JD, Kubota, Bobcat, cub cadet, or Massey?

[rexcramer]

These are the manufacturers who have dealerships near me that I am visiting tomorrow.

I need a small 4x4 utility tractor for small tasks around my property. I have about 2 acres to mow so I want at least a 60" mower deck. I will be getting a snowblower and back blade probably as well as I have a 600' driveway. I will probably build a log arch eventually also since I heat with wood.

I dont need a big tractor because I have a 580 Case backhoe for the big stuff. Basically I want the smallest 4x4 tractor with a live pto and three point hitch I can get. Then I can sell my 4x4 quad and use some real implements. I want more pulling power than my Polaris has as it is too light to really do anything.

I am pretty much lost since all these manufacturers have so many goofy model numbers, JD and Kubota have me completely confused, let alone the other manufacturers I listed. My budget is around 10k, plus or minus a little, which puts into used JDs and Kubotas most likely. With some of the manufacturers offering 0% financing I may be able to raise my budget a little.

I am just wanting to know what models I should be looking at, nothing too heavy or big, remember I want a tractor that wont crush my septic field and lawn, but one that can run a lot of different attachments (more than the 4x4 lawnmowers I see the manufacturers have).

Thanks

 

[farmboy12]

Your pricing is really low for what you want. You'll be looking at $10-$13k used for those attachments for JD AND Kubota. Probably over $18k new. Also, is a loader wanted?

For JD and Kubota-

JD-

20hp:
4010

22hp:
4110

23hp:
2210

24hp
2305

Largest decks being 60" or 62" for each. Snow blowers, and back blades can be had for each.

Kubota-(since no backhoe wanted)

15hp:
BX1500

18hp:
BX1800
BX1850
BX1860

22hp:
BX2200

23hp:
BX2360

26hp:
BX2660

Same criteria as Deere.


You are right, it is confusing. But, I've marked them for HP, so compare each. I would use TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors to compare these by HP. I hope this helps!


Kyle

 

[GreenWannabe]

For two acres plus a driveway, a subcompact would probably fit the bill very nicely. and, as it happens, each of the brands you are asking about have very nice subcompact models.

JD - 2305.
Kubota - BX2360, BX2660
Cub Cadet Yanmar - SC2400
Massey Ferguson - GC2400, GC2600

Enjoy shopping, check out the dealers as well as the tractors, try them out, and have fun! Good luck in your quest.

 

[rexcramer]

Thanks for the replies, are the Kubota BX15's and BX18's useful for much besides mowing?

 

[dex3361]

I have a BX1500 and though you can put a BH and FEL on one I dont think it would support a 60" MMM. I have a 54" MMM on mine and it does a great job and I use it on some steep slopes. I cant speak for the BX18xx.

 

[rexcramer]

I went and looked at Bobcats and Kubotas today. Unfortunately there were no CT122's I could look at but I did get to check out a BX 2360 that I really liked, and the pricing was pretty decent too I thought.

I ruled out BX1860 because of the smaller frame and it only comes with a 54" MMM, but I think the 2360 will fit my needs if I go in that direction. I still have not gone to the Massey or Cub Cadet dealer. What Massey and Cub Cadet models are equal to the BX2360?

I have ruled out Deere because of the price and lack of financing options.

 

[GreenWannabe]

The Massey and Cub Cadet models I listed in post #3 above are in the same class as a BX. Good luck in your search.

 

[Slackdaddy]

Can they get the CT122 in?
They are going for about 10.5K with a loader, I do not think JD or Kubota can topuch that. I have seen the CT122 packaged with the loader and MMM for arounf 12-13K, much, much more machine then a SCUT.

 

[rexcramer]

There is a $1500 rebate right now on the CT122. However with the Bobcat you have to pay $1300 for a mid mount PTO, they are not standard. The CT122 is a bigger machine than the BX2360, and has more hydraulic GPM. You can have a loader or 5 years with no financing, not both. I dont have 12k so I need the financing. Also you can have the Bobcat 225 for only $900 more than the CT 122 because it has a $3500 rebate, and that is a LOT more tractor but more tractor than I want. Small and light are two things I want, not big and heavy.

I can get the BX2360 with a 60"MMM for 2k less than the CT122. A smaller tractor but size is not my main goal. I am still looking though.

 

[gordyy]

my .02 when I was searching this year I ended up with a cubcadet-yanmar SC2400
its a sweet lil machine have about 30 hours on it now and its been just great
was a lot cheaper here than anything else was
saved about 2500. over anything comparable
dealer was great to work with and I do love this lil tractor