Buying Advice Compact tractor

[deezler]

You guys are chosing different lenses to wear when comparing tractors.

But it is true, for similar COST, the Kubota is going to be lighter. So if someone is say, shopping on a budget (but who does that, anyway), then to accomplish more heavy duty work or ground engagment, kubota is going to give you less tractor for the money. Different purposes, and they make great machines. Just lighter (generally).

 

[Grandad4]

OK. Fair is fair. What's that GL3240 TLB going to cost? I was comparing like sized and priced, where the 3030 is closer in cost. Why not even talk about B21 or an L39? Or a 7610, or L3400? At least the L3400 is in the same ball park price wise. Clearly there are botas in the same weight range. Never disputed that. I think you just want to cloud the point: weight and hydraulics are king for digging. This isn't about what kubota is or is not, I just used them as an example that there are variations in weight and many are relatively light: all the BXs, all the Bs, L2800/L3400/L4400, their predecessors, etc.... Hmmm this is a pretty good piece of the Kubota line. I stand by my statement.

If the OP goes down to his Kioti or his Kubota dealer (and others, too), he will find equipment that will suit his needs at each place. He can decide for himself what is the best value for his money and which ones he likes best. I'm OK with whatever choice it might be.

 

[catskinner]

I have 8 ac flat and sandy with two horses, and when I started checking out tractors my main concern was a FEL. I figured I would get B2620 hydro Kubota, but now after long reserch, I'm down to choosing either a MF 2635, or a McCormick 10.55 Cab, with a shuttle. It's all in your personal use now and in the future. I found that when messing with the firewood I would overrun the small CUT quickly.

 

[Gary Fowler]

OK, lets give the OP another consideration. Have you considered that you may want a cab on your tractor so you can run it in any kind of weather and stay comfortably warm and dry in winter and cool and dry in summer. Mine was worth the extra $4000-5000 it cost to keep me cool in summer, warm in winter, dry on rainy days and even better insect free (none of those pesky mosquitos, yellow jackets, bumble bees or brown wasps swarming me when bush hogging and it keeps the dust and pollen down a bit also which helps my allergies.
Unfortunately Cabs arent available on small CUT. I think 35-40 HP is about the smallest you can get one on but I do believe that they are becoming available on smaller and smaller tractors as the demand for them is growing.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Unfortunately Cabs arent available on small CUT. I think 35-40 HP is about the smallest you can get one on but I do believe that they are becoming available on smaller and smaller tractors as the demand for them is growing.

The JD 3320 & Kubota 3030 are around 30hp and offer factory cabs. Maybe the OP could check them out. :thumbsup:

 

[Gittyup]

The JD 3320 & Kubota 3030 are around 30hp and offer factory cabs. Maybe the OP could check them out. :thumbsup:

And very nice cabs at that. Also, Kioti is now offering one on CK20 - CK35.

 

[gilbertmsg]

I know nothing about Kubota, but alot about Kioti. I have 10 acres and 5 horses to take care of. The CK 20 fits great in my barn (30' x 40') and paddock. It will move a 700lb round bale with thumb and bucket. I can load manure right out of stalls and move to pile with ease. It tills my small garden, grades a 600' drive. I found a backhoe after purchase of tractor and can dig out most small stumps (4" - 10") with ease. Anything over that I must work at for a while. If you think you need something large,r the CK 27 is the next size tractor frame in the Kioti line. Not much more lifting or pushing ability. If you use something else to mow with either will be a great choice. Good luck and take your time. Always good to sleep on your decisions.

Eddie