Someone help me decide

[Charlesaf3]

leaving aside which brand, I'd say HST is essential for the stuff you are describing. Ok, you can get by without it, but you'll be much less happy.

The kubota L3400hst seems to be liked by a lot of the owners here. (I do think the 7800 is too small) Maybe post a question on each of the manufacturer forums asking people what they like and don't like?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

As long as you are planning on keeping the tractor for a while, none of the tractors you mentioned have anything over the Mahindra 3215, if they even have as much. You can't find a more reliable machine than the Mitsubishi made Mahindra tractors. Seems like a no brainer.

 

[woodlandfarms]

You have a TYM dealer in your hood? Good tractor and strong financing right now...

 

[joe48]

Baseing my suggestion on my own research and how I use my machine, with price as secondary.
All the units you listed are fine machines and I liked them all, but I narrowed it down by how I was going to use it. Much like you I do a lot of brush removal, skid logs, loader work , landscaping, and earth work. When doing this type of work weight and traction are more important than horsepower and HST is almost mandatory for ease of operation and long drivetrain life. (if you aren't used to a gear and clutch when doing loader work you can burn a clutch in no time, several thousand to replace) Along with that major components like axles ,trannys, frames etc made of cast iron and cast steel are heavier and more durable than aluminum and steel parts and weigh alot more.
When the machine is built heavier it can also carry and lift more. That brought my choices to Mahindra or Kioti, both weigh more than any others in their HP classes, and their loaders and 3pt hitches lift more.
Plus their prices were better than green ,orange and blue. Either one you won't be sorry as long as the dealer is good.
Happy tractoring let us know what you buy. Joe

 

[LBrown59]

What would you choose?

I would not buy any of them with out HST & AGs.

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[jbrumberg]

gerryjo:

Welcome to TBN ! You have put some thought into your tractor search and needs. I suggest you look at your use and tire type. There are pro's and con's to any tire type, but IMHO you would be better served by R-1's. I hope my post will not touch off another R-1 vs R-4 war . Jay

 

[IXLR8]

You have listed all good machines, you have said that you felt good about all the dealers. How do the different machines "feel" to you? I chose Kioti over the Kubota strictly due to the ergonomics. This was both the operators station and using the backhoe. I was just more comfortable on the Kioti, I have a friend with a similar sized Kubota, he HATES the ergo's of my Kioti. You need to get what fits YOU best, what you are most comfortable on, you will be spending lots of time with this machine and you need to be comfortable on it.

 

[gerryjo]

I truly like to thank everyone for their input.

I think Bird summed up all of your collective thoughts the best when he said, "Seriously, the "right" one is the one YOU like best."

I guess it is only human to keep second guessing these things. I and the one I love discussed this for hours - she totally supports the purchase whichever way I go -- and decided to visit one dealer tomorrow who stocks both the Kiotis and Mahindras and making a final choice there. Mainly becasue the dealer introduced a new "problem" into the mix so I'll have to now try out the DK35SE gear and hydro because the pricing and financing is so good. What a problem

I just informed the Kubota dealer of my decision who. He went on and on about the depreciation that will wipe out any savings or pleasure of extra features as soon as I sign the contract. I have wondered about the depreciation aspect as well but I am not intending to sell anytime soon and hope that people will truly catch on to the quality of either of these brands making this point moot. But those words keep playing on ...

 

[rickguns]

Just bought a Kubota MX5100 Kubota is a fantastic tractor for the money. The financing thru Kubota can not be beat

 

[WilliamBos]

I truly like to thank everyone for their input.

I think Bird summed up all of your collective thoughts the best when he said, "Seriously, the "right" one is the one YOU like best."

I guess it is only human to keep second guessing these things. I and the one I love discussed this for hours - she totally supports the purchase whichever way I go -- and decided to visit one dealer tomorrow who stocks both the Kiotis and Mahindras and making a final choice there. Mainly becasue the dealer introduced a new "problem" into the mix so I'll have to now try out the DK35SE gear and hydro because the pricing and financing is so good. What a problem

I just informed the Kubota dealer of my decision who. He went on and on about the depreciation that will wipe out any savings or pleasure of extra features as soon as I sign the contract. I have wondered about the depreciation aspect as well but I am not intending to sell anytime soon and hope that people will truly catch on to the quality of either of these brands making this point moot. But those words keep playing on ...

Resale shmesale. It has always annoyed me when people throw that in your face. Your Kubota salesman is sounding like a deeroid. If that is the best thing they have going for them, then they can keep it.

Bird summed it up best.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Will