Comparison

[nards444]

Alright getting close to purchasing. This is what I have for now

All machines are with a loader, front blower, and cab, and HST

Kioti 2510 28k note field cab, factory cab but installed by dealer no AC

Kubota 2650 32k. factory ac and heat cab

Used Kubota 3350 cab loader, blower, MMM and ballast box, 2016 180 hours 27k

Dealers are close enough, but Kioti is 4 miles vs 10-12, both pick up for free during warranty, dealer either way seems to be even

Questions is the Kubota worth 4k more? Second on the used one seems like a good deal but called another kubota dealer and they said lots of problems with the 3350s in cold weather with the DPF plugging, also paying for a MMM I dont want, and they said good luck selling because nobody wants those around here

I am getting a price for the B2601 as well same config but would be a aftermarket cab, not sure on price difference but seems like capabilites as a 2650 short of ac, tilt wheel and few other things.

 

[offshell]

Alright getting close to purchasing. This is what I have for now

All machines are with a loader, front blower, and cab, and HST

Kioti 2510 28k note field cab, factory cab but installed by dealer no AC

Kubota 2650 32k. factory ac and heat cab

Used Kubota 3350 cab loader, blower, MMM and ballast box, 2016 180 hours 27k

Dealers are close enough, but Kioti is 4 miles vs 10-12, both pick up for free during warranty, dealer either way seems to be even

Questions is the Kubota worth 4k more? Second on the used one seems like a good deal but called another kubota dealer and they said lots of problems with the 3350s in cold weather with the DPF plugging, also paying for a MMM I dont want, and they said good luck selling because nobody wants those around here

I am getting a price for the B2601 as well same config but would be a aftermarket cab, not sure on price difference but seems like capabilites as a 2650 short of ac, tilt wheel and few other things.

I don't know anything personally about the 2510 since there were no Kioti dealers nearby, but I just bought a b2650 cab a bit ago and heard the same about the 3350. I'd be very hesitant to get one. The price on the Kubota with loader and blower is very close to what I ended up paying. They included the rear lights, radio, and rim guard for about that price. I'd go drive them both around if you can. I'd be curious how the dealer installed cab on the Kioti compared with the factory cab for the Kubota especially with the b2650 hydro noise.

 

[nards444]

I don't know anything personally about the 2510 since there were no Kioti dealers nearby, but I just bought a b2650 cab a bit ago and heard the same about the 3350. I'd be very hesitant to get one. The price on the Kubota with loader and blower is very close to what I ended up paying. They included the rear lights, radio, and rim guard for about that price. I'd go drive them both around if you can. I'd be curious how the dealer installed cab on the Kioti compared with the factory cab for the Kubota especially with the b2650 hydro noise.

Thanks on the confirmation on the 3350, didn't know if they were blowing smoke. Sounded good at first, but in reality Im paying for a MMM that I wont use and capability that I dont need.

As far as comparisons 2510 vs 2650.

The Kioti is almost 500lbs heavier, hydraulic pump pumps faster, loader can lift an inch higher

The kubota rear hitch can lift 400lbs more, is slightly faster in speed and carries around 1 gallon more of fuel, and at full height loader can handle about 100 more lbs.

All in all they are pretty close machines, not sure one really makes the case over the other, but the question is the factory installed cab with AC worth 4k??? Not sure one thing on the Kioti is the Cab comes from the factory so assuming the engineering with it is better than an aftermarket.

 

[ericm979]

My local Kubota dealer strongly discouraged me from getting a 3350. I ended up getting a much larger tractor. Even though my land is steep and wooded (why I wanted the small tractor for manuverability) I'm glad I did. I use it to it's full capabilities more often than I expected I would.

Branson is coming out with a 25hp tractor in the same size category as an L2501 but built heavier like all Bransons.

Branson's emissions system is easy to remove should it be a problem. Tier 4 tractors under 75hp have less strict emissions limits than over 75hp or diesel trucks and dont' use DEF. Except for a few models like the 3350 the systems are pretty reliable. And it's nice to not breathe diesel soot.

Seems like if you want to run the tractor in the summer you'll want AC in the cab. With a lot of glass it'll get hot in the sun.

 

[nards444]

My local Kubota dealer strongly discouraged me from getting a 3350. I ended up getting a much larger tractor. Even though my land is steep and wooded (why I wanted the small tractor for manuverability) I'm glad I did. I use it to it's full capabilities more often than I expected I would.

Branson is coming out with a 25hp tractor in the same size category as an L2501 but built heavier like all Bransons.

Branson's emissions system is easy to remove should it be a problem. Tier 4 tractors under 75hp have less strict emissions limits than over 75hp or diesel trucks and dont' use DEF. Except for a few models like the 3350 the systems are pretty reliable. And it's nice to not breathe diesel soot.

Seems like if you want to run the tractor in the summer you'll want AC in the cab. With a lot of glass it'll get hot in the sun.

Yeah we dont have a branson dealer I dont think in the state even, have TYM close same thing though. As far as AC I wont mow with it, and I would think if I can get the doors off, it will probably be alright

 

[offshell]

Thanks on the confirmation on the 3350, didn't know if they were blowing smoke. Sounded good at first, but in reality Im paying for a MMM that I wont use and capability that I dont need.

As far as comparisons 2510 vs 2650.

The Kioti is almost 500lbs heavier, hydraulic pump pumps faster, loader can lift an inch higher

The kubota rear hitch can lift 400lbs more, is slightly faster in speed and carries around 1 gallon more of fuel, and at full height loader can handle about 100 more lbs.

All in all they are pretty close machines, not sure one really makes the case over the other, but the question is the factory installed cab with AC worth 4k??? Not sure one thing on the Kioti is the Cab comes from the factory so assuming the engineering with it is better than an aftermarket.

How much glass can you open or take off from the Kioti in the summer? I'd worry about sitting in a greenhouse without AC on a cab model. With the B2650 you can only open the rear window. I know even close to 60 degrees I've been turning the AC on as it heats up in the sun. So far I've been very happy with the Kubota. Though if I didn't have storage and transport constraints I'd probably have looked at the Grand L series and still might add one depending on how this one does with the snow next winter.

 

[nards444]

Not sure on the doors yet. TYM doors come off easy. If the doors can be removed at least, and you got over head cover it shouldnt be that big of a problem, not like it gets 110 here or anything. Its worth a consideration though.

Ive kind of thrown out the 2650 as for the same price Kioti has a 3510 with ac and heat, and the TYM has either a 39hp or 47 hp tractor for the same price. So at this stage Ive opted for the smaller tractor I think.

 

[Tractorable]

A lady on this forum just picked up a new Yanmar YT235 Cab for $23K. The YT235C has heat, A/C, and a mid-PTO for front blower. More tractor for less money, and Yanmar builds the entire tractor, including the engine, in Japan. Might be worth a look.

Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411926

 

[nards444]

A lady on this forum just picked up a new Yanmar YT235 Cab for $23K. The YT235C has heat, A/C, and a mid-PTO for front blower. More tractor for less money, and Yanmar builds the entire tractor, including the engine, in Japan. Might be worth a look.

Compact right for me? Thinking of a new Deere.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ons/411926-compact-right-me-thinking-new.html

Thanks have to check it out. When I built it with a loader and cab and front blower it was 40k online. 23k was just the tractor price unless she got some monster rebates.