Green Horn

Appygirl · Aug 28, 2007

Thank you, I was gone trail riding for 8 days, camped in 4 places as we headed east. It was fantastic!! Almost made it to Lake Huron but ran out of time.

Z that is good to know about the tax exempt and will check into Williams.

I got a phone call from a dealer that I had visited while I was gone. HUbby answered it, the guy identified himself and asked if he knew anything about me shopping for a tractor

. Too funny! Hubby said I do know about it and she is still shopping, but right now she is on a trail ride. No secrets here!

Appygirl · Sep 10, 2007

HI there, a couple of questions folks.

1. In comparing the MF1540 and Kubota L3940 I found a slight difference in the wheel base of 5 inches, Kubota being wider. Is that enough difference to be significant in stability?

2. The pto on the Kubota has a greater flow of 9.8 compared to 9.1 for implements. Again, is the difference enough to make a difference in performance?

Thanks

Z-Michigan · Sep 10, 2007

Wheelbase is the length between the two axles, not width. I consider 5" pretty significant. It will make for a noticeably smoother ride.

The greater flow is hydraulic flow, yes? That's a moderate difference - not a whole lot. Important question is, do you have any plans for external hydraulic powered implements, like a power rake? If not, this doesn't matter. If you do, you may want more hydraulic flow than either one offers.

Spiveyman · Sep 10, 2007

Z-Michigan, I'm impressed that you can tell the difference between 5" inches of wheel base.

Maybe my farm's too bumpy or something, or maybe it's because I go everywhere in 3-hi

, but that wouldn't make a huge difference to me. It's not a passenger car, but then again I prefer a truck with stiffer springs. I'm weird that way.

I agree about the hydraulic flow. What implements are you considering that require it? Back hoe? If you know what you want to run that will help size the flow you need.

Appygirl · Sep 11, 2007

Thanks Z and Spiveyman. No plans for a back hoe. I will hope to remove old rotted stumps using the bucket. Getting close to purchase time and I can't wait to get out and get the paddocks and small pastures cleaned up!!

canoetrpr · Sep 11, 2007

Appygirl:

I think that either of those machines are good choices. I would strongly bias the choice to the one that feels better, has better dealer support etc.

Kubota's reliability and resale value is generally fantastic in CUTs not sure how this compares to the 15xx series Masseys.

Spiveyman · Sep 11, 2007

Howdy, no plans for a back hoe huh? Well.... whatever you do, don't read this thread:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/93187-best-way-remove-tree.html? hee hee

As a true TBN'er I have taken an oath to help my fellow TBN patriots spend their money as efficiently and completely as possible on all things tractor related!

Just kidding around with you. I read that thing and now have the most aweful urge for a back-hoe. (Thanks Eddie!

)

So, taking out stumps with a FEL... you gonna' have a tooth bar for that thing? You'll need one. Most folks around here would probably tell you that a FEL isn't made for that kind of work, but at the very least you'll need a tooth bar.

Appygirl · Sep 11, 2007

Yeah you're funny! The stumps are not flat on the ground. I have a 2 track that goes to the back of my property and the stumps are on the left side kinda up on a burm(sp?), so I'll be just a tad under it. They are pretty rotted, I'll probably be able just to push them around.
Dam its cold and raining~burrr...54 degrees right now. When I do purchase tractor I'll be checking the weather site to make sure I'll be able to have fun for at least a few days.

Spiveyman · Sep 11, 2007

Hopefully that will work for you, but I am serious about the tooth bar. It makes a huge difference.

It's freezing here too today, barely got up to 80°.

I have a BIL in Michigan, everytime I fret the cold I can email him. He'll talk about riding his snowmobile to work and I feel all better.

Z-Michigan · Sep 11, 2007

I drove from Mackinaw City home today with stops in Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Traverse City. Freakish weather today. We stopped at the top of Arcadia Bluffs and the wind was like 30-40mph. Wow. Not to mention all the intense downpours.

Both are fine tractors. I guess I would lean toward the Kubota, if you've eliminated all options but the Kubota and MF, but either one should be fine. If the MF was a lot cheaper, I might get it instead.