Tractor thread?

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by 62c30

I bought a John Deere 3038e new back in 2012 and have almost 900 hours on it. My dad bought one too and has just over 1,000 hours now. Both have been perfect and trouble free. 38 hp is not really needed on a compact tractor other than if you are mowing really thick grass or other pto implements. When I bought mine I looked at all the different brands and went with the Deere cause I just needed a basic tractor and the price was the best. Dealers are another factor on service and parts. The Kubota dealer here went to show me a L3800 and it was still in the crate. Said they would let me try it out after I bought it and they assembled it..... One thing at the time I really did like was the dual pedal setup which at the time was the only brand to have that. I think any of the brands would be fine as long as you take care of it and have a good dealer.

When I first started looking I really wanted to like the Deere's, and I guess I still do like them. My local construction dealer is a dream to work with and there's an AG dealer 2 miles from my house. But their prices were significantly more for a comparable sized Kubota, only high and low on the HST, and their proprietary quick attach FEL bucket steered me away.

I agree with the HP statement, really only needed if you're doing heavy PTO type work, and the sheer weight of the machine. But if your implements need the PTO HP, it's invaluable. My 26hp tractor will run out of traction and weight before power 100% of the time if I'm not trying to make it do something it shouldn't.