Which one? McCormick x1.35/Kioti DK 4510 /Kubota L3901

[retro0204]

Hi guys.

New to the forum here.This is my first post ,but I've done a lot of reading on a lot of the current posts and have found things very helpful.
I'm a newbie to the tractor market, but through the research I've done on here and visiting local dealers, I think I have my choices narrowed down and would appreciate any valuable input on making my final decision.
New McCormick x1.35 (R4 tires) with canopy and Kodiak SD5 bush hog -$21 500 cash price.
Used 2017 Kubota L3901 4x4 .180 hours(R1 tires) with new FED, canopy and Titan 1205 bush hog-$19 500
New Kioti DK 4510 With KL 5520 loader -$21,515 (R4 tires) .Plus canopy and bush hog -$1 600
Uses: I have about 45 acres in SC that is somewhat hilly. Half open pasture that has been neglected and getting over grown and half of forest. So i am looking at a fair amount of bush hogging. Moderate amount of loader work to be done cleaning up and possibly some drainage work and firewood.
Any input would be great!

Thanks,
Val

 

[3gunr]

The kioti would be my choice , it is way more tractor than the l 3901. looked at a new mccormick a while back and was impressed. For 45 acres i would go with the larger tractor.

 

[airbiscuit]

#1 Kioti
#2 Kubota
#3 Keep looking

 

[ptsg]

Any Branson dealers close by? Since the Mccormick is actually a Branson 3520/3725. You may or may not get a slightly better price.

It also has 700 lbs more than the Kioti and 1250 lbs more than the Kubota. This makes it a nice and stable tractor even with a heavy load on the loader.

One thing to consider, is having two speed PTO. This allows you to put the PTO on Neutral and being able to spin the PTO shaft freely to help connect the PTO shaft.

Most of the newer tractors only come with 540 with no way to put it in neutral, since there is a PTO brake when the PTO is turned off, you won't be able to spin the PTO shaft. This happens with both Kioti and Kubota you are looking for.

 

[jeff9366]

Resale on McCormick would likely be notably low. Tractor quality and reliability may be fine but McCormick brand is weak.

Kioti DK4510 is 3,373 pounds bare tractor weight, approximately 600 pounds more than Kubota L3901.
DK4510 considerable horsepower for 3,373 pound weight and width of 63", however 45-horsepower will operate a 6' wide HEAVY DUTY Rotary Cutter in the highest of grass or thick brush. A 6' wide heavy duty Rotary Cutter will weigh around 1,000 pounds. A 6' wide medium duty Rotary Cuttle will weigh around 700 pounds.

Kioti tractor size will not be too intimidating for a new tractor owner/operator.

Fill the rear tires with liquid. Have dealer spread the rear wheels as wide as possible. Both for hillside stability.

Kioti, definitely.

 

[retro0204]

Resale on McCormick would likely be notably low. Tractor quality and reliability may be fine but McCormick brand is weak.

I know this, but I知 not going to sell it or change it in the next 10 years.
It bothers me that there are very few reviews about him yet.But still, this is my second choice.
Kioto first.

 

[retro0204]

Any Branson dealers close by? Since the Mccormick is actually a Branson 3520/3725. You may or may not get a slightly better price.

It also has 700 lbs more than the Kioti and 1250 lbs more than the Kubota. This makes it a nice and stable tractor even with a heavy load on the loader.

One thing to consider, is having two speed PTO. This allows you to put the PTO on Neutral and being able to spin the PTO shaft freely to help connect the PTO shaft.

Most of the newer tractors only come with 540 with no way to put it in neutral, since there is a PTO brake when the PTO is turned off, you won't be able to spin the PTO shaft. This happens with both Kioti and Kubota you are looking for.

Branson dealer too far from me,about 100 miles.Mccormick and Kioto dealer only 2 miles from my house.
Thanks for PTO explanation.Very helpful.

 

[retro0204]

#1 Kioti
#2 Kubota
#3 Keep looking

Thanks,but this 2017 Kubota has R1 tires,which is not suitable for me.Replacing the P4 will costs me $2000 plus.

 

[retro0204]

The kioti would be my choice , it is way more tractor than the l 3901. looked at a new mccormick a while back and was impressed. For 45 acres i would go with the larger tractor.

Kioto my first choice too.McCormick second.
A large tractor will not be able to drive over bridges through my streams and river.

 

[paulfun9]

The Kioti would be my choice.