Buying Advice sub compact or compact tractor?

[murphy1244]

Don't get too hung up on lift specs. I think some are a little more conservative than others. Also some rate at the pin while others are 500mm for the loader and 24'' for the 3PH.

I am starting to think this poster is in Sales.

 

[Olympus]

Definitely not in sales. I don't even work in the ag industry.

 

[murphy1244]

Definitely not in sales. I don't even work in the ag industry.

If you say so.

 

[Olympus]

You've been a member since May 2012. Why are you still in the "Looking" stage. You can't finally buy an LS?

I was looking when I joined and bought a JD. Sold it recently and now I'm looking again. LS is the top contender if I buy something smaller. But I'm still debating whether I should spend more and move up to the CUT size. In which case, there are several good choices. Thanks for your concern though.

 

[Olympus]

If you say so.

I have no interest in one brand over another. I'm just sharing what I found in my search through the SCUT models. If I decide to buy a larger size tractor, LS is not on my short list.

 

[94BULLITT]

I am starting to think this poster is in Sales.

I'm pretty sure the the BX will lift more than what it is rated to on the 3PH. I think the L4240 will lift more than what it is supposed to on the loader but I need to do some more testing.

 

[warky715]

Upon thinking more about my post above, If you buy from a dealer, you might ask them to demo it doing post holes. And regarding the pond digging, I guess a pond can be an 8' diameter 1 foot deep or can be 80 feet diameter or more and 10 - 15 feet deep. So I guess it depends on what you are planning. You might want to post what size of pond you are considering. It could make a difference on recommendations.

I am planning on having them drop a cs2410 off for me sometime in the summer to try it out at my house with my soil and me running it. If a larger tractor is what I need then I am willing to wait but if the smaller tractor will do it and still last with minimal problems then obviously I want one sooner then later


As for the pond I'm not thinking big just maybe as I need dirt for this and that, take out a scoop and eventually there will be a pond. Also for digging I was thinking to break the soil up with the box blade first then scoop out the dirt? maybe a bit time consuming but easier on the tractor?

 

[GPintheMitten]

I just took a look at the Kioti CS2410 on the web. It looks like a good unit. My only reservation is the post hole digging. But I'm not saying it wont do it, I just dont know that it will.

 

[batwing]

I am planning on having them drop a cs2410 off for me sometime in the summer to try it out at my house with my soil and me running it. If a larger tractor is what I need then I am willing to wait but if the smaller tractor will do it and still last with minimal problems then obviously I want one sooner then later


As for the pond I'm not thinking big just maybe as I need dirt for this and that, take out a scoop and eventually there will be a pond. Also for digging I was thinking to break the soil up with the box blade first then scoop out the dirt? maybe a bit time consuming but easier on the tractor?

Maybe I am reading to much between the lines but sounds like you need a little bit bigger tractor!!
Ron

 

[GPintheMitten]

I think a scut will do most of what he's talking about. Besides you can rent a walk behind post hole auger or other type of post hole auger.

 

[TSO]

I just took a look at the Kioti CS2410 on the web. It looks like a good unit. My only reservation is the post hole digging. But I'm not saying it wont do it, I just dont know that it will.

My only concern with that would be the lift height of the 3pt ... I drilled a bunch of holes with my CK20, and it did a good job power wise (though I almost buried it a few times). HP is comparable between that and the CS2410 but I'm assuming the 3pt lift height was higher.

 

[warky715]

If I decide to go SCUT I will make sure the dealer shows me how to hook up the post hole digger and box blade and that it will work satisfactorily for me before I would ever sign the papers. It would be great if it works but if it doesn't I'm not wasting my money.

 

[94BULLITT]

I am planning on having them drop a cs2410 off for me sometime in the summer to try it out at my house with my soil and me running it. If a larger tractor is what I need then I am willing to wait but if the smaller tractor will do it and still last with minimal problems then obviously I want one sooner then later


As for the pond I'm not thinking big just maybe as I need dirt for this and that, take out a scoop and eventually there will be a pond. Also for digging I was thinking to break the soil up with the box blade first then scoop out the dirt? maybe a bit time consuming but easier on the tractor?

Why don't you rent a machine for the pond?

My only concern with that would be the lift height of the 3pt ... I drilled a bunch of holes with my CK20, and it did a good job power wise (though I almost buried it a few times). HP is comparable between that and the CS2410 but I'm assuming the 3pt lift height was higher.

I think the CS2410 has a limited cat 1 hitch. If he gets a PHD for a SCUT he should be fine.

 

[TSO]

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/grd/4364193673.html

 

[batwing]

LS Tractor J2020H With Loader 100hrs Transferable Warranty Diesel 4x4

Looks like a great deal.
Ron