Features best included at time of purchase

[Steppenwolfe]

Again I ask why? But as always you have nothing with any real foundation to add!

And as always... I won't argue the point with you. You buy what you want and I'll by Kubota.

 

[whitehair]

Heading into my final phase before ordering a tractor...I have a list of features I think I want installed at or before purchase.

In no particular order:
3 sets of rear remote, 1 w/detent.
3rd function valve in front for grapple.
Telescoping lower links.
Pin-style stabilizer arms.
Position controlled 3pt
Top and Tilt hydraulic 3pt links
3pt adjustment lever near the hitch
Suspension seat with arm rests
3rd function integrated on FEL joystick
If HST, throttle linked and cruise

What am I missing? Only Tractor features, not implements. Will be doing about 5 acres of rotary cutting and 14 of tree work (pine plantation) about an acre of food plot. Will need to maintain driveway of 200 ft or so and paths across acreage.

Bluetooth is always good and HDMI port

 

[Tony H]

I always wanted a down pressure 3pt hitch. My soil... Augers are useless without down force

P. S. Not sure why there is a love for Kubotas without back up. My neighbor is overkill with maintenance on his. He buys OEM fluids and parts. He doesn't work it hard on his hobby farm and he has plenty of issues.

 

[artf]

My short list would be:

- FEL SSL QA - I'm not hunting down brand specific attachments.
- Bucket Hooks (4) - buckets w No hooks are just plain wrong.
- Lights Front & Rear, then more lights on each side. Ha, you don't think you need them until you neeeeeeed them.
- 2 Power Ports - 1 cell - 1 sprayer/other attachment
- 3pt QA in addition to the hydraulics & tilt
- Roof/Sun Shade

My long list would add:

- Cab w/heat & air
- Radio
- Taxi driver rear view mirror
- Shotgun/Carbine Rack up on Cab Headliner

 

[oldtimer 66]

Along with the air ride seat and arm rests, how about a swivel seat? Whish I had one.

 

[riptides]

My tractors and utility vehicles have been well equipped at the dealer for simple stuff -

-mirrors
-arm rests
-upgraded seats
-welded hooks
-and extra remotes

I figured the dealer/manufacturer would know best on positioning and placement of some of the above.

 

[Bobrown14]

I've got everything on your list + cab (no hooks on bucket) - cabs come with lighting ac and heat - very very comfy on a 15F degree day or a 95F degree day cutting grass and no dust.... did I say no dust!

Check your LS dealer, they are in stock at my local dealer (with cabs).

You will have to divert a 3rd rear remote for your grapple. They will do that at your dealer or you can do it cheaper prolly.

I bought my 2021 LS-MT352 @ 28.5K no taxes but paid delivery with 20hrs on the clock Love my shuttle shift, diff lock and 4x4. The cool thing about LS is pretty much everything on your list is standard on the MT-3 series. Mine has filled tires and 3rd remote + front and rear float to go with.

If yer a bigger fella - go see the tractors in person and see how you like getting in and out of them because with tractors getting in and out is a thing. With my LS I'm glad I'm only 175#s and 5'10" tall. Took me a while to get used to getting in and out easily and I ain't that big.

It took me a year plus during covid to find this one. No one had any new cabs in stock with no delivery date. The local dealers are finally getting in new stock. Suggest taking a test drive or 4 and get the feel of ease (or not) entry.

Cant say enough about how getting in and out is important. Something simple like that was how I found my tractor. The fella that originally bought had trouble getting in and out.
Hooking up implements is a thing and its in and out. Also I'm glad to have a rear remote lift for the 3pt hitch.

 

[Torvy]

Bluetooth is always good and HDMI port

I got my wife some ear protection that has that built in. I used to listen to a lot of music while I worked as a kid. Now, I tend to prefer the quiet.

 

[Torvy]

Check your LS dealer, they are in stock at my local dealer (with cabs).

You will have to divert a 3rd rear remote for your grapple. They will do that at your dealer or you can do it cheaper prolly.

I bought my 2021 LS-MT352 @ 28.5K no taxes but paid delivery with 20hrs on the clock Love my shuttle shift, diff lock and 4x4. The cool thing about LS is pretty much everything on your list is standard on the MT-3 series. Mine has filled tires and 3rd remote + front and rear float to go with.

If yer a bigger fella - go see the tractors in person and see how you like getting in and out of them because with tractors getting in and out is a thing. With my LS I'm glad I'm only 175#s and 5'10" tall. Took me a while to get used to getting in and out easily and I ain't that big.

I was at a couple of LS dealers this morning. On had about 10 MT2 series, but nothing bigger. The other guy had 3x the inventory, but other than 1 MT357 with a cab, they were either 2 series or few MT3 E-series. The worst part at that store is no one came out to check on me and the door had a do not enter sign. My biggest problem with LS is simply not having an opportunity to actually drive one in the models I want. I am a biggish guy...6'1" 230. I don't want to get in and out more than necessary... that adds to the negative of a cab.

