Still researching tractors....

[Stanley Steamer]

https://steenent.com/inventory/kubota-bx25dlbr1-tractor-package28/

 I would rather have the quick detach bucket and a land pride grapple if I go with the Kubota....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATlHXSl9ftE

 I have actually look at the Mahindras....there's a new dealer 3 miles from me.....

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings...1&pcid=2859812


 The 3rd tractor is the Branson.....I understand it's a South Korean made tractor..I have a 2007 Kia Sorento made there and it's been a fine vehicle....just not sure I could get a grapple set-up like the one Kubota has for this size tractor...

New 24 HP Branson Farm Tractor - Backhoe - Trailer - Box Blade - Reed & Reed Sales

[signart]

Did you know that tractors under about 100 hp are not made in U.S.?
John Deere-India
Massey-Pakistan
Case & New Holland and  most other known brands -South Korea
Kubota-Japan, soon in Georgia (U.S.)

Nothing wrong with South Korea tractors, might be hard to find parts on some brands down the road. Stay in the 33 hp & up.
You can't go wrong with Kubota, you get parts anywhere, anytime and good insurance plan when you finance (0%) most places.
I have a 55hp Farmtrac 4wd/loader South Korean version and love it, also small diesel Kubota for mowing & tilling.

[Jopson]

Gotta agree with signart here, I know form experience about struggling to find parts for lesser known tractors and machinery.
And also like signart said with regard to the 'big names' Case, john Deere etc, although their smaller machines may say Case or John Deere on the hood, they are usually some cheap knock off that has been built to a low price and quality. If I was in the market for a tractor this size I would probably go kubota also.
Have you looked at used machinery?
Check out www.tractorhouse.com, that's where we do a lot of our searching for farm equipment for our dairy. It's very rare that we buy new, as there is plenty of good used machinery around for much less money!
Just my $0.2 anyway!
 

[Varmintmist]

Just for comparison, I have a Mahindra 3510 and have run it pretty hard. Its about 9 years old.

I have replaced a couple hyd hoses, the fuel shut off that kills the engine solenoid quit so I use the manual cable, and the PTO has a reset on the underside that I have to push once a year and I just replaced the battery.
The Mahindra 3510 is a Indian badged tractor that is made in S. Korea by TYM, the people who make JD parts. The loader is made in the US and the wheels are US. My father has a JD 950 that was built in Osaka Japan and looks exactly like the Yanmar counterpart except for paint and hood-rear wheel guard design.
I went with the mahindra over the Kubota for three reasons.
1.At the time, I could get more tractor for the money. Mahindra has caught up though. Price wise the 3510 was the same as a 30hp Kubota.
2. Lift. all tractor loaders are measured at the pivot pin a few inches off the ground. If you are going to put forks on or want to load a truck, that will make a difference. The Mahindra, for the same money, beat the Kubota, Deere, and everything else I looked at.
3. I was building my house and I do wood. I needed weight for ground engagement. Kubotas are light. Mine is not a lawn mower.
 
Compact tractors are the global economy on display.

[J.Mencalice]

Yanmar's are assembled in Adairsville, Georgia.  They are of good quality and of Japanese origin.
Several models 40 H.P. and under.

[signart]

As far as weight goes for working FEL or forks, I recommend having fluid installed in the rear tires for ballast. You might get by with windshield washer fluid if your climate is mild enough or RV antifreeze. Better traction, better ride. No flat ground anywhere around here, so good stabilizer too if applicable.

[Varmintmist]

My climate is a whole lot harsher than yours or Stanleys, and I loaded with windshield washer fluid. The loader will pick enough that even with the extra weight of the casting, it was not enough.

IF you are going to mow yards, then dont load. You will tear up the turf.

[Patrick]

I'm a Kubota guy. Bought one 40 yrs ago when no one else made anything comparable or in that size. I was leary about getting it, but, 7000+ hrs later I think it was a good choice.


Been considering a zero turn as of late. If I get one, I'm sure it'll be orange.

[CajunRider]

https://steenent.com/inventory/kubota-bx25dlbr1-tractor-package28/

 I would rather have the quick detach bucket and a land pride grapple if I go with the Kubota....

I have the BX2660... My Dad has the B2360.  If you go with the Kubota, I'd spring for the B series instead of the BX. 

The BX is shorter, which is nice in tight spaces, but also makes for a rough ride with the short wheelbase.  Plus, the extra length of the B series makes it carry 3-point implements better and gives more clearance from the front tires for a Mid Mount Mower deck (easier to mound/dismount and allows front end wheel spacers). 

I wish I had gone with the B.    

[Stanley Steamer]

https://steenent.com/inventory/kubota-bx25dlbr1-tractor-package28/

 I would rather have the quick detach bucket and a land pride grapple if I go with the Kubota....

