I highly recommend asking to demo each like duffer said hooking up implements etc. Your LS will probably have a lot more features (IF needed compared to the JD).
I demoed a JD 73(?) E series and Massey 70hp which has no dpf nor def. I did like the JD being a little smaller & more nimble feeling. But, it had been in the shop for a month, then had started having issues a few days after it arrived eventually not starting. It was only a few years old around 500hrs. To me that says a lot. Granted, only time will tell with the MF.. also I couldn’t find a JD with a buddy seat to try out with kids.
I had similar needs and ended up going with a Massey 4707. It was a little more than your quote but my local LS dealer an hour away was a jerk (and wanted the same price for the Massey from another dealer.)
I did think the LS was nice, but really like my Massey with the wider tires & larger cab. It seemed a little nicer. I’m 6’4 and appreciate the space with my 3 kids. I can get them all in if needed. One in buddy seat, another in lap and another on other side. I don’t do any substantial work with all 3 but if need to do something it’s nice to just throw them all in & go.
You’ll love the cab with bushhogging, no question. I do enjoy our smaller open station when it’s nice out but if you have to mow much in summer it’s worth every penny, especially if you hit a yellow jacket nest late summer!
I was really interested in the Kubota new deluxe M series around 70 hp but I couldn’t wait another 6-10 months. It’s more expensive for sure than your LS quote but our older 50 hp kubota Never had issues...it was a great tractor.
Good luck and Demo at your property if possible is my recommendation!
I demoed a JD 73(?) E series and Massey 70hp which has no dpf nor def. I did like the JD being a little smaller & more nimble feeling. But, it had been in the shop for a month, then had started having issues a few days after it arrived eventually not starting. It was only a few years old around 500hrs. To me that says a lot. Granted, only time will tell with the MF.. also I couldn’t find a JD with a buddy seat to try out with kids.
I had similar needs and ended up going with a Massey 4707. It was a little more than your quote but my local LS dealer an hour away was a jerk (and wanted the same price for the Massey from another dealer.)
I did think the LS was nice, but really like my Massey with the wider tires & larger cab. It seemed a little nicer. I’m 6’4 and appreciate the space with my 3 kids. I can get them all in if needed. One in buddy seat, another in lap and another on other side. I don’t do any substantial work with all 3 but if need to do something it’s nice to just throw them all in & go.
You’ll love the cab with bushhogging, no question. I do enjoy our smaller open station when it’s nice out but if you have to mow much in summer it’s worth every penny, especially if you hit a yellow jacket nest late summer!
I was really interested in the Kubota new deluxe M series around 70 hp but I couldn’t wait another 6-10 months. It’s more expensive for sure than your LS quote but our older 50 hp kubota Never had issues...it was a great tractor.
Good luck and Demo at your property if possible is my recommendation!