Help from all y'all experts please

[chrisjbell]

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I'll just hop in here real quick....

You're on the right track, it sounds like. I have a Kubota B7300, which is very much like the B7500 or B7800 (both of those have power steering, which I don't /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif, and a bit more HP). Great tractor, love it. I think that you should follow the advice already given and visit the dealers and drive the tractors around.

Two factors are the keys, in my mind. First, get the tractor you like the best. I'd suggest sticking with the "big three" - the grey market tractors have always worried me (I know, there are folks that have had great experiences with them!). Second, go with the dealer you feel most comfortable with. The way they set the tractor up at first will have a *lot* to do with how well it performs in the long run (when the dealer gets the tractor it is in a shipping crate, pretty much disassembled).

I would also strongly recommend HST instead of clutch if you are planning to do close FEL work around the house. Even with HST I've managed to "gently" bump the house and you'd be surprised how much damage you can do that way /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif. Those darn things are...well, capable of doing all kinds of things /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

I just love my FEL. The only thing I use my wheelbarrow for any more is mixing cement - can't bear the thought of getting junk on my loader bucket. I'm sure I won't damage it that way, but the idea just worries me - I'm over protective /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

Good luck on your search and let us know what you pick up.

 

[Soundguy]

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With that small of land, but with a wide variety of needs.. a small CUT may be just fine.

Even a smalll tractor like a NH TC 18 with a MMM would do fine.. it is a bit heavier that the deck on a riding lawnmower. And sounds like you don't have any brush it cut.

You can get 4wd from what I understand.

Prices on the TC 18 used to be 8k and up.

There are lots of flavors to choose from. Kubota even makes a BX2200 small tractor. You might need to got out window shopping one day and see some of the options.

Soundguy

 

[tdenny]

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I would agree with those who have suggested that you get a CUT. You land is flat and I didn't hear you give any good reason for needing a larger frame tractor. From 24 -30 HP or so would be more than sufficient. I would highly recommend Hydro and a loader for sure. Some good models for under 15,000 might be the Kubota B7500, or B7800. The NH boomers are cool although I haven't actually driven one yet. The 21, 24, would probably work out well but I'm not sure if you could get one of those with a loader for $15,000. I was offered some good deals on the New Holland TC30 which is more along the "economy" line similar to the JD 790 you mentioned but the TC30 does have a hydro available but that's a matter of personal preference. I drove several JD 790's and I really liked the size of it but I was really wanting hydro. I don't know much else about the Deere's but the 4X10 series probably cannot be had for your price range. I would highly recommend going out and test driving tractors. It's fun and you really will have a preference for the comfort and ergonomics of them. Nice place you've got there. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[MikePA]

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Welcome to TBN, Wayne! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Your link didn't come out right because (I'm guessing here) you composed this reply in a word processor then pasted it into the Post box? This can cause problems, particularly with things like punctuation marks and line breaks.

Here's the Photos link.

 

[JimD]

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Before y’all start the Kubota BX series and JD 2000 series are just too small, don’t want them, ain’t gonna work.

I think these size tractor with the attachment you want are the only tractors that will fit your 15k price range. I have priced all of the big 3 and they are up there.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

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Yes I did, thanks, I'll know how to do it now.

 

[19th_VA]

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You ought to consider one of the koreans, especially if you want to stay under $15,000k. Branson, Century, Kioti, Mahindra. Don't know of anyone who owns one that does not think them comparable to the big three. Don't let prejudices stand in the way of making an intelligent decision. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

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Wow! I have got some great advice here and fast too! Thanks to all who have responded. A large consensus of the replies suggest shopping the dealers and the machines to find the one (dealer and machine) I like the best. That was exactly the next step I was going to take. The JD place that is real close is having a grand opening 4-11 thru 4-13 with all their used equipment, demos, test drives set up and even hot dogs. I will for sure be there. That dealer has 5 locations and sells JD and Massey web page and like I said a Kubota dealer is only 15 minutes away. Again thanks for all the advice (keep it coming) I’m sure I will be asking more questions and let y’all know how my purchase adventure goes.

 

[JATO_RaT]

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Murph, I don't know how I should respond to this:

"And I based on experience disagree with you on Kubota having the best HST when my dad's neighbor's has been in three times in the 5 years he has owned it for the Hydro transmission. "

I could say: oh well, Murphs, dad's, neighbor's, Kubota's HST has been in the shop 3 times therefore I withdraw my remark about Kubotas HST being in my opinion the best one built. But it's probably not a great way to go since no of us can verify comments made by others here. That is why I would refrain from commenting on my neighbors or friends of neighbors experiences. How it's used and abused, maintained etc. are just some of the unknown factors. I have used my local NH/Kubota and my local JD/Kubota quite extensively for information. Prior to MChalkley convincing me to try HST, I did not know it even existed. I tried the HST's from JD, NH and of course Kubota and that is what sold me. Be it a full throttle low gear mashing of the pedal to a idle high gear romp, the Kubotas did not stall, jerk and easily had the least amount of whine and consistent pedal effort. All three make arguably the best tractor according to their brochures and information, its our job to decipher it all out. JD's video did a pretty convincing job on the 4X00 series. The new 4X10 series is very nice, it would be in the running if the 4410 could mount a loader like the 460. The 430 is in my opinion in desperate need of an upgrade as is NH's 7308. Dump and rollback angles are pretty bad on both. The new Boomers seemed to start a revolution in tractor design that some others are now following. All three have reputable engines no doubt. One could argue the merits of each engine design but I think we would be picking the fly poop out of the pepper. Anyway, all the information given to Bobobar(?) has obviously been helping him somewhat and in the end, thats what its all about. Rat...

 

[Anonymous Poster]

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Hey BoBoBro, don't forget to check out the Massey Ferguson 1200 and 1400 series while your at the John Deere dealer! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I have seen several and they are good looking machines.

Besides, you can't go wrong with that Massey dependability! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif