Buying Advice LTB 40-50 hp Cab Tractor

slynx · Jul 21, 2013

I'm in southern Missouri, and I'm in the market for a later model (90s or newer) cab tractor in the 40-50 hp range. I'd like to have something for general purpose use with a loader. It will be used for grading, bush hogging, finish mowing, tilling, etc. I know there are a ton if options, and I'd like to keep it under 25-30k.

What are folks using out there? I know there's a ton of info in this site, and I've looked at a bunch of it. But it's a little overwhelming!! Any info is greatly appreciated!

foreman Etexas · Jul 21, 2013

25-30k I would think could get into a new cab Mahindra for that with loader and 4x4.

ozley · Jul 21, 2013

Look at a LS 5030C it close to 30 K new.

Don87 · Jul 21, 2013

I think 30k will get you into a new Kioti tractor also.

Poopdeck Pappy · Jul 22, 2013

$30k will get you into a Mahindra 3616cab or 5010 cab, an LS XR4040 or XR4046 cab or maybe a Kubota 3540 cab. I'm sure there are some Kiotis that would fit in there too, but I'm not familiar with their pricing.

A couple of things to keep in mind are add-on costs such as insurance (if you finance the tractor and taxes if you have to pay sales tax in your area), and implements (if you don't already own them) and goodies such as AM/FM radio for the cab. Those things will drive the price way over $30k pretty quickly.