What class of tractor for maintaining two miles of road at higher elevation?

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[In.the.Piñons]

They are asking a pretty penny for those Kubotas. I've seen a few low hour (100-200h) M5-111's for $59-63K advertised on Tractor-house. Not sure if that's real or a dealer playing games, but that's the type of deal that would motivate me, provided the shipping to CO is reasonable. I need to make some calls.

I sat in the Deutz and it seems like a nice tractor and I was really thinking positive things (dealer said they could do at least $5K off). Then I got home and found out it's not a real Deutz. Maybe they're just fine, but I'd rather not take a chance just to save $10K over a Kubota.

Not interested in a JD either for the same reasons.

 

[paulsharvey]

It's your money, and I'm not trying to twist your arm at all; but don't just assume Kubota is 100% made in Japan. Someone posted the info on where their engines, and other components are manufactered, including such 3rd world places as Thailand, Indonesia, and Illinois. There is not single source machines anywhere; even a Belarus-MTZ is gonna have a Korean starter, Chilean wiring harness, and Vietnamese tires.

 

[paulsharvey]

Proof that there are machines within your new budget, in Kubota, that are low hour, and should meet your needs.

I'm not suggesting you drive to Micanpy FLa, just a sample of what's out there. 631 hours should be fine, and and 3 sets od remotes for hydro till/pivot rear blade, with an extra to spare for TnT

 

[In.the.Piñons]

It's your money, and I'm not trying to twist your arm at all; but don't just assume Kubota is 100% made in Japan. Someone posted the info on where their engines, and other components are manufactered, including such 3rd world places as Thailand, Indonesia, and Illinois. There is not single source machines anywhere; even a Belarus-MTZ is gonna have a Korean starter, Chilean wiring harness, and Vietnamese tires.View attachment 1057381

That's interesting and food for thought. I'd assumed that if there's plaque on the frame that proudly states "MADE IN JAPAN", that would indicate that all major components were manufactured in, and sourced from Japan. I might have to dig a little deeper.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

Proof that there are machines within your new budget, in Kubota, that are low hour, and should meet your needs.

I'm not suggesting you drive to Micanpy FLa, just a sample of what's out there. 631 hours should be fine, and and 3 sets od remotes for hydro till/pivot rear blade, with an extra to spare for TnTView attachment 1057404

Not a bad deal at all. I've made a call on a M5-111 that is super low hours, but it's on hold, so probably already sold. I'll take a closer look at that m6, thanks.

[edit] Is that ad on facebook?