Tractor buying advice

[Trigger34]

Yes I have searched i though it was odd what he told me. I wanted ask around and see to make sure that this was some sort of odd circumstances and or is it something the dealer has to do.

 

[Trigger34]

It's a tough call man. They're all good. All the JD CUT's and SCUT's have Yanmar engines in them so they're hybrids. Kubota and Yanmar build the entire tractor from the wheels up.

Also, JD doesn't have SSQA loaders and some are not quick attach.

The new transmission in the Yanmar YT3 series is a hydro-mechanical unit that is removable and serviceable. It's more efficient than a HST.

It'd help if you could tell us more about your property and what work you want to do with the tractor. That'd help us help you weigh the options.

About 6 acres of paddock to mow and a long shared road to maintain. I have a international 2400a I use now but looking to upgrade. I would like to eventually add a backhoe. Doing landscaping leveling out low spots in fields. General small hobby farm use.

 

[Tractorable]

You're gonna have to decide on whether you want to run 5ft or 6ft implements for your sized property. That will determine what size tractor to get. Generally folks on here say 5hp minimum per foot of rotary cutter (bush hog) is about where you want to be.

By your choices above I gather your wanting to run six foot implements. The YT2 is probably too light on weight and hp for that, but the YT3 would push a 6 footer with ease.

As the other poster said above also check out the Grand L Kubota's. A used L4060 or L4760 would be good options. I'm not sure about the 3045R, has the hp for sure.

 

[Tractorable]

About 6 acres of paddock to mow and a long shared road to maintain. I have a international 2400a I use now but looking to upgrade. I would like to eventually add a backhoe. Doing landscaping leveling out low spots in fields. General small hobby farm use.

Since your current international has 46hp I'm thinking you want to stick with that amount of hp or above? Do you already own some implements?

 

[Trigger34]

Since your current international has 46hp I'm thinking you want to stick with that amount of hp or above? Do you already own some implements?

I have a woods c80 finish mower deck, box blade, York take. Looking to a brush hog. It is 46hp but with a gas motor, boys down with the deck and mowing up hill. But feel it is due to age of unit and being a gas motor.

 

[jeff9366]

Shelburn Falls Mass.

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[jeff9366]

Shelburn Falls Mass. I have about 6+acre of paddock to mow for our horses. I also have a private driveway / shared road that I help maintain. I was hoping to stay around 35k.

Within that budget you can purchase a new four cylinder Grand L or MX tractor-loader with a 6' or 7' Bush Hog, depending on how much horsepower you elect to pay for.

 

[bspeedy]

Within that budget you can purchase a new four cylinder Grand L or MX tractor-loader with a 6' or 7' Bush Hog, depending on how much horsepower you elect to pay for.

Right. That's a great budget. And I think Grand L or MX is a great choice. Maybe try to find a good tractor for in the 20's and then spend the rest on a nice mini-ex or even rent a mini ex when digging is required. I had a tractor mounted BH for many years and now am on my second mini. Never going back.

I could not find any info on your Int'l tractor, but I think going smaller would not feel right to you.