Greetings,
My father in law is looking for a new tractor for his farm 160 acres in upstate NY. He currently has a small Yanmar LX590 ( I believe) which is too small for the task of lifting large round bales everyday and traveling to the fields. He will be keeping this tractor as a backup and for smaller tasks. He has a few quick attach pieces for that tractor including , bucket, forks and bale spear attachment. On his 3 point he runs a large bushcutter which I believe is a woods 8.5 which requires 40-200 hp which he just purchased. He also runs a manure spreader, 3 point tiller, 3 bottom plow and some other smaller implements. He has 60 head of beef cattle and his property is very hilly and muddy. He also owns what I would call "A lake" (few acres probably) large body of water that keeps growing every year. Very swampy.
For his needs I was considering the Kubota M series and the Mahindra 6000 series. As far as HP he thinks that more is better but it comes with a price tag. For his use I feel he could get away with the M5660 SU Kubota. He refuses to have a cab. My choice between the Kubota and Mahindra is that the dealerships are the closest to him and he is not very mechanically inclined. I am somewhat familiar with Kubota M series but not the Mahindra. For the task of lifting large round bales and transporting them I know the Kubota has a factory option of 3rd function valve which I did not see with the Mahindra? Is it called something else? I chose the option of self leveling for ease of lifting the round bales on both units.
As far as Tires what would be better for mud and stability on hilly terrain Ag or Industrial? I see that Kubota has a wheel extension spacer kit. Curious if the rims on either tractor can be offset for better stability. I am also going to have the tires filled for stability. As far as rear wheel weights should we consider that as well? I see many listed on the "build my Kubota". One thing I did not see was a block heater on the Kubota?
The weight on the tractor as well. One thing I did not see is the actual tractor weight of each. I know Kubota's are generally lighter tractors and not sure what the specs are and if the lighter or heavier would make a difference for the hilly and muddy application.
Couple front attachments that would be of great value would be a way to lift round bales and and grip them which I think is called a bale squeezer. The bales are wrapped when they are delivered. Another attachment would be a way to clean the manure and bedding easily from the large cow barn floor where the cows are fed in the winter and load into the spreader. A manure bucket of some kind with teeth or a clamp? Anyone have any input on these?
Any input on either tractor, equipment options or attachments would be helpful.
Thanks
Sean
My father in law is looking for a new tractor for his farm 160 acres in upstate NY. He currently has a small Yanmar LX590 ( I believe) which is too small for the task of lifting large round bales everyday and traveling to the fields. He will be keeping this tractor as a backup and for smaller tasks. He has a few quick attach pieces for that tractor including , bucket, forks and bale spear attachment. On his 3 point he runs a large bushcutter which I believe is a woods 8.5 which requires 40-200 hp which he just purchased. He also runs a manure spreader, 3 point tiller, 3 bottom plow and some other smaller implements. He has 60 head of beef cattle and his property is very hilly and muddy. He also owns what I would call "A lake" (few acres probably) large body of water that keeps growing every year. Very swampy.
For his needs I was considering the Kubota M series and the Mahindra 6000 series. As far as HP he thinks that more is better but it comes with a price tag. For his use I feel he could get away with the M5660 SU Kubota. He refuses to have a cab. My choice between the Kubota and Mahindra is that the dealerships are the closest to him and he is not very mechanically inclined. I am somewhat familiar with Kubota M series but not the Mahindra. For the task of lifting large round bales and transporting them I know the Kubota has a factory option of 3rd function valve which I did not see with the Mahindra? Is it called something else? I chose the option of self leveling for ease of lifting the round bales on both units.
As far as Tires what would be better for mud and stability on hilly terrain Ag or Industrial? I see that Kubota has a wheel extension spacer kit. Curious if the rims on either tractor can be offset for better stability. I am also going to have the tires filled for stability. As far as rear wheel weights should we consider that as well? I see many listed on the "build my Kubota". One thing I did not see was a block heater on the Kubota?
The weight on the tractor as well. One thing I did not see is the actual tractor weight of each. I know Kubota's are generally lighter tractors and not sure what the specs are and if the lighter or heavier would make a difference for the hilly and muddy application.
Couple front attachments that would be of great value would be a way to lift round bales and and grip them which I think is called a bale squeezer. The bales are wrapped when they are delivered. Another attachment would be a way to clean the manure and bedding easily from the large cow barn floor where the cows are fed in the winter and load into the spreader. A manure bucket of some kind with teeth or a clamp? Anyone have any input on these?
Any input on either tractor, equipment options or attachments would be helpful.
Thanks
Sean
