Trying to find a good used Tractor

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

Looks great after 20 years!

Heres my CX-15 after 10 years. Knowing what it’s been through, I think it still looks excellent.

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That grass looks beautiful Hay Dude.

 

[oldnslo]

If doing mowing, box blade and tilling you will be taking the mid-mount mower on and off often. Depending areas being mowed would a 3 point finish mower be a better option? With 3 point mower opens up your options on tractor since they are not tractor specific.

 

[Hay Dude]

That grass looks beautiful Hay Dude.

IK, R?
I wish I could bale it.

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

IK, R?
I wish I could bale it.

Why can't you?

 

[Hay Dude]

Why can't you?

It’s too small of a field and pretty far from home base

 

[Jstpssng]

Something else worth noting:

I see a lot of comments about Yanmar building tractors FOR Deere.
Yes, that is true, but Deere specifies certain quality standards for those tractors. They may be built better, with better components or finishes than Yanmars own tractors. Then again, they also might not.
My gut tells me Deere specifies higher standards to their trusted subcontractors in other countries.

I agree 100%.
Yanmar has been building engines for the smaller John Deere tractors for decades. It's worked out good for all parties involved, including the owners.

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

It’s too small of a field and pretty far from home base

Makes sense.

 

[Williy]

Then again you could check out the LS
blue tractors they have a nice selection
and you get more options for less money
than a JD!

willy

 

[hornett22]

I just had a 790 here that I worked on for a customer. My Mahindra 1626 is a much better machine in every aspect. Guess I'm spoiled, the JD was horrible. I do A LOT of everything you do and I have 28 acres. The 1526 is the older version of the 1626 . Basically same tractor. I'd look for either of those used.

 

[jeff9366]

I just had a 790 here that I worked on for a customer. My Mahindra 1626 is a much better machine in every aspect. Guess I'm spoiled, the JD was horrible. I do A LOT of everything you do and I have 28 acres. The 1526 is the older version of the 1626 . Basically same tractor. I'd look for either of those used.

Bearing in mind that most, if not all of the smaller, lighter Mahindra compact tractors are private label machines produced under contract for Mahindra by LS of Korea.

The up and coming compact tractor brands are Korean: Kioti, LS and Branson. There are other Korean brands. You have to critically assess dealer stability while shopping minor brands.