keeseckb
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So I've been tractor shopping/researching the last few months and I've narrowed it down to either the Yanmar 424 or Kubota B2650. I've looked at other brands including LS, JD, Massey and Kioti but I want to stick with Japanese build/design and both Yanmar and Kubota have the best local dealer support. LS and Kioti are about twice as far away. JD is just too expensive.
Yanmar Pros: Better financing option (0% for 84 mo keeps payment low and wife happy). About $1500 cheaper than Kubota. I like the feel and layout of cockpit better on the Yanmar. Better loader control lever/setup. Better deals on slightly used units, but none near me that I can find.
Yanmar Cons: 2 HP less than Kubota, 2 speed range HST compared to 3 on Kubota, resale isn't as good only due to the brand recognition I would think.
Kubota Pros: 2 HP more than Yanmar, 3 speed range HST, Kubota name and resale value, telescoping 3 point hitch.
Kubota Cons: Financing is 0% but 60 months so payment is about $100 more a month, Loader control seems jenky that it is that long handle that goes under the seat, also seams easily bumped by a leg or boot.
I have 5 acres and plan on using tractor for about 4 acres of light pasture mowing with a light duty 60 in rotary cutter, doing landscaping, spreading gravel, building a BMX/Mt bike track, getting pallet forks for moving water tanks/limbs/trees.
I know I'd be happy with either one but having a hard time making a decision. I think if the Kubota had 84 mo 0% interest I think the decision would already be made and I'd be posting pictures of a new B2650.
This site has been great and I really appreciate the effort and time people put into their posts. The information is invaluable to newcomers and people trying to learn as much as possible before they spend their hard earned dollars.
Yanmar Pros: Better financing option (0% for 84 mo keeps payment low and wife happy). About $1500 cheaper than Kubota. I like the feel and layout of cockpit better on the Yanmar. Better loader control lever/setup. Better deals on slightly used units, but none near me that I can find.
Yanmar Cons: 2 HP less than Kubota, 2 speed range HST compared to 3 on Kubota, resale isn't as good only due to the brand recognition I would think.
Kubota Pros: 2 HP more than Yanmar, 3 speed range HST, Kubota name and resale value, telescoping 3 point hitch.
Kubota Cons: Financing is 0% but 60 months so payment is about $100 more a month, Loader control seems jenky that it is that long handle that goes under the seat, also seams easily bumped by a leg or boot.
I have 5 acres and plan on using tractor for about 4 acres of light pasture mowing with a light duty 60 in rotary cutter, doing landscaping, spreading gravel, building a BMX/Mt bike track, getting pallet forks for moving water tanks/limbs/trees.
I know I'd be happy with either one but having a hard time making a decision. I think if the Kubota had 84 mo 0% interest I think the decision would already be made and I'd be posting pictures of a new B2650.
This site has been great and I really appreciate the effort and time people put into their posts. The information is invaluable to newcomers and people trying to learn as much as possible before they spend their hard earned dollars.
