Buying Advice kioti ck30/35 mahindra 3016,max28 price checks? yanmar,LS,Tym? questions inside

[Southjersey]

For the size of your property, and the chores at hand, including a large food plot, I would strongly lean towards a 35Hp tractor. Choosing a brand is often of personal preferences, as they all offer the same basics. I would look for good ergonomics, compare true loader and 3PTH values, what engine is under the hood and its reliability and reputation. Also it is good to know how much adjustment is provided for the 3PTH linkages. How strong are they built? Is the steel cast, or pressed sheet metal...etc. Tractor ground height is almost allways missed as well. R1 tires offer more height vrs R4s. If you chose to go with R4 tires, make sure you have about three inches of space between tire and wheel well, for tire chains provisions. Since you have much grading, you will use your bucket extensively. Therefore, you won't regret opting for the HST transmission. Loader third function is a must as you seem to have already decided upon. Also, for your loader valve, make sure to get the "float" function(factory install). You will love it when grading, and doing your snow.
Try tractors at as many dealerships as possible. Lift and lower the loader while on the move, do the same with the 3PTH. See how fast they move, the tilting angle of the bucket is also important. When you scoop dirt, you want the maximum materiel to stay in the bucket while on the move. When dumping your load, you want all of it out quickly (most of the time) without any finicking. Many details to look for; as they will influence greatly your long term investment. Go to an LS dealer, their machines offer quite impressive features and performance, and they do pay attention to details. Great bang for the buck! Regardless of the loader you get, make sure it is a quick attach. Attachment interchangeabilty dictates it.
If you are not sure about something, keep the questions coming! T.B.N. membership is so varied, you will get tones of recommendations and help.
One last thing: do not let $1000 difference in pricing influence your purchase. A tractor is more than merely a toy. It is an instrument of hard labour!!
Good luck, and make sure to post pics of your new mount!

On my way now to the kioti dealer to actually drive the ck30/35 . I would love to check out LS but closest dealer is 2+hours away . I just noticed cabelas has their tym rebadged 35hp tractor on sale with mower for 19,999, tym was on my original list but no dealer close by, cabelas is about 45 miles away, worth a look?

 

[Southjersey]

Went to kioti dealer, sign on door says Saturday hours 8-12, no one there
Went to kubota/Massey ,paper sign taped to door saying closed Saturday's (online says they are open)
Went to yanmar/cub cadet place that's at car dealer, they had one Garden tractor and a weedwacker
:confused3:

 

[Southjersey]

Cabelas near me isn't a land management store , so no tractors . Back to square one.

 

[varmint]

Do yourself a favor, check into Messicks over in Penn. They truck a lot of tractors into NY and NJ, I am told.

 

[TJP89]

Cabelas near me isn't a land management store , so no tractors . Back to square one.

Well, the biggest reason for me Kioti won over LS was that the LS dealer closed early (12) on Saturday and showed zero interest in staying around to help me. The Kioti dealer was open till 2, and they said as long as I got there by 2, he'd be happy to show me around. Kioti turned out to have what I was looking for and the rest is history. I thought all Cabelas are equal, they still might be able to help you out. I know some dealers stay open late on certain week nights, might use that. I guess your down to JD, Kioti and Mahindra now:laughing: I agree though, Messicks has a good reputation.

 

[Gittyup]

A lot of dealers have reduced winter hours. Even in summer, many are only half-day on Saturday. I never got this in the summer months, but that is what they do.

 

[woodchipper]

TYM does not have much market share, but, against Mahindra, I certainly would consider paying them a visit.:thumbsup:
Altought you are two hours from LS dealer, I would certainly take some time to visit them, but, first ring them up, and see what they could do for you. Over the phone service is something well worth considering. Attitude and customer service can make a sell, or drop a sell...

 

[paulfun9]

Cabelas near me isn't a land management store , so no tractors . Back to square one.

I think the nearest cabelas that has tractors to us is in New York. I have a friend who is taking a ride up there next weekend to have a look at them as he is interested in them. He said he called cabelas and if he decided to buy one they will ship it to the store closest to him which is only about 20 miles away. Don't call your local store as he said they knew nothing but rather call the number on the web site they will give you the location of the nearest store that carries them.

Not having a dealer close buy would not stop me from looking at the other brands and after my search this past summer I would have to honestly say I would have driven 200 + miles to buy a Kioti or TYM over the other brands for both the comfort and the price without blinking an eye.

I see someone made a suggestion to talk to Messicks, A planned trip out there early one sat morning could result in being able to compare JD, NH ,TYM, kubota and JD all in one morning as they are all close to each other I think about 5 to ten min from one to the other. Me personally I would make some phone calls and take a Fri off work and go the distance to look at what my interest was in. Just a few min off the turnpike so the drive out should not be that bad

Good luck with your search.

 

[Southjersey]

I went and drove the 3016 after work , I actually liked the shuttle more than the hst.Anyone know the price difference of the ML115 quick attach loader compared to pin on for a mahindra 3016? I got a quote in the low 17's but The paper says it has pin on loader.for some reason I think the one I drove had the quick attach but I'm not sure. Compared to what else I'm seeing online the price seems pretty good , so If I had to pay for it out of pocket I'm just curious ballpark cost, thanks.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I haven't seen a pin on loader for the 3016. I think the brochure shows the QA as standard.