Sub vs compact... Need advice

[Ljh815]

Hello,

I am looking to purchase a compact or sub compact tractor and looking for advice.

My wife will be using the tractor mainly to mow our 4 acre yard and also wants a fel to move mulch, rock, dirt, etc.

I am Leary of the subs due to size and power, but the size for her is definitely a plus.

Appreciate all input

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome: to TBN, Deere has a 1026 and Kioti has a CS2410 and Kubota has the BX series. What dealers you have in a 50 mile radius?

 

[Ljh815]

We have looked at Deere and kubota dealers, but wanting to buy used. I like the size of the derre 2320, but wife likes the 1026/bx2660 size. Not sure who's gonna win

 

[Will_C]

You need to get what you want-either a sub or a compact would be fine for your use. Actually, it sounds like your application sounds like what a sub was designed for-lots of mowing and occasional FEL use.

Will

 

[TripleR]

Power really isn't always going to be different as the same engine is used in some of the SCUTS as in the CUTS. We have a BX2200, BX2660 and John Deere 2305 and all will do an amazing amount of work, the only downside is ground clearance, if that is important to you, go with a CUT. John Deere, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, and a couple of others make SCUTS aand CUTS, I would look at and try them all out to see which will work best for you.

Used small tractors are pretty expensive and hard to find, so many go with new ones due to finance, warranty and dealer incentives.

 

[engine29]

Look at Kioti. Little Tractor is down by you in Metropolis. The CS2410 is VERY well priced compared to the others.
If you are willing to go w/ a rear mt. finish mower, look at the CK 20. Bigger tractor yet small enough to do small jobs.

 

[magicheater]

Look at Kioti. Little Tractor is down by you in Metropolis. The CS2410 is VERY well priced compared to the others.
If you are willing to go w/ a rear mt. finish mower, look at the CK 20. Bigger tractor yet small enough to do small jobs.

Yup, looked at them both myself. Pretty impressed with the loader on the CK20.

 

[Ljh815]

So u can't get a belly mower for the ck20?

 

[Grandad4]

It's a matter of preference. Either size will do what you want quite well. The diesel engines in both CUTs and SCUTs have ample power for mowing... actually more than is required, so no real difference there. You'll get a bigger loader on a CUT, of course, but unless your wife plans to do some really epic landscaping, the loader on a SCUT will dig and carry all the mulch, soil and rocks she'll want to handle. Just for example, I distributed and levelled what must have been at least 6 tandem dump loads of soil for a re-landscape/terracing project for a friend in one afternoon with our little BX. A bigger machine would have done the same job faster, but then again the SCUT gets into places larger equipment won't go. Regardless of what you choose, be sure to get proper rear ballast for any loader work.

You probably already know this, but it's worth mentioning anyways: If this is mainly for your wife to use, get the size and make of equipment she favors. You'll both be happier that way.

 

[RAYJAY]

do you have a lot of hilly area to cut ? had the smaller compact and it did not do it on my hills and not very stable of a tractor, how big of a mower are you going to run ?

myself i went with aR3039H series LS

dealer sells Kioti and dollar for dollar the LS wins were also doing 4 to 5 acre's plus snow removal

 

[sdkubota]

With increased ground clearance comes increased instability. The higher you raise the center of gravity the more likely it is to tip over unless you have a wide wheelbase.

 

[kiotiken]

My problem with SCUT's from any manf. is that they're almost the same money as a bigger more capable CUT. You really don't want a big tractor if you're going to be using it to mow the lawn though. Think about mowing over your septic system.

Yes, you can get a belly mower for the CK20. You need to get the optional mid PTO (it's a pretty cheap option). http://www.kioti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/US_CK-Series-11-2011.pdf

 

[BuilderML]

Hello,
Have you looked at the cub cadet/ yanmar sc2400? Sounds like a tractor that would fit your needs. Should run around the 10k range.
Have fun shopping !!!!!!:confused2:

 

[Ljh815]

I think we have decided to go with a small compact. Looking at the bobcat ct122.... There are some great deals on new tractors since bobcat is getting out of the tractor biz.

 

[BuilderML]

The CCY sc2400 is a small compact and great deals are to be had with them. Worth a look

 

[MF 1532]

Welcome to TBN . Who is the Bobcat dealer around here ? A friend of mine is Mike Crisel at Heartland Kubota , Carterville , he might be able to answer questions for you . I purchased my MF at Diedrich Eq , in Nashville , Il. Good luck with your final choice :thumbsup:

 

[madmax12]

They are all great machines.

Some have high, mid, low range HST. There are also gear versions. Some have tilt wheel and cruise. Some have armrests. Cupholders, power outlets, work lights, etc. Some are more comfortable than others regarding joystick position, foot peddle configuration, seat height, etc. Some have more lift capability. Some cost more, some less. You might even find one in your favorite color

I picked the Mahindra Max28XL. It's simple and comfortable, for me. It's a "wide stance" brand, so I like the stability. It's reasonably priced (not the cheapest, in my area). It is strong in loader and 3pt lift capability. I like the tilt wheel and cruise control. It's roomy.

Take your time. Try them out. The only wrong choice, is to pick one that cannot do what you need it to do. Otherwise, its a matter of personal comfort, safety, and enjoyment.

Have fun.

 

[Ljh815]

The sc2400 looks nice but a little small. The ct122 I priced is a little less money and more tractor. Also comes with a free fel.

The local bobcat dealer is in steelville but he doesn't have any ct122's, or any compact bobcats for that matter.

I stopped by heartland kubota and they are nice tractors but too pricey. They do have a bx2660 leftover at a good price, but still higher than the ct122.

 

[engine29]

No, belly mower not available for CK20.

 

[murphy1244]

No, belly mower not available for CK20.

Kens posted the web page that say's belly mower.