NH TL100 or Kubota M9540

[thethrill]

Both with cab, and FEL. It appears by looking at tractordata.com that the TL100 drastically outweighs the M9540 by a few thousand pounds. Use of the tractors will be on our ranch, bush hogging w/JD MX10 and feeding and moving round bales 1000-1300lbs. Off and on Semi trailer. Also a good deal of grapple work. Would like recommendations as to which you prefer and why. Thanks.

 

[M5farms]

I have a TL100A , good tractor , heavy and powerful and Comfortable . Only issue in the 3 years I have owned it is a siezed throwout bearing . I had the clutch replaced and it was expensive.

 

[Sid Post]

The Kubota's are nice but, a bit lightweight for engine/PTO power. For what you want, make sure the tractor has enough weight for good ground engagement and safe lifts off the semi. While I dearly love my Kubota L4600, it is way too lightweight, especially in the rear, for what I need a tractor for. Great for a weekend hobby farmer/rancher but, not really enough tractor for me even on my 40 acres here at the house.

 

[Farmer495]

If it's a straight TL100 and not a TL100A it's the 3.9 turbo and 24x12 synchro shuttle. Dry clutch only so careful if loader work.

I drove a brand new one, put many hours on it loader work, tillage, haulage etc.

I liked it.