Spreadsheet and price creep hell

[donotlickthetractor]

I am in such spreadsheet and price creep hell.

68 acres, large amount being wooded, marshy, some old fields.

I want to reclaim the trails I have out there that have 22 years of neglect.

- snowblowing/FEL snow removal
- grading gravel driveway that has had severe pot holes develop
- maintaining that driveway
- brush cutting about 3 to 4 acres. If it can cause your skin to blister, that's what I need to take down.

I want to stay away from subcompacts.

I have been looking at Kioti cx2510, ck2510, tym 2515, and ls mt225he.?
I have a 5' bush hog and 7' rhino plow.

Location is eastern ontario.

I have a mf35 that is only 2wd without a mechanical locking diff.

Is there a best time of year to purchase?
How do I know when to stop and just finance then and there?1

 

[chim]

Welcome aboard!

Sounds like you want to avoid DPF with that list. If that is the case, are you sure of the size you'll need?

 

[WVH1977]

I will say this, I get so in the weeds with my purchases that I get into the dollars of difference. Dont burn yourself out. If you really like whichever tractor it is over the others buy it and dont worry about cost unless it is a ridiculous amount of money. If you focus only on the best possible deal, you have a higher potential of buyers remorse.

Most all tractor companies have decent financing and you will more than likely have a 4 to 6 year loan around 400 to 600 a month if in the high 20K low 30K range, depnding on hnow much you put down, could be less.

Buy the tractor you like the best. Buy once, cry once.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Not really any specific time, but the fall / winter is usually when dealers want to move equipment, so more willing to negotiate price.

In the Kioti lineup, go one step up to the 2620, a little bigger, little more capabilities wise.

The LS MT 226 (vs. the 225he) has a bit more loader capacity. I was told the 225 would eventually be replaced by the 226.

Both of the above are matched closer to the TYM 2515

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

So, the TYM 2515 comes with 8.5x14 and 15 x19.5 tires, with optional 25-8.5x15 and 16-43x20 tires.

The TYM/Branson 2515 comes with the second larger size. Same larger sizes on the Kioti and LS

IMHO, go with the larger tires on whichever brand you go with. It really does make a difference.

 

[paulsharvey]

On the Kiotis, I would look towards the Ck2620, not the 2510 or 2520, for a comparable. Also, MF1825E is pretty affordable, but I'm not a fan of the peddle set up; the MF 1526M is kinda a TYM T26/Kioti 2510 competition. The MF 18M series machines are nicer, but start at 35hp, and are approaching Kubota/JD prices.

 

[paulsharvey]

So, I have a Kioti CK2610hst currently and I have a Long thread about the search, with my 1.5 year, 80 hr feedback, "Full Figured 25hp tractor". I am 90% happy with my machine, But I find there are times I wish I had more HP, and as I move to a 14 acre piece with more work to do, I am actively considering turning up the fuel supply for more HP, and in the process, voiding my warranty.

Point being; what you describe sounds like a bit of a stretch foe the class of machine your looking at

On that thread, there are a lot od people who really liked some od the machines you mentioned.

So, short version, started by considering a RK-24 sub, then an Rk-25 bigger subcompact, looked at MF 1526M, TYM 2515, and bought the CK2610. I wad operating on a pretty tight budget, and i probably would have preferred same size, but more HP.

 

[chim]

Have a serious look at what you'll be doing and look ahead if you can. Balance your wants, needs and finances. All of these will change, or at least your perception will. I could have done almost everything with the first tractor bought used in 1990, The fifth tractor is the one I'm happy with.

 

[ericm979]

IMHO, go with the larger tires on whichever brand you go with. It really does make a difference.

I had the dealer put smaller tires on my Branson. The reason was to lower the center of gravity for operating on hills. I didn't try it both with the normal size and the smaller size so I can't say how much it affects stability, but it is pretty stable on slopes.

 

[donotlickthetractor]

Welcome aboard!

Sounds like you want to avoid DPF with that list. If that is the case, are you sure of the size you'll need?

Thanks for the reply. I'm not really against dpf or any emissions tech. This is just the range I find affordable.