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How big or little - a SCUT...maybe a BX1880?
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airbiscuit
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Get a little bigger. Buy once, cry once.
hdmyers
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After 8172 posts like this...we know you are the expert.
I had an LS J2030H and definitely more rude and crude with more noise, vibration and rattles vs the Kubota I replaced it with. As for durability it was a rock solid well built performer. Biggest complaint was the HST fan is exposed on the bottom and easy to break. Requires a DIY guard if you want to mow weeds.
Egon
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When dragging logs/rocks use a tool bar on the three point and lift the log slightly. Gives some real traction especially when you fill the bucket with rocks. Add chains and pulling gets even better.
Makes a smaller lighter tractor real effective in the woods.
Makes a smaller lighter tractor real effective in the woods.
dodge man
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I owned a BX2350 for 10 years and traded for a John Deere 2025r about 2 years ago. The BX was a great tractor and did what I wanted. I used a 60” mid mount mower with it. The JD is quite a bit bigger and the bucket is nearly twice as big. The larger tires and size give a better ride and ground clearance. JD also has the auto connect deck which makes taking the mower deck off and on easy. Either a sub compact or compact is a good choice. For me the size can be intimidating. When I got my JD I though this thing was huge. You adapt quickly so don’t be afraid of the size. Your budget is probably the biggest factor.
RjCorazza
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I thought the same thing when I got my L3410 17 years ago, in fact, I almost had the delivery driver just take it back to the dealer. It felt fine after a few days of use, then years later went even bigger with my current L4060.
There is a point when a tractor is too large, but IMHO there is a lot of territory between too little and too big.
dodge man
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I hardly ever have buyers remorse, but after putting about 10 hours on my JD2025r I had some serious buyers remorse. The first week I had it I got it stuck, then about had the thing roll away from me after I got off of it and forgot to set the brake. Part of the problem I had 750 hours on my Kubota BX and it was like an old friend.
To the OP, you won’t regret getting a tractor, you will actually wonder how you got by without it.
To the OP, you won’t regret getting a tractor, you will actually wonder how you got by without it.
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That is a good idea, especially when ground clearance is a factor when determining the size of tractor to buy.
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DanThaTractorMan
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I would like to thank everyone who commented on this thread - I learned a great deal, and the comments caused me to stop and think, and explore all kinds of different options and get a few more quotes from dealers. Some of your suggestions are going to save our family budget $$$ on choice of implements - (whew) thank you!
Buying a tractor, I have learned, requires evaluating an interesting array of factors: usage, price, etc of course...but also the delta between used and lower priced tractors vs. new and more expensive tractors with great interest rates (currently 0%-1.9%)...and then there are the companies that will offer 0% for up to 84 months - if you are willing to pay a surcharge of $800-1000 more (still usually cheaper than standard rate). Additionally, the covid panic has caused all kinds of availability issues, so if what you choose is not on the lot, the delivery date is up in the air.
Tractors I really liked were the Massey Ferguson 1723e (very well-built) and the Kioti CS2220 (that redesign is really nice and well-done...smooth ride for a 3 cyl diesel too). The LS MT125 is also a very well-built machine; it felt sturdy, with a comfortable operator position. I really liked the Kubota BX2380 - very comfortable seat and ergonomics...kind of the total package, if you are OK with the treadle pedal. But not many of those around on the lots these days. And dealers are not sure when they will be able to get all the Kubota components in at one time (tractors, loaders, mowers etc.)
In the end, I decided to pick a tractor that will be good at what I will be doing most of the time - mowing a large lawn and doing significant landscaping. The other work (gravel driveway and clearing a path in the woods) will probably take me a little longer with this unit, and I'll have to be careful about ground clearance in places. And, budget considerations are real lol (two kids in college right now).
So....did you know that the Deere fiscal year ends in October? As it turns out, the end of October is not a bad time to buy a tractor from them; mine was almost 20% off! I bought a John Deere 1023e today, and it is scheduled for delivery on Monday!!! I know there are bigger and more powerful units out there, but I think this will be an excellent introduction to tractors...and I will probably not outgrow it for a very long time. I am really excited about this machine and everything I will be able to do with it!
Thanks again everyone! I look forward to learning more on these forums...
Buying a tractor, I have learned, requires evaluating an interesting array of factors: usage, price, etc of course...but also the delta between used and lower priced tractors vs. new and more expensive tractors with great interest rates (currently 0%-1.9%)...and then there are the companies that will offer 0% for up to 84 months - if you are willing to pay a surcharge of $800-1000 more (still usually cheaper than standard rate). Additionally, the covid panic has caused all kinds of availability issues, so if what you choose is not on the lot, the delivery date is up in the air.
Tractors I really liked were the Massey Ferguson 1723e (very well-built) and the Kioti CS2220 (that redesign is really nice and well-done...smooth ride for a 3 cyl diesel too). The LS MT125 is also a very well-built machine; it felt sturdy, with a comfortable operator position. I really liked the Kubota BX2380 - very comfortable seat and ergonomics...kind of the total package, if you are OK with the treadle pedal. But not many of those around on the lots these days. And dealers are not sure when they will be able to get all the Kubota components in at one time (tractors, loaders, mowers etc.)
In the end, I decided to pick a tractor that will be good at what I will be doing most of the time - mowing a large lawn and doing significant landscaping. The other work (gravel driveway and clearing a path in the woods) will probably take me a little longer with this unit, and I'll have to be careful about ground clearance in places. And, budget considerations are real lol (two kids in college right now).
So....did you know that the Deere fiscal year ends in October? As it turns out, the end of October is not a bad time to buy a tractor from them; mine was almost 20% off! I bought a John Deere 1023e today, and it is scheduled for delivery on Monday!!! I know there are bigger and more powerful units out there, but I think this will be an excellent introduction to tractors...and I will probably not outgrow it for a very long time. I am really excited about this machine and everything I will be able to do with it!
Thanks again everyone! I look forward to learning more on these forums...
