Suggestions for 40-50 hp class

[RayIN]

There are reasons the name brand utility tractors cost more.
Look around and notice how many 1960's Ford, Massey Ferguson, IH, Case are still working every day on farms; quality of build and service network, oh, and parts availability is a bit better.

 

[drumminj]

The 4802 is the only tractor I’ve priced so far. I like the tractor but it was a little bit more than I wanted to spend. Cash price was $38k with FEL. I’m trying to stay closer to $30k

If specifically looking at Kubota and purchasing new, the L3560LE might be cheaper than the 4802 but with more weight and a stouter frame than the standard Ls plus better lift with the 805 loader. Obviously you're giving up horsepower -- not sure how that'd impact things like discing.

Not making any kind of specific recommendation, but just offering options that may work and you may not have considered.

 

[GMIslander]

Older Kioti here 2012 works like it should. I tore some parts off it in the woods but not the tractors fault. The only complaint I would have is HST is 15mph max but I don't go far. Plow snow, till garden, winch wood and all that goes with it.
Get bigger than you need.

 

[Spruce85]

If specifically looking at Kubota and purchasing new, the L3560LE might be cheaper than the 4802 but with more weight and a stouter frame than the standard Ls plus better lift with the 805 loader. Obviously you're giving up horsepower -- not sure how that'd impact things like discing.

Not making any kind of specific recommendation, but just offering options that may work and you may not have considered.

I’m getting a quote on the Kubota L4060LE and KIOTI DK4220SE tomorrow. Those tractor seems like they would fit all my needs. I’ve been borrowing my Dads BX right now and it’s brutally slow.

 

[WM75Guy]

Those are nice sized tractors. My go to tractor is my 40 hp TC40DA open station. The 75 hp Workmaster 75 with cab is for pasture mowing and heavy lifting. The 25 hp 25S is for mowing with a mid-mount mower where it is too rough for my ZTR, and close in dirt work, I call it my powered wheelbarrow.

 

[Hoobie]

Some mention here of the Kubota MX series. I have an mx 5100 nine years old with 1700 hours. 52 hp. Love it and zero problems to date.

 

[drumminj]

I’m getting a quote on the Kubota L4060LE and KIOTI DK4220SE tomorrow. Those tractor seems like they would fit all my needs. I’ve been borrowing my Dads BX right now and it’s brutally slow.

FWIW I occasionally wonder if I should have gotten the 4060 instead of the 4701. But I'm very happy with the size and capability of the 4701 on my 28 acres.

I'm curious to hear what they quote -- I suspect price-wise it will come in very similar to the 4802.

 

[rumwrks]

I’m getting a quote on the Kubota L4060LE and KIOTI DK4220SE tomorrow.

Compare the 3pt and loader functionality "feel" as well as the raw lift capacity. I went with a different Korean tractor for this size but I will say the Kubota FEL and 3pt was MUCH smoother and I could lift and dump at the same time with the nicer Kubota FEL. I believe most (all?) of the newer Korean tractors use some sort of step lift on the 3pt where it's more than a touch jerky on the raise. This is more noticeable when you have something heavy on the back end. I was willing to deal with this for the price delta but it's certainly a consideration. The 60 series are pretty nice looking tractors.

 

[hosspuller]

Consider your jobs. Any task that requires you to get off the tractor multiple times makes a cab very inconvenient. Also, the door requires clearance. Some cabs only open on one side. Any work in the woods is a huge risk for expensive damage. Hours in the field or plowing snow is where a cab makes a difference worth the extra cost to me. As a utility machine, my needs were met by an open station with a canopy. Mowing my 30 acres is doable in the heat of summer with the canopy.

 

[Seven Gables]

I’m on year 6 of owning 20 acres. Ive relied on farmers to plant my food plots and I’d like to end my lease and start doing this myself. I also started a tree farm and will need a tractor for that part. FEL work and Disk ground work will be main functions. My options nearby are:

-John Deere and kubota both have good dealers but are significantly more expensive.

-Massey Ferguson dealer 30 min away

-KIOTI and New Holland dealer 20 min away.

-CaseIH 20 min away

Are any of these brands better than the others and why? Price is a factor. I don’t have unlimited funds, unfortunately.

When I’m looking to buy a new tractor i always look on tractor house or Machinery Pete to compare prices and also see what’s available in super low hour like new used. Last two tractors I purchased both JD’s a 5115m and 5085E
we’re both couple years old with extremely low hours and like new condition, one had 47hrs the other 14. Saved many thousands of dollars and have been extremely happy with both, after 3-4 years no issues or problems with either.
Right now there seems to be a good supply of low hour JD 5e series available. For the $ quotes you’ve been getting on the new kubotas and Kioti’s I think you could find low hour JD 5055E.
That tractor is a whole frame size up and more capable than the 3500-4000lb bare tractor weight tractors you’ve mentioned. Some specs on 5055e ; 5500lb bare tractor weight, 520m loader lift to full height at pin 3500lbs , loader lift height 132” , 3 pt lift capacity 3200lbs @ 24” behind pins, 11.4 gallon per minute hydraulic flow to loader and rear remotes, 28” rear tires and 24” fronts. It’s available with the 12speed power shuttle transmission and what I would highly recommend. The tractor and 520m loader combined are going to weigh in at 7500-8000lbs without ballast.
Nothing against the kubotas or kiotis they both make fine tractors but for the dollar quotes you’ve been getting IMHO the low hour like new 5055E represents a far better value and you most likely won’t have to say I wish I’d bought bigger. Just my opinion.