Trying to choose

   / Trying to choose #1  

brianMO

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Location
Missouri
Tractor
TYM T330 w/ lt300 loader
I have looked at Kiota, Mahindra, Farm Pro, and Montana. I have about $15000 to spend. I need at least a 25hp 4w with FEL. Warranty is important so I will probably stick with a company that provides a big one. I am leaning toward Mahindra, seems to be a solid choice. Anybody have some good ideas on a package right now. A deal that I do not know about.

Brian
Missouri
 
   / Trying to choose #2  
For $15,000 I think you can get a JD, NH, or Kubota with 25hp, 4wd, and FEL. The New Holland TC30 (gear tranny), FEL, 4wd, and 5ft cutter is available in Springfield, MO for $14,895. Thats their advertised price from Sunday. Also shows a TZ25 4x4, hydro for $9450 - NO FEL listed at that price.
 
   / Trying to choose #3  
Kioti gives you telescopic lift arms, telescopic sway chains, tilt steering, curved arm front end loader, fender mounted FEL joy-stick, most weight of the four you have mentioned, and a 4-year warranty...just some things to think about.
 
   / Trying to choose #4  
I don't think you'll go wrong with any of the brands that have been mentioned. That being said, I'm kind of biased towards the big red "M" /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

With $15,000 to spend, you should be able to get in a 2615 w/ FEL with a little left over for implements. That'd get you 26 HP (23 HP PTO) and a very solid unit.

Above all (even more important than brand), make sure you get some seat time test driving all the choices. And, make sure you're doing business with a good dealer. A great warranty does you little good if you have a problem dealer that drags his/her feet about doing warranty work.

Good luck & keep us posted,

BR

P.S. That NH deal that Ryno1 mentioned above will be hard to beat!
 
   / Trying to choose #5  
Also suggest looking at TYM330, Branson 2910, and Case IH DX26. Serious machines that should fit your price range. The TYM and Branson labels are basically the same tractor - wide and heavy. The C50HL loader is about as good as they get too (from all I've read). You might also find some left over Century or Scorpian tractors (both TYMs) where you can get a good deal as well.

BTW, I have a Kioti CK25, and love it.
 
   / Trying to choose #7  
Don't overlook the other Chinese tractors, they have come a long way and you can get a package deal for a 35hp machine. I think there is a dealer near you that carries several lines of tractors. They carry Montana, Kama, Farm Pro, Scorpion, Morgan and some others. Here's a link to their website. They have new management and have gotten pretty good
Click Here

Here is another dealer that is known for great service and carries all those tractors too. Click Here
 
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  • Thread Starter
#8  
Newholland has given me the best price so far.

$13800 for tc30 w/ loader

with ford 1100 trade-in plus an old rm59 mower.

$11800

Does that sound pretty good?
 
   / Trying to choose #9  
I get this all the time...UNDERSTAND that the TC30 and Kioti CK30 are not in the same class...you are comparing a base economy tractor to a luxury tractor. Anyway...if you want a true comparison look at New Holland's newer Boomer series...not the older TC. However, if the TC fits your bill then by all means jump on the deal, they are great tractors...just don't be fooled into thinking you are comparing "like" tractors.
 
   / Trying to choose #10  
Is that price with the New Holland loader? If so that's a very good price. For comparison I paid $14,500 with the NH loader back in '04 with loaded tires. Another $500 got me a tooth bar and a canopy.

Good luck with the tractor shopping.

Rodger
 

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