The usual purchase dilemma

[daTeacha]

Like so many posters, I'm enjoying trying to decide which tractor I should move up to when the time comes. Knowing you guys have a certain bias, I'd still like your comments.

I sat on a B2630 and a Case DX26. They are both sold by my usual dealer as well as another dealer about the same distance away. The Case seemed to have a more comfortable seat for my seat and less length to it. The Kubota had the tilt wheel which made it possible to sit at a better angle for my back.

I'm able to work with NH, Agco, Case, Kubota, Massey, and Mahindra dealers within the same radius, plus purveyors of used equipment whom my professional farm neighbors patronize regularly.

I have a B7100 gear with FEL that I'll be getting rid of. I'm biased toward a particular dealer, but personally know people at three other stores. All I would like is reasons why one or the other machine in the 25-30 hp range should be eliminated or favored. If it comes down to picking a dealer first then the tractor, I'm looking at Case vs Kubota and trying to find sound reasons for one over the other.

 

[Bird]

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Personally, I can't think of any logical reason to pick one over the other except for personal choice. I think your dilemma is a good one to have; you can't hardly go wrong either way. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

Dateacha: My first thought on your dilemma revolves around your choice of transmission. If you're going with hydro, Kubota's is tough to beat. I did a LOT of research before buying my first tractor ever, a 5030HST. I heard nothing but good things about it, including claims that there has never been a known failure of a Kubota hydro (except maybe from OLD age). That does sound a little hard to believe, but it might be true. They certainly don't seem to blow up even with the hardest of use, which mine has had. The feather-touch system is amazing. I can operate my tractor all day with nary a cramp in my right foot.

Hydro aside, the design, workmanship, ergonomics and durability of my tractor impresses me daily. Of course, please bear in mind that this is the only tractor my butt has ever sat on for more than 5 minutes, but after 530 hours of seat time I have 0 regrets. I have a logger friend who has been around machines all his life. When he saw my tractor for the first time, he said "Wow, those other guys have a LOT of catching up to do". He might be right.

Good luck with whatever you end up with - end of Kubota commercial /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif