Western MD compact tractor shopper

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[Everest]

Just looked at a kioti CS 2410. $13,300. Seemed a little cheaply made compared to the kubota or Deere. The High/ Lo shifter was hard to get in right range and get notchy, perhaps it was just new.
The dealer claimed it dynos high and operates great.

 

[Everest]

Also found a New Holland boomer 20 with 60" mmm and FEL for 13,900, it has 2 hours on it. Any suggestions

 

[YesDeere]

What dealers are close to you?


If I was buying today I would stick with Deere. Unless there was a yanmar dealer just as close

 

[smair911]

If your looking at the Boomer 20 go for the Boomer 25. Very nice running machines.

Steve

 

[pinetree10]

Thanks!

If someone has advice they'd like to give I'm open to it for sure!

I have a new home on. 3.5 acres. I am presently using a 4 wheeler with 60" swisher trail mower and snow plow to work. It has proved inadequate, and I've been using my back more than I'd like!
I am going to be moving material like large rocks, mulch, doing some grading, plowing a 700 foot paved driveway.
I will be mowing the entire lot which is a little over 3 acres of grass. I have some hills that I'd like to side mow (because they are longer than high.)

I would like to buy used but am having a hard time with the used prices when the dealers are offering new for a few thousand more.

I have looked at NEW tractors with 60" mmm mowers and loaders priced with all incentives and taxes...
Kubota BX2370 ($14,700)
Kubota BX2670 ($15,800)
John Deere 1025R ($17,500)
Yanmar SC2400 ($14,600)
Waiting to see:
Massey Ferguson 1705 ($13,900)

USED with loader and 60" mmm
2007 Kubota B3030 200 hrs like new ($14,900)
turf tires which I would prefer ind tires.
Several used Kubota BX's around $10-11,000 under 300 hrs.

Any thoughts?

I assume you would prefer a sub-compact based on your prices and model numbers. Just how big are the rocks you're planning on moving? That might make a difference in whether or not you need to move up to the compact class. I did a little experimental heavy bucket work with my 2720 recently without the ballast box on the back and it made a big difference even with the 2000 series chassis. Having never operated a sub-compact, I don't know their capabilities. The Deeres do have a nice set-up for taking the mower deck on and off.

You have a long driveway and a lot of grass to mow. Anyone on here plow that much or mow that much with a sub-compact?

Good luck with your decision. This is actually a fun process, speaking from experience.

 

[ozley]

Also found a New Holland boomer 20 with 60" mmm and FEL for 13,900, it has 2 hours on it. Any suggestions

Check LS they make the Boomer.

 

[Everest]

Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a 2010 Kubota 2660 126 hrs with FEL and 60" MMM. It came with wheel weights and an extra set of blades.
I gave $10,500 and it looks like new. So I'm happy and ready to get using it.