Knowing What U Know Now!

[Xfaxman]

I wish that I had known about compact telehandlers sooner!

 

[hube2]

I researched tractors to death for about a year for my defined needs, I think I made the right decision! I will have 85h on mine since August 1st 2020. I got a larger compact with a cab and 48.3Hp

I also spent nearly a year researching and thinking about what I needed/wanted. My choice had a lot to do with the dealer that I wanted to do business with but if I found that nothing they carried would fit my needs I would have gone elsewhere. When making purchases of this magnitude I always need to be confident in my decision because I know I'll have to live with it for a very long time, in this case, probably the rest of my life, or at least until it comes time to sell my house because I am no longer able to maintain it and move into a place that will not require me to own a tractor.

 

[LD1]

My first was a L3400. Did everything I needed it to on my 5 acres of woods. Then I started a field mowing (AKA bushhogging) business. Jobs started getting bigger....like doing a 3-4 jobs over 15 acres a year to go along with all the smaller 3-5 acre jobs. The 3400 was a gear tractor also. So wanted something bigger and HST.

The MX5100 I got is pretty much as big as it gets and still HST. Sure they are pushing north of 60HP now and still HST....but still pretty much the same size machine. And its also way more efficient at back-filling trenches for utilities or drainage tile than the 3400.

What would be ideal is for someone to make a HST machine in the next larger frame. Like a deere 5-series or kubota small M series. Something around 70-ish HP. I really like the looks of the bota M5660.....like them tall front tires.....but HST option stops at the MX.

So not really a definitive answer to the question. Are there things I wish that were different about my tractor....sure. But if I were to design a tractor from the ground up.....no one makes exactly what I have in mind as my "ideal" tractor. So if I had to do it over again.....yep I would make the same choice.

 

[Red_rider]

Would have purchased the same tractor today as I did in 2003. I think I may have sprung for the backhoe attachment, but other than that I can't complain about the service I've gotten out of it. Hopeful to get another 18 or more years out of it.

 

[buck12]

If I could go back I would definitely have my current tractor but I would have kept my Mahindra 2615 also. It would not be used much but having a smaller lighter tractor at times would be nice.

 

[dodge man]

I started with a Kubota BX and now own a JD 2025r. I wouldn’t have known the JD was the perfect sized tractor for me without owning the BX first.

 

[fried1765]

If I could go back I would definitely have my current tractor but I would have kept my Mahindra 2615 also. It would not be used much but having a smaller lighter tractor at times would be nice.

Having a second tractor is VERY handy!

 

[Williy]

I am still waiting for my tractor so can't say yay or nay

How to make friends with a russian? give them a bottle of VODKA!

willy

 

[Squirrel Tooth Alice]

Back in 1999 I bought my first tractor, a 1957 Massey Ferguson F40, and I was thrilled with it (and still use it). A few years ago, I couldn't take the winters anymore in the snow capital of Ohio, so I bought a Kubota M7040 HDC-1 with cab, heat, a/c, FEL, etc. and I am still thrilled with it!

When making purchases of this magnitude I always need to be confident in my decision because I know I'll have to live with it for a very long time...

That's where I'm at now with my latest purchase, a new Kubota KX057-5 mini excavator that I signed the papers for on Saturday. I am confident in my selection, but I'd be lying if I said the purchase price isn't causing me to lose some sleep!
When I get it home, I am sure I'll once again be thrilled with my purchase, but there's plenty of room for self-doubt right now. My dealer is backed-up with work at the moment, and won't be able to deliver for 2.5 weeks.

 

[fruitcakesa]

My first K was a well used L4630 and I was happy as a clam with it but when I was ready for a replacement rig I went looking for slightly larger L's, 5240, 5740 etc.
I happened upon the used M6040 I now own and was at first a bit intimidated by the size difference from the L but now would never go back to a smaller tractor as the M series are so much more machine.
I would definitely buy one again if I ever needed too.
My L had R4 tires on it, which is all I had ever used; the M came with much bigger R1's and I must say I would never go back to R4's after that. For the conditions I operate in they are the right choice.

 

[MossRoad]

Knowing what u know now would u still buy the tractor you purchased? If not why and what would you buy in stead? How does that tractor better suit your needs?

Git-R-Done

Yes. I'd buy the same machine. It suits our needs just right.

 

[Thomas]

We down size so Mrs. would feel more comfortable mostly also no need for larger tractor...Mrs. choosen well.

 

[kenmbz]

I have strict size limitations to access certain parts of my property. My SCUT has been so useful and I would not change what I bought. I am glad I went with the Backhoe and the 25 HP.
Wish I had a ZT instead of my lawn tractor though, but $$

 

[MooseOnTheLoose]

I'm tracking LD1 - I had an L3800 and it was great. But mowing tall grass it was struggling between overheating and bogging down way to often with a 5' mower deck. And the lift capacity drive me nuts. I stepped up to an MX5800 and love it. It is an animal. Started baling last year and it runs great with that - I'm sure the l3800 would have choked there.

I do miss the smaller size moving stuff in the barn, but that is the only place. Someday I'd love to own a skid steer (probably an orange one too from everything I've read), but hard to justify.

For the record, we have 35 acres. You have to size the machine for your property. If I had 5 acres, my L3800 would have been a great size (except the occasional heavy lifting... for which I'd still prefer a skid steer)

xfaxman - that telehandler looks sweet - I love the picture of it running away with a tree.

 

[Jstpssng]

If I hadn't had the Kubota blinders on I may have ended up with a geared 2610 Kioti, because it is very comparable to my old L275 Kubota which was a great tractor. It also would have been too small for my needs, although I still don't care for the HST. I've only put about 550 hours on it though, so maybe I will get used to it.

 

[RidgeHiker]

Am happy with my Kioti DK5010. Part of what motivated my purchase at the time was a great sale promotion Kioti had. If I were to buy another I would get one that enabled a lower bottom gear ratio. Sometimes with snow blower would be helpful to go slower and keep the RPMs up, etc. Would have a size quandary if buying a new one. Would prefer a smaller tractor for maneuverability but would not want to have less weight or horsepower.
Bottom line is I have no complaints and am grateful for what I have.

 

[coobie]

Knowing what u know now would u still buy the tractor you purchased? If not why and what would you buy in stead? How does that tractor better suit your needs?

Git-R-Done

FISHING ?? I am pretty sure you will get the same reply folks would buy the same tractor..

 

[KubotaToy]

If I would have known back then what I know now, I would not have wasted my time with 6 different tractors (25hp to 100hp) over the past 15 years. I have it balanced now and I would have all with cabs if possible, so much nicer in the heat and cold with a cab. Right now, I have LX3310 cab, L45 TLB (wish it had a cab), Bobcat CTL T770 with cab and Yanmar Vio 80 excavator with cab. If I had my D4 back it would round out the team.

 

[Rookkee22]

What is that? I like it

I wish that I had known about compact telehandlers sooner!

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[Xfaxman]

It is a Bobcat V417 Versahandler, the most amazing machine that I have ever had and I have had more tractors than I can remember. For my needs it is better and safer than any tractor.

Read about it here: Compact telehandler

With the tree puller and a 24' tall cedar:

With the Monster Grapple and a grab of brush: