Ground clearance

[cmkh3]

So which makes and models would you consider looking at to get around 13"'s of ground clearance. So far I have looked at Branson 2400H and Mahindra 28xlH which both have ground clearance coupled with a lower price tag.
Best
Chris

 

[94BULLITT]

The Kubota B2620 and B2920 have 12.8'' of ground clearance.

 

[QuasarZ]

How big of a tractor are you looking to get?
I just got a Branson 2400H and like it a lot. I could not find any tractor (new or used) that could compete with the price I got.

 

[rayclar]

It depends on which tire you get. If you have turfs you will have a lot less clearance, R1 you will have a lot more clearance.

 

[cmkh3]

How big of a tractor are you looking to get?
I just got a Branson 2400H and like it a lot. I could not find any tractor (new or used) that could compete with the price I got.

I have looked at and driven 5 tractors. In order of driving only no biases (yet) John Deere 1025r FILB, Kubota BX25D, Mahindra 28xlH TLB, Branson 2400H TLB and Massey GC1720TLB.

The two with the greatest ground clearance were the two with the least creature comforts. That said extra lights and "stuff" get broken too easily for me so... The Massey had a very comfortable seat but to swivel it around for the backhoe requires an engineering degree. The one that I would have liked to test drive is not available until July (Branson 2800 H TLB).

If I had to buy one of the 5 I have test driven it would be the Branson 2400, Most beastly small tractor I have driven for the $.
Best
Chris

 

[davrow]

If the backhoe is mounted to a subframe it takes a lot of your ground clearance away. Just something to keep in mind - specs are often without backhoe.

 

[cmkh3]

If the backhoe is mounted to a subframe it takes a lot of your ground clearance away. Just something to keep in mind - specs are often without backhoe.

Is there any consistency between manufacturers for specs if a tractor with a backhoe subframe comes from the manufacturer? For example the John Deere 1025r FILB.
Thanks
Chris

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't think anyone lists the backhoes ground clearance.

 

[GManBart]

I don't think anyone lists the backhoes ground clearance.

Rut roh, a comparison of the BX to the Max and Branson again!

 

[cmkh3]

Rut roh, a comparison of the BX to the Max and Branson again!

Brand comparison no ground clearance information yes.
Best
Chris

 

[Cherokee140]

Brand comparison no ground clearance information yes.
Best
Chris

Oh no...no specs for something....I bet some peoples heads are spinning.

Look at to what kind of hills can clime....one of my projects...if it ever stops raining is to work on a pond, I have been inside the pond with the bx but it did drag the backhoe on the way out. That angle is something you might look into.

 

[GManBart]

Brand comparison no ground clearance information yes.
Best
Chris

I wasn't suggesting it was a brand comparison, just particular models of brands being compared. Some folks get sort of spun up when anybody compares a BX to a Max because the Max is a bit larger, and would be better compared to a B series.

I think that happens because of pricing issues more than anything else...Kubota tends to be more expensive than Mahindra, so folks don't always compare equivalent models in order to keep to a certain price point (understandable).

 

[cmkh3]

I wasn't suggesting it was a brand comparison, just particular models of brands being compared. Some folks get sort of spun up when anybody compares a BX to a Max because the Max is a bit larger, and would be better compared to a B series.

I think that happens because of pricing issues more than anything else...Kubota tends to be more expensive than Mahindra, so folks don't always compare equivalent models in order to keep to a certain price point (understandable).

Thank you for making this point. I agree. Perhaps I mis stated it in the beginning I am looking for a smaller tractor subcompact or compact which is small in size but big in features with excellent ground clearance and departure angle (Thank you for bringing this up Cherokee140) thus it's ability to clear pine stumps, debris and brush amongst trees on a pretty steep hill side, and after all that is done will primarily be used as a finish mower except when the hill needs to be cleaned up again or a drainage ditch needs to be dug. We live on 2.5 acres with a 275' gravel drive and 1 acre of lawn and a 1/2 acre garden (not including all my wifes flowers beds) in case that is a consideration.
Best
Chris

 

[DavesTractor]

cmkh3, the CUTS or SCUTS with spin-around backhoe seats will have much better departure angles as the backhoe is tucked up tight to the rear tires. That is the real advantage in my opinion of the spin-seat. The seat itself isn't really a bonus. I can hop off a tractor seat and onto a backhoe seat much faster than getting off and spinning a seat and then getting back on. But having the backhoe up tight to the tractor is nice for balance, departure angle and to be able to easily reach the loader control and backhoe controls and throttle, etc., from either the loader or backhoe position.

 

[QuasarZ]

Not sure if I missed it but finish mowing with a belly mount or 3 point? The belly mount on the branson with industrial tires is a super tight fit and won't slide in and out easily. You will have to use the loader to lift the tractor up a bit. Works fine with turfs though.

 

[94BULLITT]

Have you looked at a Yanmar? Home - Yanmar Tractor

 

[cmkh3]

Have you looked at a Yanmar? Home - Yanmar Tractor

I have not but based on looks and reputation I will have to.
Thanks
Chris