Buying Advice Newby seeks help with buying a tractor.

[maggie4824]

What if I said our original budget was $20,000?
Honestly?

 

[jeff9366]

Kubota L4400 DT (Used with 300a hours and manual) $20,750+tax

Does this one have FEL, ag or industrial tires, 4-WD?

A fine utility tractor. Low hours.

 

[maggie4824]

Kubota L4400 DT does have loader, skid steer coupler and 72" square back bucket. Haven't heard back if it's 4wd or?

 

[maggie4824]

What is better more hp or a heavier, wider tractor?

 

[wolftree]

Maggie,

The Kubota L4400 sounds to be worth investigating. The DT says it is a 4wd with mechanical/manual transmission. The physical size, weight and horse power of the L4400 may well be a good fit for your needs.

There should be room for price negotiating at $20,750 or perhaps a used implement that you can use, thrown into the deal.

 

[GManBart]

Ok. So here are my options:
Mahindra 5035 HST $28,990
Mahindra 4035 HST $23,590
Kubota MX5100 HST (new) $32,262.38
Kubota MX5100 HST (Harvest rental with 156 hrs and 1a hydraulic remote) $31,400.56
Kubota L4400 DT (Used with 300a hours and manual) $20,750+tax

Do the prices for the two MX5100s include backhoes???

See, people keep saying an MX5100 isn't $10k more than my LS, but I only paid $21,500 for mine new....with FEL, QA bucket, dual remotes, HST, rear work light, adjustable 3pt lift arms and stabilizer bars, etc. I keep hearing people suggest they can buy an MX5100 new for $25-27K, but I'm not seeing that.

 

[GManBart]

What is better more hp or a heavier, wider tractor?

Depends on what you're trying to do, and the conditions...there really isn't a stock answer. Some jobs put traction at a premium, and others HP.

 

[TomSeller]

What is better more hp or a heavier, wider tractor?

To me, HP, you can always add weight and widen tires, but you can't easily add HP

 

[foreman Etexas]

its in texas but good price

 

[Edward. S]

This one might work for you.
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7788711

This one is a nice tractor, but it seems like your leaning away from it. :confused3: Its a very nice tractor. A bit more power than the MX5100 and a lot more cheaper.