Buying Advice Tractor Shopping

[Hunterpup]

The more I look into the Deutz, it "seems" on paper to be great. Even down to 2 standard rear remotes, solid ground speed, canopy, not just ROPs, and excellent 3 point lift. Its also a good 1000 lbs heavier than its competitors, at $35k. The loader seems pretty "mild" at 1765 lbs; but it comes with 3rd function already.

Most of the grading is with a blade, York rake and box blade. Loader work is mainly picking up logs for my little mill, gravel, and other odd loads.
I sure do appreciate your help! Thanks again.

 

[R Barger]

My neighbor had one a few years back. It was a 30 or 35 HP one. He had nothing but issue after issue with that thing. Not sure I want one.
I’ll see what they have. Thanks

I felt the same way until I looked at the 4540/4550 series. Around 6800lb old school construction all steel no frills the way they built tractors back in the 80's. Built the same basic model for years time tested. On the other hand if you are looking for a lot of frills that are only covered under the warranty at most for 2 yrs this would not be the tractor for you.

 

[Hunterpup]

I felt the same way until I looked at the 4540/4550 series. Around 6800lb old school construction all steel no frills the way they built tractors back in the 80's. Built the same basic model for years time tested. On the other hand if you are looking for a lot of frills that are only covered under the warranty at most for 2 yrs this would not be the tractor for you.

Appreciate the response. I looked at the 4550. Looks like a nice tractor and decent specs. The gear shifters and under the steering wheel is big no for me. That’s one of the only things I hate on my kioti. Makes for getting on and off a big pain in the rear.

 

[paulsharvey]

My best advice would be actually go look at/sit on, examine, and get firm prices on NH Workmaster 60, MF 2855M, Duetz, and Kioti. There are things that a spec sheet doesn't really how. I might live the seat on a Massey, but it might not fit you; you might hate the 3 point controls on a NH, but Kioti might seem like your right hand. Even down to stuff like visibility to the rear, or something im not thinking about. When getting prices, I would tell them, Include 2 rear remotes (and 3rd function if you need it) in the price proposal; then kinda sit down with the proposals, and grade the machines for your use.

Best of luck

 

[Hunterpup]

Thanks! I’m going to get a list together to start with.

 

[flyingace43]

Hi everyone. New member here.
Looking for some buying advice. I currently have a 1994 Kioti LK3054 with a FEL. I use it for bush hogging fields and skidding firewood logs. The property I have is roughly 130 acres of which 15 is fields and the rest are mountains.
It’s time for me to buy a new tractor. The Kioti has been a great tractor. It only has 805 hours, but it’s lived a very rough life and was stored outside for half of the year. I inherited it back in 2005 and it wasn’t maintained much before then.
I’m looking at tractors in the 45-65 hp range. Must have a FEL and rear remotes. I plan to start making hay and planting some crops.
My budget is 40k. I’ve been looking at MF, Kioti, and the Deutz Fahr 4065E.
I like the Deutz being that there’s no emissions, 2 sets of rear remotes and a FEL with 3rd function and the price point.
Can anyone suggest any other brands that sell a tractor similar in standard equipment like the Deutz?
Thanks for the help!

the Yanmar yt347 and yt359 are great tractors but you need to have a dealer in your area which is a deal breaker for some but go look and drive one and you will not be disappointed. By far the best tractor I have ever owned and you can't beat the Yanmar engines.

 

[dodge man]

One thing to clear up, unless you buy something older, you’re probably going to end up with something that has DPF and regens. Are you not happy with what you have now? Is fixing it up an option.

 

[paulsharvey]

One thing to clear up, unless you buy something older, you’re probably going to end up with something that has DPF and regens. Are you not happy with what you have now? Is fixing it up an option.

I sounda like a weight class issue; his current machine is a LK3054, 30ish hp; and hes shopping 50-60hp, utility machines

 

[Hunterpup]

One thing to clear up, unless you buy something older, you’re probably going to end up with something that has DPF and regens. Are you not happy with what you have now? Is fixing it up an option.

I’m only shopping brands that don’t have dpf or active regen. Only shopping brands that have a DOC and EGR.
As far as fixing the current tractor. It’s not broke and runs fine. Besides, parts are a pain to find.
It’s just a little small for what I use it for and what I need in the near future.

 

[Hunterpup]

the Yanmar yt347 and yt359 are great tractors but you need to have a dealer in your area which is a deal breaker for some but go look and drive one and you will not be disappointed. By far the best tractor I have ever owned and you can't beat the Yanmar engines.

I’ll look into them. Thanks! I’m not too hung up on dealers. Any way I go, it will be a haul to get to one.