Not all 3rd function run off back remotes. Some are added with the rest of the FEL hydraulics up front. I prefer that setup, even of it costs a little more.

 

[Torvy]

My short list would be:

- FEL SSL QA - I'm not hunting down brand specific attachments.
- Bucket Hooks (4) - buckets w No hooks are just plain wrong.
- Lights Front & Rear, then more lights on each side. Ha, you don't think you need them until you neeeeeeed them.
- 2 Power Ports - 1 cell - 1 sprayer/other attachment
- 3pt QA in addition to the hydraulics & tilt
- Roof/Sun Shade

My long list would add:

- Cab w/heat & air
- Radio
- Taxi driver rear view mirror
- Shotgun/Carbine Rack up on Cab Headliner

I saw a tractor come into the dealership today, the 'roof' had lost a battle with tree. Looked like the operator drove into a low hanging branch.

I like the gun rack/holster idea...I think I can figure something out on that, though.

 

[Oz_Kioti]

I am a biggish guy...6'1" 230. I don't want to get in and out more than necessary... that adds to the negative of a cab.

I'm not familiar with specific CUTs and small utility tractors, but the RX8030 level floor (ie - no hump) is a plus for me. So that aspect could well be a candidate for your list.

I'm also around 6'1", and don't have to do too much contorting to get in & out of the cab, however whenever the dealer guys get in & out, they always tilt the steering column right up to give max clearance between the steering wheel and the seat.

 

[hornett22]

Why? They haven’t impressed me more than others!

Me either.

 

[CalG]

Though the OP has stated he is not interested in a cab.

IF you are considering a cab tractor, Get all the hydraulics and Climate control features you ever felt you might need! or pay dearly to get them fit after sale!

 

[EddieWalker]

Your list seems pretty complete, but if you are ordering from the factory, I wonder how long it will take for you to get it? On another post, somebody posted that Kubota is saying it's a year wait to get a new tractor from the factory. I signed the purchase order for a new Massey Ferguson 4707 two months ago and I was told it would be 3 to six months before one arrived. And that wasn't anything custom, just their basic model.

Before committing to the Massey, I was positive that I wanted something Tier3, so I was only looking at used tractors. No brand in particular, but I've always thought that Kubota was the standard that the other brands tried to measure up to. I still believe this, but so far, I have never bought a Kubota, but it's where I always start my search and then compare with other brands to see who has more features, or costs less.

My very favorite place to go to look at used tractors with a huge selection of different brands is J & K just South of Tyler on 155 towards Lake *********. https://www.jandksales.net/

What's really great about them is that they have dozens of used tractors in their yard that you can climb into and look over, right next to each other. A few brands really surprised me by how worn out they looked with just a few hundred hours on them. Others surprised me by how nice they where, like Massey. I know that how they where treated is how they looked, but I also feel that some of the wear and tear on them also showed how well they where built.

If you have not committed to a brand yet, and you are in the area, it's worth your time to see what they have just to look at a variety of different brands all at the same time.

 

[Torvy]

Thanks, @EddieWalker . I was just in Tyler on Monday. Stopped by Coker. I was going to look at the Case dealer, too but made a wrong turn and headed toward Greenville. (where I was eventually going anyway). I'll have to make a point of heading down to J and K. Do you know anything about RJ Power in Longview? They have Kioti and TYM with a nice place to test drive them. Some people will not like them because they also sell UTV and things like that. Which dealer did you use for the MF?

I am fortunately not pressed to buy too soon. I could have picked up a T494 a few weeks ago, but I have no building in which to store it, yet. Hopefully, that will be remedied in the next 60-90 days. At least the build site is clear!

 

[EddieWalker]

I bought my first tractor from Coker and got a great deal. If it's in stock, he will have the best price. He has also had a variety of different brands since then, but always had Zetor. My neighbor is a pilot, and Steve was a bush pilot in Alaska a long time ago. They get along great and I considered Zetor because of this, but after looking at a few that where not very old at J & K, I just couldn't do it.

I haven't been to the new Case location yet. It looks like they spent a lot of money on that building!!! I have an older Case dozer and I really like the guys in the parts department, but I also really hate how poorly Case supports older equipment. I've had to search salvage yards for parts when Case doesn't have what I need.

I ordered the Massey from PR Equipment in Kerens TX. There are two Massey dealers that are closer, but I'm not a fan of either of them, so I'm giving Nick at PR a try. To me, it's the same tractor wherever I buy it from, but he convinced me that he would be there if I needed something. I can't say for sure if this is true or not since I don't have the tractor yet. There is another Massey dealer up in Paris Texas called Cunningham that one of my clients goes to. They cut hay for a living all over the area and all of their equipment is Massey. He sort of got me to thinking about Massey as a top level brand to consider when I was pretty much committed to Kubota.

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