mahlers
Gold Member
I've been reading posts on this forum for a little while, and I appreciate all the knowledge that everyone shares here. I'm about to buy a new tractor/loader/backhoe to help me restore an old property that's fallen into 50+ years of disrepair, and I've narrowed my choices to just a few. I've got seven+ acres of old abandoned summer resort property to bring back to life, and the tasks will include extensive grading, trenching, creek-clearing, and materials handling. Three new septic systems need to go in, about a quarter-mile of hilly road needs to be widened by four feet, about a half-mile of road needs to be leveled and gravelled, a 10,000 square foot building site needs to be leveled out, and the creek needs to be cleared out every few years - and that's just the start.
My choices are down to the Kubota L48 TLB, the Kubota L5030 with loader and backhoe, a similarly equipped NH TN55, a Kioti DK55, and the TYM T450 and T580. The L48 is a sweet setup, but pretty pricey. The L5030 and New Holland TN55 are closer to my budget. The Kioti looks like a great value, as do the TYM tractors. I'm having a hard time finding info on the TYM units - anyone have any personal experience with them? From what I see, the T450 isn't going to have enough hydraulic capacity for my liking, but the T580 looks almost perfect.
Thanks very much in advance for your help!
My choices are down to the Kubota L48 TLB, the Kubota L5030 with loader and backhoe, a similarly equipped NH TN55, a Kioti DK55, and the TYM T450 and T580. The L48 is a sweet setup, but pretty pricey. The L5030 and New Holland TN55 are closer to my budget. The Kioti looks like a great value, as do the TYM tractors. I'm having a hard time finding info on the TYM units - anyone have any personal experience with them? From what I see, the T450 isn't going to have enough hydraulic capacity for my liking, but the T580 looks almost perfect.
Thanks very much in advance for your help!