DennisFolsom
Gold Member
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In my limited shopping so far, I have found the Century 2535 with C-50 loader to be about $4,000 less than the most equivalent New Holland TC35 (synchro geared, non-hydro) with loader.
In a test drive of two Century models (2535 and 3040), I thought they were quality machines. I like the layout of the controls a bit better on the Century, but I like the New Holland, too.
I stopped at a Mahindra dealer once (when he was not open) and looked them over. They are an interesting contender as well, but I think I like the Century better. I haven't priced the Mahindra.
It's hard to know for sure what brands will last and what ones will not. It wasn't that many years ago that some folks thought Kubota was an "off-brand."
I your case, the used TC35D you are considering may have enough off the price to make it competitive. If I were paying new prices, a difference of $4,000 would make up my mind in a hurry.
In my limited shopping so far, I have found the Century 2535 with C-50 loader to be about $4,000 less than the most equivalent New Holland TC35 (synchro geared, non-hydro) with loader.
In a test drive of two Century models (2535 and 3040), I thought they were quality machines. I like the layout of the controls a bit better on the Century, but I like the New Holland, too.
I stopped at a Mahindra dealer once (when he was not open) and looked them over. They are an interesting contender as well, but I think I like the Century better. I haven't priced the Mahindra.
It's hard to know for sure what brands will last and what ones will not. It wasn't that many years ago that some folks thought Kubota was an "off-brand."
I your case, the used TC35D you are considering may have enough off the price to make it competitive. If I were paying new prices, a difference of $4,000 would make up my mind in a hurry.
