Price Check Used B26 TLB or New Kioti CK3510

[rxdad2012]

Yes. exactly. Kubota's TLBs are not a true commercial machine, but tending that way and more heavily built throughout. That is what makes them more expensive than tractors with add-on loaders and backhoes, and the higher price is why you see fewer TLBs than Tractors. On the TLB, the backhoe is standard and the 3pt hitch is an attachment. On tractors it's the other way around.

Sounds like the guy knew what he was doing. His work seems more landscaping than growing crops or gardening, so he got the right tool for the work you describe even if it did cost more.

Does his backhoe have the hydraulic thumb option? If so, there's the price difference right there.

Thanks for the input. No hydraulic thumb. That being said, I put out a small garden every year so I use a 5 foot 3pt tiller. Is a B26 ok for that kind of usage? I plan to do a lot of straightening up on my 6 acres property and maybe even expand my pond. I also bush hog about 2 acres of grass a couple of times each season....

 

[rxdad2012]

Can you see yourself using a backhoe?
That's easily worth the difference.
And the TLB is a more rugged machine.

Thanks newbury. I will definitely make use of the backhoe for expanding my pond and trenches, etc

 

[woody]

seen your other thread and responded, I would go with the B26, I have not used a tiller on mine but I did break up a small garden spot for the wife using the backhoe.

 

[dodge man]

Then B26 is what I would call a construction grade machine. A much stronger back hoe and end loader compared to a regular tractor. The end loader is not removable if that matters. I don’t know what they go for used but it sounds like a good deal.

 

[rxdad2012]

Then B26 is what I would call a construction grade machine. A much stronger back hoe and end loader compared to a regular tractor. The end loader is not removable if that matters. I don’t know what they go for used but it sounds like a good deal.

Thanks Dave! Appreciate that info! Commercial grade will likely last many more years!

 

[Tomtint]

A B26 will last a homeowner a lifetime...Super rugged and well built heavy little tractor.

 

[rxdad2012]

Yes. exactly. Kubota's TLBs are not a true commercial machine, but tending that way and more heavily built throughout. That is what makes them more expensive than tractors with add-on loaders and backhoes, and the higher price is why you see fewer TLBs than Tractors. On the TLB, the backhoe is standard and the 3pt hitch is an attachment. On tractors it's the other way around.

Sounds like the guy knew what he was doing. His work seems more landscaping than growing crops or gardening, so he got the right tool for the work you describe even if it did cost more.

Does his backhoe have the hydraulic thumb option? If so, there's the price difference right there.

After reviewing the pics of the machine, it does have the hydraulic mechanical thumb on the backhoe unit. How much value does that add to the machine overall?

 

[4570Man]

After reviewing the pics of the machine, it does have the hydraulic mechanical thumb on the backhoe unit. How much value does that add to the machine overall?

Usually a mechanical thumb is a fixed thumb that can’t be moved from the machine. A hydraulic thumb is the best thing that ever happened to a backhoe and they’re a several thousand dollar option new.

 

[4570Man]

Thanks for the input. No hydraulic thumb. That being said, I put out a small garden every year so I use a 5 foot 3pt tiller. Is a B26 ok for that kind of usage? I plan to do a lot of straightening up on my 6 acres property and maybe even expand my pond. I also bush hog about 2 acres of grass a couple of times each season....

They’re not great 3 point hitch machines. They’re geared slow and the non removable loader isn’t great for mowing but they’ll handle the work just fine.

 

[rxdad2012]

Usually a mechanical thumb is a fixed thumb that can稚 be moved from the machine. A hydraulic thumb is the best thing that ever happened to a backhoe and they?*e a several thousand dollar option new.

Sorry about the mixup in terms. It is definitely the hydraulic thumb. That will be great for moving brush, stumps, rocks, etc