SCUT or CUT.....that is the question!

mahd776 · Mar 5, 2018

With the majority recommending a CUT over a SCUT what size or category of CUT would be recommended? With the above requirements in mind of course.
See JD has a new 2025R this year. From what I am reading sounds like a 1025R with more weight and larger tires. That a cantidate or some what bigger? Thanks!

dodge man · Mar 5, 2018

In Kubota I'd look at a 25 to 30 HP in the B series. They have a Kubota dealer here in Macomb, Birkeys. I'm not sure where else you would go, Galesburg, Peoria? They also sell JD's in Macomb.

flingwing1969 · Mar 5, 2018

I like the upper range of HP and size (35 to 41 hp). Make sure you have enough FEL and TPH capacity to suit you and good hydraulic fluid flow is something you will appreciate if you add to your collection of implements. I had a 21hp B21 Kubota and loved it, but I'm much happier with the 38 horses my current tractor gives me - along with being able to lift a "too large" 4n1 bucket filled to overflowing with wet roadbase. I B21 would take me much longer to do any job.

It seems that what seems great when you first get it, looks anemic after you've used it for a while at its limits - but that goes for almost anything I guess. I remember buying my first motorcycle, a 250 and thinking, wow! A couple of weeks later I was wondering why the throttle didn't seem to be able to turn as far as it once did.

ovrszd · Mar 5, 2018

dodge man said:
In Kubota I'd look at a 25 to 30 HP in the B series. They have a Kubota dealer here in Macomb, Birkeys. I'm not sure where else you would go, Galesburg, Peoria? They also sell JD's in Macomb.

I agree. A B series Kubota will do everything you want including mowing the yard. Much better ground clearance. Much better ride. Small enough to mow with, large enough to do FEL work with.

In JD, not sure what that equates to?? 2 series or maybe 3 series??

dragoneggs · Mar 5, 2018

I looked at B and BX before settling on the BX. Glad I did but I have really tight spaces to navigate and I don't ever plan to take off the 1.5 acre hilly property. Seeing that you plan to use remotely and you have a trailer to haul, it sounds like the B or similar is your solution. If money isn't an issue, a separate zero turn mower might make you happiest. I went this direction because I didn't want to deal with a MMM and the lousy ground clearance. Good luck with your purchase(s)

airbiscuit · Mar 5, 2018

The subcompacts are about the same size as your JD GT275, only diesel and 4wd. That said, they still have limited traction and ground clearance. Great for the suburbs - less great for the hunting camp. A John Deere 2 series tractor is probably a good compromise for your home and hunting camp needs (or same size from a competitor).

RalphVa · Mar 5, 2018

mahd776 said:
With the majority recommending a CUT over a SCUT what size or category of CUT would be recommended? With the above requirements in mind of course.
See JD has a new 2025R this year. From what I am reading sounds like a 1025R with more weight and larger tires. That a cantidate or some what bigger? Thanks!

Don't know about the new 2025R. Have one about 2 years old. Absolutely no troubles with it at all. Before, I had a 4010, which is like a 2019E if named today. Only troubles with it were turnbuckles breaking because I didn't tighten them tight enough a couple times and with the R3 (turf) tires for use with the FEL. In between, I had a 1025R. Had all sorts of problems with it. Only thing I liked about it over the other 2 tractors was the gentle start on the PTO and side fuel tank.

On some SCUTs, they have the hydraulic cooling fan down below where it'll get its fan blades knocked off unless you put an aftermarket underbelly protector.

Use a 4' bush hog and chipper/shredder mostly but have had an on JD M on the 4010 and have a carryall and back blade.

The 2025R's FEL action is the absolute best I've had. It's flawless in its action and even digs reasonably well. I would have never used the 1025R's FEL to put something into my pickup. It was absolutely very quirky.

Ralph

Tractorable · Mar 5, 2018

A Kubota B3300SU may be a good option for you. Small enough to get into tight spaces and trailer, big enough to power a 5' bush hog. I'd steer clear of the MMM, expensive, proprietary, and just gets in the way. Stick to rear implements.

ovrszd · Mar 5, 2018

Tractorable said:
A Kubota B3300SU may be a good option for you. Small enough to get into tight spaces and trailer, big enough to power a 5' bush hog. I'd steer clear of the MMM, expensive, proprietary, and just gets in the way. Stick to rear implements.

More B series Kubotas are sold with MMM than without. Very easy to install/remove. Do a great job of mowing. Surely cheaper than buying a separate lawn mowing machine. There are tens of thousands of B2710, B2910, B3030 tractors sold with MMM. Might look for a used one that also has an FEL.