service available close enough to you.
Parts available? Sometimes a problem for off brand tractors (even if it seems to be the same as another brand, core components can be spec'ed a bit different).
Learning what name each manufacturer calls the same thing (and you thought women's fashions were difficult....).
At least 12 speeds fwd. Lets you choose the right speed, especially for haying.
I would approach this the same way as a pulling/towing truck: pick out the hardest task, and the range of equipment to do it (for example, the bailer), then work back. Let the task determine the tractor.
Do you need a loader? Not if it is a field tractor.
Do you need 4x4 (mfd, etc)? Likely not if all it is doing is haying (it shouldn't be muddy if you are cutting, raking, and baling hay).
Two speed pto? Cheaper for some tasks to run the higher speed unit (maybe mowing?) for easy tasks.
How are you going to move it if you need service or have other places to take it? Might mean a trailer you already have, or one you need to get (and an appropriate truck).
For example, I had an old Case, collected cat 1 implements for the day I bought a newer tractor. Then bought a cat 2 machine. Cat 2 implements are not near as easy to find used (and still have life left in them). Yeap, cheap I am.
As for me, I looked at the established brands, as I knew I was not buying new, and wanted long term support, parts wise. I finally found what I thought I wanted, for the $$$ I was willing to spend. TN-55s. Knowing more (and having more time to dwell on it) I would have bought the TN-60 or higher due to a larger front axle (not that I have made it work enough to matter) and I would have looked for the 12 or 16 gear unit. This line could have what you are looking for.
Another detail: adjustable end links on the 3 point. It is never fun attaching something to it, but that helps. And if a loader is important, one that has a skid steer attachment is sure nice (several folks sell new end links for the FEL if one wants to convert later). Extra hydraulic circuits are a real plus (swinging blades, top and tilt, raise/lower/depth adjustments for drawbar disks/plows, swing away tongue on a small bale baler, etc).
Look into the 'affinity' programs. Those are the discounts a brand will give if you belong to a certain organization. Deere gave pretty large discounts for belonging to the 1/4 horse association when I was looking, but had a limited selection of models (nothing I wanted). Since the recession they have opened the range up quite a bit. For the price of a membership it can be a substantial savings. Ask the salesman. Pre-inventory tax time could work your way too.
Parts available? Sometimes a problem for off brand tractors (even if it seems to be the same as another brand, core components can be spec'ed a bit different).
Learning what name each manufacturer calls the same thing (and you thought women's fashions were difficult....).
At least 12 speeds fwd. Lets you choose the right speed, especially for haying.
I would approach this the same way as a pulling/towing truck: pick out the hardest task, and the range of equipment to do it (for example, the bailer), then work back. Let the task determine the tractor.
Do you need a loader? Not if it is a field tractor.
Do you need 4x4 (mfd, etc)? Likely not if all it is doing is haying (it shouldn't be muddy if you are cutting, raking, and baling hay).
Two speed pto? Cheaper for some tasks to run the higher speed unit (maybe mowing?) for easy tasks.
How are you going to move it if you need service or have other places to take it? Might mean a trailer you already have, or one you need to get (and an appropriate truck).
For example, I had an old Case, collected cat 1 implements for the day I bought a newer tractor. Then bought a cat 2 machine. Cat 2 implements are not near as easy to find used (and still have life left in them). Yeap, cheap I am.
As for me, I looked at the established brands, as I knew I was not buying new, and wanted long term support, parts wise. I finally found what I thought I wanted, for the $$$ I was willing to spend. TN-55s. Knowing more (and having more time to dwell on it) I would have bought the TN-60 or higher due to a larger front axle (not that I have made it work enough to matter) and I would have looked for the 12 or 16 gear unit. This line could have what you are looking for.
Another detail: adjustable end links on the 3 point. It is never fun attaching something to it, but that helps. And if a loader is important, one that has a skid steer attachment is sure nice (several folks sell new end links for the FEL if one wants to convert later). Extra hydraulic circuits are a real plus (swinging blades, top and tilt, raise/lower/depth adjustments for drawbar disks/plows, swing away tongue on a small bale baler, etc).
Look into the 'affinity' programs. Those are the discounts a brand will give if you belong to a certain organization. Deere gave pretty large discounts for belonging to the 1/4 horse association when I was looking, but had a limited selection of models (nothing I wanted). Since the recession they have opened the range up quite a bit. For the price of a membership it can be a substantial savings. Ask the salesman. Pre-inventory tax time could work your way too.