First Tractor- HELP ME!!!

[joe5986]

First-thanks everyone for the advice. I will now be doing some further research on Mahindra, Massey,and Kioti. I really do not want to rule anything out as i would hate to regret things later.

Any other implements people recommend highly based on what i am looking at? Ballast box? How is the mowing quality with all of these tractors?

Should i go with turf tires to start off and get something else later on if i need to?

thanks again everyone!

 

[k0ua]

I might be able to help a little.. sometimes it is hard to envision exactly what a person may want to do with their new tractor. The 5 acres of mowing call out for the BX or the JD as a finish mower. Lighter tractor, etc. But the wood hauling and rock moving, may call for something bigger. My idea of rock moving is often moving over 1000 lb rocks.. Light grading?.. well it depends. If I were you I would MAYBE look bigger. Tractors have a way of "shrinking" after you get them. They seem really big at first, then often the owner wants them to do more and more. As for the turf tires..Vs R4 Industrial vs. Ag tires.. unfortunately you have to choose now, as the wheels are different for each type of tire. Of course you can buy new wheels and tires, but that can be a chunk of change.
I have 7 acres and a Dk35se a tractor about 4 sizes bigger than the SCUTS we are discussing here.. Now whether you need something that big, I doubt it, and it would make a lousy mowing tractor (too heavy) in my opinion. But it sure will move wood and rocks and dig and grade! Good luck in what ever you choose.

James K0UA

 

[DAY]

12 Acres? Like the guy said in "Jaws", you're gonna need a bigger "boat"!
However, since you are new to the beasts, I suggest that you rent one for a week/weekend, and try it out. A dealer that really wants your business may even have "loaner" for free.

 

[joe5986]

i should have been more specific: i own 12 acres, of which approximately 5 is grass. have about 4 acres of field - which i will leave a field, and like 3 acres of a mash between barns/trees/pond/misc.

i dont think that i will be lifting 1000 lb rocks, or 1000 lbs OF rock... but hey ya never know!

just spoke with a Mahindra rep, and he quoted me the Max 25 with a Mower, loader, and 5 ft blade for 16k, which was higher than the quotes for a 1 series or a larger BX. now i REALLY am confused. i have not read much about the mahindra up until this point....

this is going to be a harder decision than i thought!

 

[k0ua]

i should have been more specific: i own 12 acres, of which approximately 5 is grass. have about 4 acres of field - which i will leave a field, and like 3 acres of a mash between barns/trees/pond/misc.

i dont think that i will be lifting 1000 lb rocks, or 1000 lbs OF rock... but hey ya never know!

just spoke with a Mahindra rep, and he quoted me the Max 25 with a Mower, loader, and 5 ft blade for 16k, which was higher than the quotes for a 1 series or a larger BX. now i REALLY am confused. i have not read much about the mahindra up until this point....

this is going to be a harder decision than i thought!

Ok thats cool, now we are zeroing in on your needs/interests a little better. So you will probably be better served by a SCUT.. The Mahindra Max is kinda of a "large" SCUT, with a little better specs on the loader etc. As others have said, the JD in that size is the hot item right now for ease of use and features. Check out the dealers tho and see which offer the best deal and easiest to get along with, and check out their service departments too.

James K0UA

 

[eagle107]

I would definitely look at the JD 1026R SCUT; that is the best SCUT I think right now. However, you might want to see if the new Kioti CS2410 SCUT is out yet. That looks nice too. It was suppose to be available at the end of April. I believe this SCUT was based on the old Shibaura/New Holland SCUT models; I think Shibaura sold the tooling to Kioti to make this SCUT.

CS2410: Kioti’s First Ever Subcompact Tractor - TractorByNet.com

Here is a link below showing the new Kioti SCUT:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-buying-pricing/234514-kioti-cs2410.html

 

[dkizerian]

The Mahindra Max 25 is a little bit bigger than the 1026 & bx

I have an older Kubota B7300 (16hp) and the size is perfect just wish it had more power all around.

If I was spending your money I'd look into tractors closer to the size of the B series, but these are getting higher in price from where you're at now.

 

[Martian]

With the more recent info I do believe you will still be better served with a SCUT than a larger CUT. If mowing is the main priority, a SCUT will be nicer to use. I haven't looked much into the new Kioti, but I believe it is like the Mahindra - a little larger than the Deere 1 and Kubota BX. Not that it's a bad thing, just depends on what you want/need.

 

[the6shooter]

Please don't be afraid to look for some of the tractor packages also. That is something I did for myself.
Don't be afraid to just pick up used implements, there are alot of that stuff out there that still have lots of life left in them.
You can for instance, buy tourself a new tractor with the loader, I will use a massy furguson here in Oklahoma, it's a massey 1529 w/ loader for $15000.00
It is posted on tractorhouse.com, then buy the mid mount mower with it, that is extra, then pick up a rotary cutter used.
I can tell you now, with 12 acres 28 to 30 h.p. would in all reality be what your looking for. I started out with the M.F. 1528 gear, I am glad iI did, but with what I do with mine I traded off and got a M.F. 1643. But I had the need for a larger unit.

We could all sit here and debate the color, prefferance here untill time ends, and still be in the same boat. but with your needs and your money, you'll have to make your tractor your own.

And if you ever need to sell it, at least a 29 or 30 H.P. tractor everybody will be looking to take it home with them.
Good Luck
david

 

[Coginchaug]

HI,
I am doing the same thing you are except I have been looking for about 6 weeks. I have about 9 acres and will be using in a very similar fashion. When I started I was looking at JD and Kubota, I might suggest you look at Massey. While I haven't made a buy decision yet I am leaning towards a Red Tractor due to price for performance. Also consider loaded tires and a rear snow blower if you look at snow blowers. I might try using just the FEL for snow removal but with two driveways and a parking area I am thinking of adding a blower. Why the rear one? So I can have the FEL for cleanup if needed, added weight, and I don't want to change out a FEL for a snow blower when its 10 degrees outside. So what if I have to turn around a few times with a rear blower.