Planning to buy soon

[Jaybr]

Another question for the OP: do you plan on towing the tractor for remote work or service?

If so, weight may be a factor. Most compacts are light enough to tow with a 1/2 ton truck, with a utility tractor you’ll need a bigger truck.

 

[Dunno]

Buy an older Ford tractor made in USA. Good ones can be found if you buy smart. Ford 4610.

 

[Groundcoat]

I have a 60 acre homestead and last April, I bought a new 40hp Mahindra with some optional equipment from a reputable local dealer. I have just under 200 hours on it now and so far, this tractor has served me well. A bigger tractor would have been nice but more expensive to operate and maintain. No regrets with the size and brand of the tractor I bought. Would do it again. Cannot imagine not having a tractor now.

 

[coast40]

what does LT, NH, MT stand for?

List of tractor manufacturers - Wikipedia
TractorData.com - Farm tractors

 

[Redlined0002]

Hi all,
New here. Last year we moved to our 80 acres and built a house. I am going on 50 years old. On the docket this spring is a tractor to help make the work easier.

Uses for tractor would be land management, gardening, wood cutting, food plots, field clearing, animal care (goats, chickens, etc.), snow removal, two track/trail maintenance, and eventually maybe even some crop work down the road or a hay field and cutting/bailing. I could have about 30-35 acres of tillable on our land with some work, the rest is wooded/swampy. 4x4, cab, and loader is a must. I am not sure what else to add but I'll try to answer any questions asap.

I don't intend to make a living doing anything of these things. More of retirement hobby.

I do NOT want to buy a tractor that is too small or one that is too large to get into the woods when needed.

I talked to a local Kioti dealer and his recommendation was a NS4710HB w/ cab w/ loader at a price of $40.5K.

I guess I am also interested in Mahindra but not sure on a specific tractor. There is also a Kubota and Massey Furgeson dealer nearby, but I think I've ruled on Kubota and JD just because of the premium price.

What brands (Kioti, Mahindra, TYM, Branson, Massey, Case IH, New Holland, Yanmar etc.) would you recommend or definitely avoid and if you have specific models that would be great as well.

I think I just want to go new to take advantage of 0% financing and I don't want an old tractor that constantly needs tinkering to keep it operational.

Thanks. Look forward to the conversation.

I have a Kubota L5740 4x4 Cab with a Front End Loader. Pre emissions. Hydrostatic Transmission. $36,500

 

[TractorTYMe]

what is the climate where you are ? Ive heard tym dont work well in the cold

That is an absolute load of horse chit. TYM has no separate problems from other diesel tractors. Good battery charge, keep fluids and filters

 

[flyingace43]

Hi all,
New here. Last year we moved to our 80 acres and built a house. I am going on 50 years old. On the docket this spring is a tractor to help make the work easier.

Uses for tractor would be land management, gardening, wood cutting, food plots, field clearing, animal care (goats, chickens, etc.), snow removal, two track/trail maintenance, and eventually maybe even some crop work down the road or a hay field and cutting/bailing. I could have about 30-35 acres of tillable on our land with some work, the rest is wooded/swampy. 4x4, cab, and loader is a must. I am not sure what else to add but I'll try to answer any questions asap.

I don't intend to make a living doing anything of these things. More of retirement hobby.

I do NOT want to buy a tractor that is too small or one that is too large to get into the woods when needed.

I talked to a local Kioti dealer and his recommendation was a NS4710HB w/ cab w/ loader at a price of $40.5K.

I guess I am also interested in Mahindra but not sure on a specific tractor. There is also a Kubota and Massey Furgeson dealer nearby, but I think I've ruled on Kubota and JD just because of the premium price.

What brands (Kioti, Mahindra, TYM, Branson, Massey, Case IH, New Holland, Yanmar etc.) would you recommend or definitely avoid and if you have specific models that would be great as well.

I think I just want to go new to take advantage of 0% financing and I don't want an old tractor that constantly needs tinkering to keep it operational.

Thanks. Look forward to the conversation.

If you have a Yanmar dealer go look at the YT347/YT359 they are a really nice tractor and the cab is a little smaller that some of the other tractors but it is very comfortable and you will find that the IHMT tranny is great and you won't find that on any of the other tractors in that class. Sorry to burst your bubble on the 0% financing but most of the deals are just having you pay the interest up front by giving a cash price vs the finance price. Also look at the john deere and kubota lines you may be surprised at the cost. Most of all having a dealer that you like is very important as much as the brand because there are a lot of nice tractors out there and many will serve you well.

 

[flyingace43]

Big drawback to the Yanmar yt359 is how lightweight it’s built for a 59 hp tractor. Cab tractor only weighs about 3400lbs , loader and bucket only adds about 1100. Total bare tractor and loader about 4500. My Open station CIH dx35 , only 35 hp weighs that much.
Contrast that with a JD 5055E bare tractor 7000lbs , loader with bucket adds 2000lbs plus . Total about 9000lbs . Twice the weight! Which puts in in a way more capable category for about same money.
Below are the specs, note the yt359 is listed with Full Fluid filled tires so you have to deduct about 1000lbs.

well I can tell you with the loader on and rim guard in the rear tires I have weighed my on a scale and it is just under #7000 and it is a YT347 with a cab

 

[Jakeo]

I have 16 years experience in earthmoving gear. I have a good look around comparing everything and ended up with a kioti rx8030 for around AUD$67k. Very happy with it. Similar quality to Kubota but AUD$30k less for the same HP. Kioti is actually Daedong which has been around for yonks. If doing more random tasks than pasture work i would recommend a HST model. Cheers

 

[jyoutz]

If you have a Yanmar dealer go look at the YT347/YT359 they are a really nice tractor and the cab is a little smaller that some of the other tractors but it is very comfortable and you will find that the IHMT tranny is great and you won't find that on any of the other tractors in that class. Sorry to burst your bubble on the 0% financing but most of the deals are just having you pay the interest up front by giving a cash price vs the finance price. Also look at the john deere and kubota lines you may be surprised at the cost. Most of all having a dealer that you like is very important as much as the brand because there are a lot of nice tractors out there and many will serve you well.

I don’t think your comment is true regarding 0% financing. If you ask for a cash discount versus financing, the discount isn’t much. Why would a dealer want to give much of a cash discount? The financing is done by corporate not the dealer.