compact utility tractor with 2500# FEL capacity and mid pto? Shuttle shift 4x4

[Farmer495]

Utility tractor for that weight. M5660SU if buying new?

 

[PEJ5]

Thanks, orange isn’t the only color in consideration. Still learning about sizes and capabilities.
Mainly looking for a good quality item, I have seen lots of abused kubotas that are still working.

Here are a couple of suggestions for the other Orange. I have a Kioti DK5010HS (hydraulic shuttle). It is quoted to lift 2700 lbs front and rear and weighs about 5000 lbs including the loader. Tires are loaded(800lbs) and my concrete counter weight is 1400. On level ground I would be comfortable removing 2200lb pallets at 24" to 48". The hydraulic shuttle allows you to change direction without clutching, but you have to be slowed down or stopped. Also, it (only) has 8Forward and 8Reverse.
The Kioti NX series may be a better choice if it is in your price range. It is SynhroShuttle (similar??) But 24F24R so it can go much slower when desired. It is much heavier at 4600lbs not counting the approx 1500lb loader and has greater lift capacities.

 

[Arctic Taco]

Thanks, I was looking at the Kioti models. How do you like their control touch? Good response?
Do you have many hrs on yours? Pretty durable?

 

[PEJ5]

Thanks, I was looking at the Kioti models. How do you like their control touch? Good response?
Do you have many hrs on yours? Pretty durable?

The shuttle works well after the hydraulics have warmed up a bit. I use the clutch pedal for the first 15 min in the cold of winter. I figure that is reasonable. At times I do wish it had another range 12F12R, but I just pick a lower initial rpm on the dash control and use the throttle pedal on the floor.
It is a 2016 and I bought it used with 470 hrs and now the has about 535 (rookie). It is rock solid so far and it is a beast - the only tractor I have owned and operated so I have nothing to compare to. The concrete counterweight really makes a difference for stability and traction on my slopes.

 

[Diggin It]

or NH/LS?

Since you brought it up and no one else has commented, keep something in mind. LS makes the smaller NH models. Look at them closely and you'll find LS MTron tags on them. I'm not sure who makes their larger utility size machines, but I don't think NH makes anything any more.