Tractor Purchase

[CincyJim]

I own 8 acres and am looking for a new or used tractor. I have some experience with JD's as I own an 855 hydro with a 50" deck. Problem is, it is 2wd and has turf tires. I am considering a new one and the Kubota B2710 seems to be a nice fit for the hilly 8 acres I own. I mainly mow 4-5 acres and bushog the rest. Need to remove some stumps, push some occasional snow around and could use some more versatility such as a rototiller. Suggestions?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[ronjhall]

Jim
Welcome to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The B27-2910 and B7800 are a good choice for mowing.
I can do over 2 acres per hour with my B2910 and 72" MMM mower.
I use a 60" rotary cutter for rough cutting. It can bog down on heavy weeds though. If I cut 3 times a year it takes a lot less power.
To remove stumps I use a <font color="orange"> Kubota </font>BL4690 backhoe. In the future unless I need to plant something back in the area where I'm removing a stump I will use a stump grinder.
For tilling I have a 50" tiller. It works great on the tractor. Some use 60" tillers on this size tractor with no problems. 60" will cover tractor tread in one pass.
I remove snow with a 6 1/2' front blade mounted to the FEL. You may not need a front blade. Many do it will a rear blade with no problems.
I have seen where TBN'ers have found some good used deals on these tractors lately.
Good luck finding one.

 

[CincyJim]

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like you have a very nice setup. I would love to have a backhoe as I can think of a lot of uses for it but as always, the price seems high. Do you think that I should explore a Woods backhoe? I see a lot of them around.

Thanks,

 

[Soundguy]

Ag tires and weights might help that 855. It isn't a bad tractor as it is.

Course.. a 2nd tractor is always nice!

Soundguy

 

[KiotiJohn]

I would suggest either the Kioti CK25 or CK30. Great standard features, good weight and lift capacities etc. make it a good tractor to own and do what you need to do. Either will carry a 6' rotary cutter with no problems, but the CK30 will have a few more PTO HP. If HST isn't a priority, A Kioti LB3054XS may be just the ticket. It has a mechanical shuttle shift (must stop before shifting F/R shuttle lever). The CKs are avail. with synchronized shuttle (no need to stop before shifting) or HST.
The Kubotas are fine tractors as well, but many items are extra. Also, I prefer the higher weight of the Kioties as it helps utilize the available HP better. Depending on your soil, the extra weight may or may not be a problem for you. A mid mount mower (MMM) is available for the CKs with the optional mid PTO, not the 3054XS. I would prefer a rear finish mower (RFM) myself though, and these, of course will work on all the models. John

 

[LMTC]

Sorry, but I have got to see a CK25 or even a 30 use a 6 foot rotary cutter before I am going to accept that statement. Perhaps my experience is sheltered, but I would never, ever, and I do mean NEVER EVER consider a 6 foot rotary cutter on a 25hp machine. That has to be a formula for disaster. A 6 foot rotary cutter on most 30hp machines is a serious mismatch.

 

[frank_f15]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( A 6 foot rotary cutter on most 30hp machines is a serious mismatch.
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Was wondering , if u consider a 6 ft cutter on a 30hp tractor, a mismatch, then u must also consider a 5ft on a 25hp tractor a mismatch. What cutters would you suggest for both these tractors?

 

[ChrisW]

I have a Kioti LK3054 for sale just north of you in Waynesville, OH. Take a look at it at: http://adcache.equipmenttraderonline.com/9/8/6/71296286.htm and call me if you are interested.

Chris

 

[Nasty135]

ChrisW, With all that's included and low hrs if I was looking it would be very tempting ... is DELIVERY included with that? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( A 6 foot rotary cutter on most 30hp machines is a serious mismatch. )</font>
That may be true on some light weight models of 25/30 HP tractors, but the two CKs weigh in at over 3,000#. They have the lift capacity and enough PTO HP to run a 6' mower. Even my CK20 at 21HP could run a 5'.
What makes you say that you consider this a mismatch? It's not rocket science, if the tractor can lift it, and the PTO can turn it without a problem, then it's not a mismatch. The CKs are fairly large framed, and can handle the 6' without a problem. That said, I would prefer to use a 5' on either of them for better maneuvering, but I wouldn't hesitate to use a 6' if that's what I needed. John
EDIT: I should add that the 6' is not recommended for the Kioti CK25/30s, this is based only on my experience having used them. With extremely high and tough brush, it may be necessary to take less of a cut, but the tractor will run the mower. John