Buying Advice I know it's early but, advice on snowplow tractor

[Kiotikarl]

I Know it's kind of a bit early to start talking bout snow removal, since summer just sarted to show it's face:laughing: I plan on getting a 2nd tractor for snow removal contracts. I will only do residential driveways, since me and my father work from 8-5 and have to get up real early to plow, and go back after work to finish the job. Only one tractor (DK45SEC)was a bit too much last winter, i had to go out with my cabless CK30 to help out a few times.
The tractor will be equiped with the following; CAB, loader with reversable snowplow, (since in many cases i have to pull the snow out of the driveway), rear snowblower, R4 tires, dual rear hydraulic outlets, one front loader mounted hydraulic outlet, and skid-steer quick attache.
The tractor i have been looking at are the following; Kubota L3540, JD 3520, MF1635, and Kioti DK35SE. All with OEM cab and hydrostatic.
In any case, i have a 2-3 hour trip to the closest dealer, so i need a good reliable machine, i also stock all filters and oils for maintenance in advance. Satisfied with my Kioti tractors, but i might want to try something else.
Thanks and tractor on:thumbsup:

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

If there is a dealer, check out a Mahindra 3616 HST Cab or a Mahindra 5010 HST Cab.

 

[grsthegreat]

personally id stick with another Kioti as its would be easier to keep parts, filters, oil etc for identical tractors in stead of different models/brands.Ans id go for a DK45 instead of the Dk35. same overall size but more horsepower for that snowblower action.

 

[magicheater]

personally id stick with another Kioti as its would be easier to keep parts, filters, oil etc for identical tractors in stead of different models/brands.Ans id go for a DK45 instead of the Dk35. same overall size but more horsepower for that snowblower action.

All cylinders hitting in this reply. I have Kubota but can't argue the logic.

 

[Kiotikarl]

I might check out on a DK40/45sec, i will probably trade in my 2010 CK30 gear. It`s all about $$$ too:confused2: The DK40/45 are more expensive and i might get an extendable/reversible snowplow. The plow itself is around $6-7k, and the blower 66 inch for the DK35, 74inch DK40/45, bigger implements = more money. Also i don't want a too big tractor the streets are pretty narrow round here.

 

[Don87]

Some will argue the point, but, IMHO............doing driveways, especially in the suburbs( or areas similar), your best bet is a small compact or even a subcompact.

Can't beat them for getting in tight areas, and cabs are made for most of them.

Some times bigger ain't necessarily better, just depends on the job.

 

[Kiotikarl]

Some will argue the point, but, IMHO............doing driveways, especially in the suburbs( or areas similar), your best bet is a small compact or even a subcompact.

Can't beat them for getting in tight areas, and cabs are made for most of them.

Some times bigger ain't necessarily better, just depends on the job.

I have to totally agree, bigger isn't always better, for some driveways it was easier with my CK30 than my DK45, due to tractor size. But with 10 inchs of snow the larger tractor is faster.
Before looking at a DK35SEC i did look at a CK35HST with a Kioti Kab, but for the price difference(+-1200 for equally equiped tractors) you get alot more tractor + A/C with the DK35.