Buying Advice Looking for advice on a sub compact

[scoutcub]

Looking to buy a sub compact tractor.. Have looked at the JD 1 series, like the 1026r but dont think it is worth the extra money, haven't looked at the MF 2410 or 2610 yet but plan to this week. Like the kubota bx25 but think it has some limitations, small backhoe size and not sure if their is really a difference between the single bs double hydraulics. Liked the cub cadet 2450 and can get a great price on a demo model, but other than the cub dealer no one has anything good to say about it, although it seems to spec out the best of them all...

I know people will say the dealer matters, they are all within 30 miles of me, I really liked the cub dealer, the kubota dealer is a friend of a friend, a friend of mine has a JD and likes the dealer, haven't interacted with the Massey dealer yet...

Price is close, although the CC is lore on the demo, the kubota is 1500 more, the JD is about 2200 more and the Massey is prob in the middle....

Would appreciate any input.. The smart money is on the cub cadet, great specs, good price and dealer, and great warranty... Not sure I can justify spending that much more on the JD and don't know slot about the MF yet.

Planning on driving them all in the next week.

Wiley -

First of all, :welcome:!
Sounds like you have some fun seat time in front of you. All good machines you're looking at, try em all out and see which one you like the best!
I don't own a 2450, but was impressed with the build and backhoe setup when I looked them over. The one thing I REALLY like about my SC2400 is the shift-on-the-fly, really makes loader work and transiting any distance effortless. Wish my bigger CUT had it.

Good luck and have fun shopping!

 

[TractorTidy]

Look at a Kioti CK20. More bang for the buck, in the same price range as a subcompact but much more tractor in weight, height, ldr. capacity, etc..
You can use standard cat. 1 implements on it where on a sub. you have to use cat. 1 limited so you can lift it off the ground.

The one downside on the CK20 is that they currently don't have a belly mower available. It is definitely worth a look though.

 

[dodge man]

Not trying to insult everyone, but I would stick with Kubota or the JD.

 

[PioneerMan]

I am inclined to say that woods require a bigger tractor than expected. Dead trees can be large and heavy. Or if you want a grapple for brush, those are heavy on their own.