New Dumby online, needing opinions!

   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #41  
Good for you ! I am sure your gear drive tractor will work out just fine for you . Just a word of good news . After owning my old Gear drive tractor for 4 years and putting 400 hours on her , I sold her for more than I paid ! That's about as much as a man can hope for or ask out of his tractor . So take good care of her and I am sure she will take good care of you . Oh yes !!! one more thing ! Pictures !Pictures! Pictures !
Big Al
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #42  
I have no experience with the LG Montanas but I have seen the LG built Farmtracs and they are some nice looking machines. I don't think you will be suffering from a sore leg. Todays new tractors aren't that hard on you. At least you have shuttle shift, you will really appreciate that. So what implements did you get with the tractor? Post some pictures soon.
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #43  
Just curious, what type of engine is in that tractor? Mitsu or Daedong?

What brand mower deck did you get? What about the other implements? Details man, we need details!!!

Can you post some pictures? It will be nice to hear some reports about how it performs for you as most of the folks who post about the LG Montana on TBN are dealers and they might, just maybe, be a bit biased toward the brand they sell!!! Given your property size, I think you will be happy you didn't go to a larger size machine, 30hp is still modestly large for your property, but 35 is overkill.

Let us know how it works out. And don't forget the pictures!!!
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #44  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Regarding Mahindra specifically, some of their tractors are Korean, some are Japanese, I believe the smaller sizes are Japanese Mistsubishi tractors, and at rougly 30hp on up (I may be wrong on the transition point) the Mahindras are Korean. )</font>
Mahindra Tractors are owned by Mahindra and Mahindra of India. They do have some of their tractors manufactured by Japanese companies, but most of their products are from India, not Korea. Please refer to Mahindra website. John
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #45  
John, I did, but not lately. And a buddy of mine was at the factory about 18 months ago in India on a business trip. Unless things have changed Mitsubishi makes some of the smaller units. I believe Mitsu makes the hydrostatic models? The "15" series was clearly identified as a Mitsu. I could not find anywhere on their website where it says where the "10" series comes from. They do point out that they have some assembly facilities in both Texas and Georgia. M&M makes stuff in several countries, but they also have stuff made for them on contract. At least for a while I was told that their mid-size models are (or were) Korean built tractors. In fact I don't know of any that are actually made in India and sold here in the US that are under 35 or 40 hp. I don't know if they were contract built or if they have/had a factory, I'm just going with the best information I had that they are Korean. But in any case, I never put down the brand or even Korean tractors, I just provided an accurate assessment of the characteristics of the various tractors as they come from the various nations. The Mahindra's at my local dealership actually are pretty impressive tractors, fit & finish is good, ergonomics are good, specs are good, too bad the dealership is just a garden center as I would not trust them to provide the type of support that I expect from a tractor dealer. I like dealerships with full parts departments and experienced service technicians. Regardless of where the actual tractor comes from, the brand looks to be high quality, solid, and with a wide product line than can meet the needs of most any small or medium tractor buyer . . . and they are moving into the AG market with some impressive larger machines.



EDIT: I would like to stand corrected on a couple points. First, I was able to confirm that both LONG and LG MONTANA have HYDRO tractors, I previously said that LG did not offer HST trannys.

Also, in regards to Mahindra, in addition to what RonNY wrote, I was also able to find that they still have some Korean models. In fact, many of their tractors are Korean made.

In regards to the LG Montana, I did say that Long does not make tractors for LG. I believe that to be true, but could not confirm it. Both brands have some tractors that are virtual CLONES of each other, but that does not mean that LONG makes the machines for LG as the tractors that I found that differ mainly in paint color, appear to be Japanese Mitsubishi tractors with Hydro transmissions so I suspect that Mitsubishi makes the HST machines for LG Montana AND also makes the machines for LONG.
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #46  
Not Trying to take sides, but:
My 2+year old Mahindra 4110, is made by TYM of Korea, with a DaeDong engine, same engine as the DK35, 40, etc...

DrHoliday
good luck - keep us posted about your LG Montana, Boy that was quick!

Ron
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #47  
Ron,

Your information appears to be accurate. Looking at the TYM website you'll see some remarkable similarities between the "10 series" Mahindra's and the "TYM" tractors.

Don
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #48  
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shoppintractors
Thanks for your vote of confidence, you have made my day! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

P.S. Its hard to miss when the tractor serial # plate says TYM of Korea /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ron
 
   / New Dumby online, needing opinions! #49  
I bought a new Kubota L2800, 4wd, FEL, BB, and 5' shredder last year for what you are looking to spend. I have 13 acres, and the L2800 has been great. You should be able to get a great machine for your $15K, just take your time and look at(and drive) everything you can find BEFORE you buy!!
Also, keep an eye on TBN even after you buy---lots of very tractorsmart people here, and they will help you figure out how to use your new tractor and all the things that go with it.
Happy hunting!!
 

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