The New Holland dealer I bought from is primarily an ag tractor dealer. Their shop mechanics didn't seem to be very experienced dealing with the smaller utility tractors. A recall repair was botched and required three trips back and I still had to fix some minor things myself. That plus New Holland no longer sources this line of tractors from Shibaura are the main reasons I not considering New Holland. I really don't know anything about the larger Boomer tractors or the engines. The Fiat engines were not an issue in my decision. Vic
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The New Holland dealer I bought from is primarily an ag tractor dealer. Their shop mechanics didn't seem to be very experienced dealing with the smaller utility tractors. A recall repair was botched and required three trips back and I still had to fix some minor things myself. That plus New Holland no longer sources this line of tractors from Shibaura are the main reasons I not considering New Holland. I really don't know anything about the larger Boomer tractors or the engines. The Fiat engines were not an issue in my decision. Vic
DieselBound
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If you're looking to downsize and want a nice cab a Kioti NX4510 might be an option, though it sounds like you might not have a dealer close by.
I'm fortunate in that I have several dealers whose business is more centered on CUTs. Ag dealers just seem too busy to deal with the "little guy."
I'm fortunate in that I have several dealers whose business is more centered on CUTs. Ag dealers just seem too busy to deal with the "little guy."
Got it. Thanks for the reply. I have two Case dealers within 35 minutes and a NH dealer within 10 minutes so I have several options for support. One of the CaseIH dealers has two service areas under one roof, one for Ag and one for Cut/lawn. I know your looking to move from NH but have you looked at their cab models? I think they have one of the nicest and roomiest cabs around. Also do you have any CaseIH dealers. My red tractor is the same tractor as the boomers just a different color.
Other than Deere, Kubota, MF, NH and Mahindra the nearest "other" dealers are 2-3 hours drive away. There is a Case IH dealer about an hours drive away, but they are a large ag tractor dealer and I don't know if they stock the smaller tractors. I wasn't aware of the Mahindra dealer until one of the earlier posters mentioned them. Kioti tractors don't seem to be very well known in this area. Given their popularity there must be some around, but I don't recall ever seeing one "in the wild". There is a Kioti/LS dealer 100+ miles away, but I probably won't visit them unless I happen to be in that area for other reasons. Vic
DieselBound
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I've never had to take my Kubota to my dealer. I have, however, purchased parts from the dealer; but, one can get parts on-line and have them shipped to one's door.
If there's an issue with a new machine generally the dealer is obligated to travel out to repair it: this is pretty much mandatory for any recall work.
My Kioti dealer is probably a good 1/2 further away than my Kubota dealer. I didn't feel that the distance was great enough to be concerned with. I don't expect to be hauling the Kioti to the dealer's: it "might" happen, but generally I'm not seeing that the [CUT] tractor-knowledgeable owners are needing to do this- most tend to be able to deal with the little stuff. A LOT depends on how supportive the dealer is: if they're good/easy to work with then that might offset them being further away (than a closer, less easy-to-work-with dealer). Over the long-haul I'd want a tractor that I like over a dealer that I liked. I don't want to diminish the importance of a good dealer (I did note that I find it important), just that sometimes people over-state the importance and so doing sacrifice getting a tractor that would be better for them.
Wild Bill the 2nd
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Aren't the new gear & hydro boomers rebadged LS tractors? I've read that the cvt models are not.
I went from a 2001 TC35 to a Kubota L6060. The biggest thing I miss is the visibility of the bucket from the operating platform. The sloping loader and hood made for an unobstructed view.
I went from a 2001 TC35 to a Kubota L6060. The biggest thing I miss is the visibility of the bucket from the operating platform. The sloping loader and hood made for an unobstructed view.
DieselBound
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That's why I'm putting cameras and a monitor in my NX. Really need a forward-facing camera for pallet work. Need a cab though!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html
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The buyer for my TC45D and all the implements wants to finalize the deal next week (assuming his banker approves).
I have looked at Mahindra, Massey, Deere, Kubota and New Holland, so far. Didn't really a get a test run in the Kubota or New Holland. The Kubota dealer has two L60 Grand's, but neither were uncrated when I was there. The New Holland D46 CVT cab was roomy and the ergonomics very good, but the battery was dead and couldn't be jumped. Some very red faces on the sales staff!
So far, the New Holland and Massey look like the best fit. Don't know about the Kubota since I wasn't able to get into the cab to check fit. The Kioti/LS dealer didn't have a cab model Kioti in stock, so I didn't bother stopping there. Will need a demonstration of the New Holland and Kubotas before making a final decision. Vic
I have looked at Mahindra, Massey, Deere, Kubota and New Holland, so far. Didn't really a get a test run in the Kubota or New Holland. The Kubota dealer has two L60 Grand's, but neither were uncrated when I was there. The New Holland D46 CVT cab was roomy and the ergonomics very good, but the battery was dead and couldn't be jumped. Some very red faces on the sales staff!
So far, the New Holland and Massey look like the best fit. Don't know about the Kubota since I wasn't able to get into the cab to check fit. The Kioti/LS dealer didn't have a cab model Kioti in stock, so I didn't bother stopping there. Will need a demonstration of the New Holland and Kubotas before making a final decision. Vic
