Wow! ! ! We are finally closing on our house this Friday. Yay! ! ! I should be getting myself to the Kubota dealer in the next couple of weeks. I am leaning toward the
L4701 due to budget reasons. I've even been considering used tractors, but the compacts hold their value so well, I keep thinking that I'm better off spending a little extra money on the new one.
I was talking to a neighbor and he told me about the Kubota he bought some years ago for his new property. He had a lot of upfront work to do, and realized after a year or two that the tractor was sitting in the barn way more than it was being used. He said that he now rents a tractor once a year to do the work he needs. I've read all the threads about the pros and cons of buying vs. renting, and I understand over the course of many years buying pays off. But wow, I am wondering if I am in the same situation that he was. A lot of upfront work, and then a lot less work after the first year or two. $35,000 is a lot of money to spend, to see the tractor and implements sit in the barn. I might have more work to do down the line than I realize, but that's hard to say. I've thought about going a bit smaller, like the
L3901, to save a little money, but I've heard too many folks say, not to go too small. I've seen some real nice 2WD MX tractors at a great price, but everyone says don't get 2WD. One thing I do know is I have to get these pastures ready to sprig and seed for coastal by the spring, so New, Used or Rent. . . I gotta get a tractor and implements.
