Tractor thread?

[Rickysnickers]

Great info! I didn't type this in earlier. Yes, I would like one with a mid PTO. There's a New Holland at the dragstrip where I work. There a broom attachment on the front and a blower on the rear, so I've already figured out that a rear and mid PTO are the way to go.

I wouldn't purchase one without a front end loader. That's almost a must have, in my opinion, for what little I know about tractors. The other option, for me, that is a must is 4x4.

Here's a link to the Kioti I was looking at.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...d-c690a3040d06

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Great info! I didn't type this in earlier. Yes, I would like one with a mid PTO. There's a New Holland at the dragstrip where I work. There a broom attachment on the front and a blower on the rear, so I've already figured out that a rear and mid PTO are the way to go.

I wouldn't purchase one without a front end loader. That's almost a must have, in my opinion, for what little I know about tractors. The other option, for me, that is a must is 4x4.

Here's a link to the Kioti I was looking at.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...d-c690a3040d06

The Kioti seems like a decent deal, good weight, size, HP, Hydraulic top link, etc. The 3 range that Kitoi and Kubota offer is nice. On the Deere I test drove I found low just too slow most of the time and high too fast for anything but transporting. Do you have a dealer "local" to you? Might want to do some research on the dealer and a little digging on that particular machine. Kubota is pretty much impossible to go wrong with, but the Kioti's are a good machine, and for the money, depending on use, and parts availability, I would not be scared to run one at all.

[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.

[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.

[MJN]

I'm not sure if there are any other Two-Cylinder Club members on here but if you are remotely interested in the John Deere collecting hobby I highly recommend joining. I've been a member for 32 years (wow, hard to believe its actually been that long) and always look forward to getting the magazine in the mail. They offer great services for the collector or really anyone looking for information and have expanded beyond Two-Cylinders to the New Generation tractors (3010/3020/4020's, etc) and now cover Sound-Gard generation of tractors and implements. And like this board, you meet fellow collectors at shows and end up making some great friends through the club. Consider joining or gifting a subscription https://two-cylinder.com/product/magazine-subscription/

[kwmech]

Never put up pics of mine which are

Bobcat 331 excavator
Kubota B series 4x4 tractor
Ford 545C 4x4 tractor ( I call this one the beast )