Comparison In a 32 to 35 hp

[MtnViewRanch]

The LS is way more tractor than the others you are considering. And I think the others are too small. I'd look at the next size up: Kubota B3030, JD2520, Kioti CK35, Bobcat CT235, MF1500 series, Mahindra 2800 series. Don't buy too small and regret it later. No substitute for PTO HP, weight, and hydraulic flow. Include these features in your selection process.

May I ask what size is one of the Mahindra 2800 series tractors? I have not seen any of these.

 

[LD1]

May I ask what size is one of the Mahindra 2800 series tractors? I have not seen any of these.

Just a guess but he is probabally refering to the 2815 and 2816 tractors

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Just a guess but he is probabally refering to the 2815 and 2816 tractors

You are probably right.

 

[MF 1532]

Your'e going about it right ,ask questions and look around . I did the same , ended up with a MF 1532 , really like it . Set on them , drive them , talk to the dealer . IMO stick with a major brand , one that fits good , and a dealer that is knowledgable . Good luck .

 

[bayermgd]

hey thanks much...it is helpful.....found out today LS is coming out with a G series tractor with greater HP and more room in the compartment....will probably replace the 30 series

I know I am comparing a cut to a scut...but I wonder if I need a "big" tractor or just a semi-toy tractor...the thing that throws me however....the LS price is comparable to the scuts....

 

[Gittyup]

The LS (and they other CUTS suggested) are hardly big tractors, and they'll get even smaller once you've used it for just a short time. I look at my CK25 now and think how little it is. Plenty for what I need, but it seems so much smaller now than when I first bought it. Glad I didn't go any smaller.

A SCUT might work for you, anyway. It really depends on your chores. But, I'd be looking one size bigger than what I could absolutely get away with.

 

[towlesj]

The L3200 is a nice gear tractor. And the L3700 is a nice hst. I am stuck between deer and kubota myself right now.

 

[towlesj]

Leaning more towards the kubota l3700su.

 

[jlsmith]

Well, my first advise would be instead of shopping for HP, Shop for the Physical size of tractor you want. The Most manufactures offer a couple of different size classes in that range.

I references some kubotas, even though you didn't mention them, they would be another good one to look at if you have a dealer.

But basically, you can get a 32HP tractor (Kubota B3200) that weighs in at 1700lbs. OR you could get a kioti DK35 that weighs in at 3700lbs. HUGE difference in tractor, yet both still in the HP you are looking for. And of course everything in between.

Kioti also offers a CK35 which is about 500lbs lighter.

Mahindra offers the 3316 @ about 2500lbs, and also the 3510 at 1000lbs more.

Kubota has the already mentioned B3200 @ 1700lbs, they have the L3400 @ 2600lbs, and they also have the L3540 @ 3300lbs.

All of these, as well as NH, MF, deere, all make good tractors and I doubt you will go wrong with any of them. But the reason I point out the size differences is for comparison purposes. Most of these MFG's make a smaller 32-35 tractor, as well as one a little bit larger. TOO many times I see people trying to compair one of the larger from x mfg to a smaller one from y mfg. You need to keep it apples to apples.

For example, the bota L3400 is close to the Mahindra 3316 in weight and most specs. The kubota L3540 and mahindra 3510 are also close, but bigger than the first two. So dont compair the L3400 to the 3510, or the L3540 to the 3316, because it is going to look like one MFG is far superior when indeed you just arent compairing the right tractors to one another.

LD1 that is some great advise and info.:thumbsup: