Spreadsheet and price creep hell

[Yander]

I think you are looking at the right 4 makes of tractor for function and affordability. If you can find a used Yanmar, they can often be bought right vs. buying them new (SA 425, or 325).

 

[ultrarunner]

Have similar requirements for 65 acres and went with a harvest return L3800 Kubota with factory warranty… never had anything to warranty claim and it’s been a very good choice for us…

 

[donotlickthetractor]

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.

Yep, that's what I do, overthink

 

[donotlickthetractor]

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

The LS Dealer I was talking to recommended the MT255HE due to it being somewhat cheaper. I can see that being the case it possibly being EOL'd.

I do like the 2620.

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.

I'll watch out for the tire sizes. Thanks.

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.

I've taken a look at the specs of the MF1526, I'll need to see if there is a model difference, but the loader lifting capacity is lower than I was really hoping. I agree with your comments for sure.

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.

I read the full figured thread already (probably more than once). I do like the larger tractors and they will likely do what I need, but damn, I don't want to be grumbling about the HP 2 years from now.

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.

I'm even hunting through old used tractors to see if I can get one that fits the bill, has more HP, 4x4, high capacity lift and weight.

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.

This I can understand, but the only problem I have with reduced tire sizes is the habit of random stuff jumping out of the earth and attacking the bottom of the tractor while brush cutting My problem is, if it can be tore off leaving a spray of hydraulic fluid, it will be torn off leaving a spray of hydraulic fluid

 

[donotlickthetractor]

I think you are looking at the right 4 makes of tractor for function and affordability. If you can find a used Yanmar, they can often be bought right vs. buying them new (SA 425, or 325).

I've been trying to find a high clearance Yanmar in East Ontario, the number of Yanmar dealers we have is few, the closest one to me only has an SA223 onsite that I can see.

When the economy takes it's final nosedive...

I don't mind waiting...

Have similar requirements for 65 acres and went with a harvest return L3800 Kubota with factory warranty… never had anything to warranty claim and it’s been a very good choice for us…

Nice tractor. Use a grapple on it?

 

[chim]

Your remarks about tire sizes, high clearance, 2 more HP, using a grapple, etc give me the impression you should keep revisiting the full figure thread and possibly consider getting enough size and HP with the first tractor instead of incrementally as I have done.

 

[donotlickthetractor]

Your remarks about tire sizes, high clearance, 2 more HP, using a grapple, etc give me the impression you should keep revisiting the full figure thread and possibly consider getting enough size and HP with the first tractor instead of incrementally as I have done.

My primary focus is on weight and loader lift.

Tire sizes, nothing wrong with being aware of them. However, clearance is a concern to me. A lot of this ground has fence lines that have long since fallen and become part of the grass, or small boulders. I want preserve any undercarriage/lines that I have by not getting them wrapped up or bent.

Grapple is very useful tool for moving crap. I'm not sure what the concern was there?

And HP, I'm not talking 80-90HP. I am referring to 35-40.

But I agree, re-reading the thread will definitely be beneficial in case I missed anything.

 

[2manyrocks]

When I bought a Kubota L2501 a couple of years ago, I spent a month figuring out how to install guards on the exposed hydraulic filters/lines under the tractor before I actually used it for anything. If you are going to be using a tractor in brush, belly guards are something to consider, not just grill guards.

 

[jyoutz]

It sure seems like for the acreage and work you want to do, you are looking at too small size/weight/hp tractors. If your budget is firm, it would be better to look for older used units of appropriate size.

 

[paulsharvey]

"My primary focus is on weight and loader lift."

For me, loader lift capacity has Not been one of the limitations of the CK2610.

If that is a major concern, I would go ahead and remove the 2510/CX from your list.

For your existing list, the Tym 2515 would shine on weight and lift capacity. I went Kioti over the TYM 2515 for cost, seat, and color reasons, but it did appear to be a fine machine. If budget allows, I would go CK3520 or TYM 3515, just for the HP; but in my case the budget didn't allow