Buying Advice lifting abilty in compacts- looking for a second smaller tractor

[WVfarmin]

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.

 

[Tractorable]

The RK’s have Japanese Yanmar diesels which are some of the best small diesels in the world. The eight year power train warranty is nice too. Congrats on your choice of tractor!

 

[bookmyer]

A skid steer is a wonderful machine. I have both skid steer and tractors and I can do most things twice as fast with the skid steer. You can get them in some tight spots but I agree they can tear the ground up.

 

[woolyAcres]

Congrats. I can say that having more than one reliable tractor that can feed round bales in the winter really eases one's mind.

 

[TheMan419]

I was going to weigh in with the thought of the cab tractor. AC and Heat are nice. I wish I was at the point I could do that. However the biggest thing is having the right weight requirements met.

We have a space that we run our tractor where there are inches of clearance. I don't like it, but it is what it is. The wife will not run the tractor there. We have HST so no gear issues.... just her comfort level. Other than that one spot we laid out the place for easy in easy out of the tractor and other larger vehicles.

Sounds like you made a good purchase.

 

[showcattle]

I'd just learn to run the bigger Mahindra. I'd rather have too much tractor than not quite enough when it comes to handling round bales. Things can get ugly and increase your pucker factor in the winter with round bales and snow and mud. Heavier tractors are your friend.