Hey I haven't updated this thread so I wanted to, and to thank everyone for their input. While I have nothing bad to say about the mahindra we looked at, we are going with the rural king hs 37 with a loader and cab. The deciding factor was that it could take the same sized backhoe as we have with our much smaller Massey, and unlike the Massey it isn't a beast to switch out. We are going to sell our smaller Massey to help offset costs, and when we do we will get the backhoe to go with it. The smaller mahindra while it can put out rounds just fine, can only take a smaller backhoe, and money wise, you just get much more tractor for the money with RK. I know they are new, but the dealer is only a hour away and I can only say very kind things about them to this point. They have answered all my questions and I feel very confident they will stand behind what they sell. Now I can't speak for all rural kings, but the Parkersburg store I have dealt with have been great and Nathan esp has worked with us and been very honest. He also hasn't pushed us to get any certain tractor, but really wants us to get what is appropriate for our situation. He clearly explained the benefits and limitations of hs and shuttle shift, which was great. I'll post how the tractor works out in the rural king forum after we pick up our tractor. And yes we will have pictures
Having two tractors able to put out rounds gives me peace of mind .Cause as you know, if you have a plan b you never need it, if you don't, and something happens, and it will...you are well, you know..
and hopefully if nothing happens , I can just use my little one and stay dry and warm in the winter feedings and in the summer I can help now the flats and the bunny slopes. Lol.