Rookie tractor buyer neds advice

[ChubbyButtNinja]

As far as implements, I recently got a ditch bank flail with hammer blades and it does a great job on small brush, saplings and tall weeds. It also does surprisingly well on my front field that's maintained as a lawn. The hydraulic offset let's me get into places that a rotary cutter just can't, or at least not without a lot of difficulty.
On edit: you don't mention a loader... I would never buy a tractor without a loader.
Happy shopping!

I assumed the loader was such a no brainer it wasn’t worth mentioning but you’re right to point that out.

 

[ChubbyButtNinja]

All three Korean manufacturer’s make nice machines. I would try and compare similar models that have the most similar engines, ie 25hp TYM to the 25-26 Kioti and Tym, or the 40hp models of each.

I really have been focused on 25hp machines due to price and avoiding the regen. 40hp machines have only come in play when there’s a great deal.

For example, the TYM 4215 is considerably less than the Kioti 2620.

 

[Mike1955]

What has worked for me was being patient, and buying an almost new one from an individual. Maybe Craigslist. Hey no bigger crooks on there that some dealers. Good luck friend

 

[Torvy]

I really have been focused on 25hp machines due to price and avoiding the regen. 40hp machines have only come in play when there’s a great deal.

For example, the TYM 4215 is considerably less than the Kioti 2620.

The regen is a lot less scary with a TYM (formerly Kukje) engine. Even if you have a problem, the tractor will not go into limp mode. If you keep the rpms up, it will rarely even need to regen.

 

[shooterdon]

Make a list of things you want to do. Then how often you will do them.

Some jobs are better done by a contractor or renting the right machine. People buy a backhoe and it sits for many months. And it is not a cheap attachment.

If you have asthma, putting 3 point attachments on and off will be taxing. Look into a quick hitch and make sure your attachments are compatible with it.

You have not provided enough information to make an informed suggestion on implements, and IMO you need to do more thinking about what size machine you buy.

A cab tractor without air conditioning will be a bad decision in most of the country. I need to run air even when it is only 70 degrees.

 

[aesanders]

Very few people have issues with Regen. I think it is a very overblown issue. Not saying it can’t be an issue, but not a common issue. Take LS for example. You hear about people have issues with the machine regenerating too often, but it is not that common and most people don’t have issues at all. The new MT2 series use Yanmar engines anyway and probabaly regen normally as much as any engine. That said, it is added complexity and cost to an engine, so if you don’t think you need it then yes, stay at 26hp or under.

The TYM 4215 model is being discontinued from what I hear. Probably a good time to get a deal on one. The tractor model itself is the same as any other 15 series and the 42hp engine isn’t going away, so no worries about getting a model with no support, it will have support for as long as any 15 series TYM model.

The new MT2 series LS are really nice also. Lots of upgrades on these new models. Don’t think you can go wrong with any of the three makes though and all are popular.

Besides the Korean makes, Massey and Yanmar make some really nice tractors this size that are quite a bit more affordable than John Deere and Kubota. Both are Japanese made.

 

[aesanders]

A little more advise, buy as big as you can afford now, and buy from a local dealer, especially being that this is your first tractor. If you were an experienced tractor operator and could work on your own equipment, I’d say buy from wherever, but you are a noob, so find a good local dealer and buy from them, even if it costs you more.

As far as implements, a decent set of pallet forks will get used all the time.

You mentioned working with Georgia Extension, so not sure where that is heading as for crops, but that could really dictate where you go with attachments. 6 acre wouldn’t be a hay farm, but could be all the ground you need for specialty vegetables or something on those lines. Give some more info and would be glad give some suggestions. Also, how clear is the 6 acres? If you have a lot of trees a grapple will always come in handy. If it is already cleared, you can probably get buy with the pallet forks for all your lifting needs.

 

[jeff9366]

IMPLEMENTS:

1) https://www.lsuagcenter.com/~/media...aa214276e14dacb/pub2917tractorimplements1.pdf

2)

Buckeye Tractor Co -- Online

Manufacturer of specialty equipment for production of vegetables, fruit and flowers. Some nursury and landscaping applications.

www.buctraco.com

SMOOTHING: 11 acres previous cow pasture smoothing bumps

 

[Tpondel]

When I bought my Deere 3033R the dealer suggested a 3 in 1 bucket. Looks and works like a regular bucket but also opens hydraulically to allow me to clamp down and lift things.

Great suggesting and once I put it on I've never used the old standard bucket.

 

[big bubba]

"Was initially going to get a subcompact and rotary cutter, but have felt like I should try to redeem the land and not just stare at shorter weeds on it." OP

you might be more detailed in what you consider "redeeming" the land, what that redeeming would involve. many have suggested in the forum that if extensive leveling, excavation is to be considered, sometimes it's more cost effective to hire the redemption out, then decide on an appropriate tractor.

if all you're considering is heavy brush hog work, then proceed as you are doing. in terms of rotary cutters, look to mid or heavy duty. certainly not a finish mower. consider 45-50 hp, L or MX series Kubota would be a good start. a 6' hog would be a good match.
regards, & welcome to the forum