Decisions Decisions.

[Cpenn481]

Thanks a lot. I looked at Barlow earlier tonight after seeing it on another post. A lot of used equipment but it had no prices so I couldn't judge it. Was actually planning on calling them tomorrow just to see what they had to say. I own a small trucking company so delivery isn't a problem at all. I can always send a truck by to pick up no matter where I find it. I will try your link and see if t gets me anymore info than I found earlier. Thanks again.

 

[Tompet]

They posted prices on and off in past, but Brady Barlow mentioned there was some problem posting prices. I thought it was priced at around $18 or $19k.

if you google " kubota b2920 " under images a photo will come up with an old doghouse and goose decoy. It was the photo I posted on this site when Barlow's delivered. The company everything attachments picked up the photo for their model description. It was amusing to see my backyard as first image when that kubota model was googled.

Not trying to dissuade you from your original two choices, but I had an scut (Massey 2310tlb) and since you inferred you kind of liked the size of the L2501 over the Deere scut, I agreed and thought the used 2920 would be a step up in size with BH and budget.

Anyway, post how you make out. Good luck on your search.

 

[4570Man]

That excavator was a 7,000 pound machine. A SCUT or even a cut can't come even remotely close to matching it's ability.

 

[Cpenn481]

I appreciate all info. My 2 choices are what I have found and like at this point in the search. Biggest problem I have come across thus far is getting a backhoe on anything bigger and staying in my price range and it still be low hours. I know folks say there is no real such thing as too big but I believe there is in my case. My father in law has a 40 hp JD with bh and it would be as big as I wanted to go. I just find the under 30 hp stuff more in my budget range and property size range for maintaining after the initial project is finished. I like the one you posted for sure. I will be checking on it tomorrow.

 

[Cpenn481]

That excavator was a 7,000 pound machine. A scout or even a cut can't come even remotely close to matching it's ability.

You are absolutely right and I don't expect it too. That said I also didn't expect the excavator to pick up and walk off with 50 foot pine trees either. But it did.

 

[jeff9366]

My 2 choices are what I have found and like at this point in the search.
My father in law has a 40 hp JD with backhoe and it is as big as I want to go.
I find under 30 hp stuff in my budget range and property size range for maintenance after initial clearing.

The Deere 1026r has a two-speed HST transmission. The Deere 1026r has a Cat 1 - LIMITED Three Point Hitch. The 1026r has 25.1 hp @ 3,200 rpm from 68 cubic inches displacement.

The Kubota L2501 has a three-speed HST transmission. The L2501 has a (full) Cat 1 hitch and plenty of room in the rear to mount implements. The L2501 has 24.8 hp @ 2,200 rpm form 100 cubic inches displacement. The L2501 has more torque and will be quieter.

My own proclivity would be to omit the Backhoe from your consideration and rent the Cat 303 excavator from time to time. Will you need an excavator more than once more, once you have a tractor? After the Cat 303 you will disappointed with the power of a backhoe on either tractor.

To me, the Three Point Hitch the key component of the tractor. That is where you apply tractor power.

I trust you will burn your debris. For clearing brush and piling debris a Ratchet Rake attachment for the FEL bucket is the berries. Sold by the T-B-N store, store button in the black band at top of this page. I have used a Ratchet Rake on both my B3300SU and L3560 tractors with great satisfaction.

VIDEO: ratchet rake brush clearing - YouTube

ARCHIVE LINK: Google


Bush Hog is a key implement to keep nature from reclaiming your land. You Georgia jungle is likely similar to my Florida jungle. I generally 'Hog twice per year. I always have the complementary Ratchet Rake on the bucket when I am 'Hogging.

Either tractor will tow quite large tree trunks to a burn pile. A tractor's large rear wheels provide tremendous mechanical advantage when PULLING.

 

[Cpenn481]

Educate me please on the difference between a cat 1 limited and a regular cat 1. I know there is a lift weight difference but otherwise ignorant to the difference. Thanks

 

[jeff9366]

Educate me please on the difference between a cat 1 limited and a regular cat 1.

The T-B-N archive is your friend LINK: Google:T-B-N

The 3-Pt on an L2501 is the same size as the 3-Pt on a (1939) Ford 9N/2N/8N for which 3-Pt implements were originally designed. There is plenty of open space to make mounting implements (relatively) easy. I am 97% sure every Category 1 implement will fit a L2501 with no interference.

I was surprised when I bought a premo Ford Series 101 moldboard plow, engineered for the Ford 9N/2N/8N, that the plow beam collided with the frame of my small Kubota B3300SU even though the B3300SU has a (full) Cat 1 hitch. Live and learn.

The Series 101 plow fits behind my L-series, L3560, perfectly.

What ongoing tasks do you conjure for a $6,000 small tractor Backoe that covers the Three Point Hitch while installed?


When you are posting at 2:42 AM you have TRACTOR FEVER.

 

[Cpenn481]

The T-B-N archive is your friend LINK: Google:T-B-N

The 3-Pt on an L2501 is the same size as the 3-Pt on a (1939) Ford 9N/2N/8N for which 3-Pt implements were originally designed. There is plenty of open space to make mounting implements (relatively) easy. I am 97% sure every Category 1 implement will fit a L2501 with no interference.

I was surprised when I bought a premo Ford Series 101 moldboard plow, engineered for the Ford 9N/2N/8N, that the plow beam collided with the frame of my small Kubota B3300SU even though the B3300SU has a (full) Cat 1 hitch. Live and learn.

The Series 101 plow fits behind my L-series, L3560, perfectly.

What ongoing tasks do you conjure for a $6,000 small tractor Backoe that covers the Three Point Hitch while installed?


When you are posting at 2:42 AM you have TRACTOR FEVER.

Installation of new trees, digging up and repairing as well as installing new water lines to various out buildings, Demolition of an old goat shed, ( that's a one time project). The biggest problem with renting an excavator for these task is with what I do for a living my time at home is limited and rental equipment is not always available when I am. If I have a hoe on hand and I swing through the house for an overnight stay and get in at 2 o'clock in the afternoon I can hop on and take care of small task quickly without having to wait on a machine to get there if it's available at all. And for some small task it's cheaper to pay someone else than it is to rent and these things add up over time. Recently I had a water line bust going out to my shop. I wasn't home so my son and son in law came over and dug up 30 feet of water line by hand. If a hoe had been available their job would have been much easier and faster. Recently had an old gas line break also. Another emergency hand dig was required. I live in a very rural area and by nature we are the kind of folks that don't call that gas company to fix a propane gas line because they wouldn't come out and fix it anyway. I have also buried all electrical lines to all outbuildings. I have never had to repair any of them but you can bet your sweet fanny that day will come one day too. All that said a backhoe isn't something I will need a lot but when you do need it, it's almost a priceless commodity. My biggest fear is not getting it and then always wishing I had.

 

[Looking4new]

If it was me, I would go for the TLB, but that is only me.