Help me pick a tractor (25-45 HP)

[Torvy]

The parts alone for the 3rd function kit are about $925. (W R Long website)

 

[JeepHead]

The parts alone for the 3rd function kit are about $925. (W R Long website)

I bought the valve from Summit, fabbed my own brackets. I did top/tilt/3rd function for under $500. That is not including the cylinders for the rear though.

 

[deezler]

$34K is what I was quoted this past October for a new 3560 with 805 loader and filled R14 tires. If you did it yourself, 2 sets of rear remotes and a 3rd function can be done for under $500 not including the cylinders. Add an extra $500 for 2 cylinders.

Not bad. I mean, thats a lot of money, but not bad.

I took my own advice and made a build on the kubota site, and it was $42,000. Not that many years ago a Kioti CK3510SE with all the same options and similar capacities was exactly HALF that much. Inflation has been bonkers.

 

[JRH02]

"to dial in on the Kioti CK3510"

Talk to us again in 40 years.

 

[bomberodevil]

"to dial in on the Kioti CK3510"

Talk to us again in 40 years.

Kioti has been in business since 1947, been in the US since 1986. What concerns do you have to make that comment?

 

[big bubba]

OP: as i've mentioned in other threads regarding smaller tractor purchases: a spin around the dealer's lot is a poor simulation of field use. compacts have a way of suddenly shrinking in size & hp once they are delivered on site.
lifting logs w/a 2901 or 3901? i'd never consider anything that small just from a safety viewpoint. good luck w/purchase
btw way, welcome to the forum, wise to post here

 

[JeepHead]

OP: as i've mentioned in other threads regarding smaller tractor purchases: a spin around the dealer's lot is a poor simulation of field use. compacts have a way of suddenly shrinking in size & hp once they are delivered on site.
lifting logs w/a 2901 or 3901? i'd never consider anything that small just from a safety viewpoint. good luck w/purchase
btw way, welcome to the forum, wise to post here

I will have to respectfully disagree. I have used tractors for over 35 years, both personally and professionally. I purchased my Kubota L2502 specifically to deal with 20 acres of woods with hundreds of downed trees. The 2502 has been great at dealing with the logs, carrying them, dragging them, making trails to get to them, clearing brush, etc. The 2502 has worked very well and always felt safe using it.

 

[big bubba]

could very well be, sounds like you know what you're doing & know your equipment. having said that, this is a forum of sub & compact tractors. unlike yourself who has experience with machines, i frequently see complaints from owners who often push the safety envelope with their smaller machines expecting bigger results, etc, thereby jeopardizing their safety.
sounds as you have figured it out with whatever machine you're using, ...best regards

 

[deezler]

"to dial in on the Kioti CK3510"

Talk to us again in 40 years.

Um, ok? I will probably have a newer, better tractor by then, if I'm even still alive. I didn't buy this machine to last me 40 years, and wouldn't advise the OP to think that way either.
Do you drive your cars and trucks for 40 years? Nonsense.

 

[DK35vince]

Um, ok? I will probably have a newer, better tractor by then, if I'm even still alive. I didn't buy this machine to last me 40 years, and wouldn't advise the OP to think that way either.
Do you drive your cars and trucks for 40 years? Nonsense.

I've had my Kioti DK 23 years.
Working like new and plan to own it for many many more years