I have the BX2660... My Dad has the B2360.  If you go with the Kubota, I'd spring for the B series instead of the BX. 

The BX is shorter, which is nice in tight spaces, but also makes for a rough ride with the short wheelbase.  Plus, the extra length of the B series makes it carry 3-point implements better and gives more clearance from the front tires for a Mid Mount Mower deck (easier to mound/dismount and allows front end wheel spacers). 

I wish I had gone with the B.    

Yep.....I looked at a B2601 today...guy is working up a quote for me on that one and a couple of other sizes......it's got a larger frame and tires than the BX25D....I like that size....which is the same size as the Branson2400H......and the Mahindra 26XL........the Mahindra is kind of like the Valk(it's related now)....it can push, pull, and lift more than these other guys.....kinda like our bikes against the Hardleys!!.......

[Stanley Steamer]

This would be a nice package.....but I'd rather have a box blade and a grapple bucket

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=9490701

[3fan4life]

Maybe this will help............

[cookiedough]

Stanley,

Here you go - is this a good deal?

Seems to be like brand new or darn near and seems reasonably priced I think?

Local near me only 1 hour drive north.

In WI here sure could use that rear snowblower, but doubt in GA.  You could probably sell that snowblower attachment for darn near (just a guess) what a backhoe would cost you to replace it, maybe??

This would make one heck of a snowblower rig in MN/ND/WI area.

https://madison.craigslist.org/grd/5252517440.html

update:  darn, that kubota sold ASAP for 13K or so was a steal for sure I think 180 hours and looked brand new.   Keep checking craigslist,  maybe something will pop up more locally not having to buy NEW for over 20K.    20K on up is a lot of investment for a side job sure hope you can find a slightly used one for under 15K.

[cookiedough]

this one is about same size but no rear attachment and double the hours but still not many hours on the machine, but has been used somewhat unlike the other one looks brand new I found in other posting.

This one is 1 1/2 hours away,  too bad doesn't have a backhoe on back or something as well?

https://madison.craigslist.org/grd/5252402329.html

Keep checking craigslist,  you never know what might pop up under 'farm and garden'??

good luck.

[Binkie]

I just bought a new 2016 Mahindra Emax 25 tractor with a FEL and scrapper blade. The rear tires are filled and it has a diesel with HST. Just under 15k out the door. I have 25 hrs on it and no complaints. I also bought a Taylor-way 4ft tiller for it. Worked great making a dry lot for the horse and donkeys.

[santa]

 I have priced a John Deere 1025R with loader, 4' taylorway tiller, 4' box blade, 5'  landscape rake, 60" finishing mower, 16' trailer. $22,500. out the door.

Santa

[Stanley Steamer]

I have priced a John Deere 1025R with loader, 4' taylorway tiller, 4' box blade, 5'  landscape rake, 60" finishing mower, 16' trailer. $22,500. out the door.

Santa

That's a lot of stuff for the $$$....I just. See JD as the Hardleys of the tractor world...

[Patrick]

I have priced a John Deere 1025R with loader, 4' taylorway tiller, 4' box blade, 5'  landscape rake, 60" finishing mower, 16' trailer. $22,500. out the door.

Santa

That's a lot of stuff for the $$$....I just. See JD as the Hardleys of the tractor world...

And, no hoe.

[Stanley Steamer]

I have priced a John Deere 1025R with loader, 4' taylorway tiller, 4' box blade, 5'  landscape rake, 60" finishing mower, 16' trailer. $22,500. out the door.

Santa

That's a lot of stuff for the $$$....I just. See JD as the Hardleys of the tractor world...

And, no hoe.

true....a Hoe is always good to have.........

[Patrick]

I have priced a John Deere 1025R with loader, 4' taylorway tiller, 4' box blade, 5'  landscape rake, 60" finishing mower, 16' trailer. $22,500. out the door.

Santa

That's a lot of stuff for the $$$....I just. See JD as the Hardleys of the tractor world...

And, no hoe.

true....a Hoe is always good to have.........

Yep, you bet !

I haven't looked at the difference between the hoe' s for the tractors you're interested in.

[Reb]

Did you know that tractors under about 100 hp are not made in U.S.?
John Deere-India
Massey-Pakistan
Case & New Holland and  most other known brands -South Korea
Kubota-Japan, soon in Georgia (U.S.)

Nothing wrong with South Korea tractors, might be hard to find parts on some brands down the road. Stay in the 33 hp & up.
You can't go wrong with Kubota, you get parts anywhere, anytime and good insurance plan when you finance (0%) most places.
I have a 55hp Farmtrac 4wd/loader South Korean version and love it, also small diesel Kubota for mowing & tilling.

Deere's builds some tractors in Pune India in the 36-75hp range

 3000 and 4000 series compact utility tractors are built in Augusta Georgia, 24hp-70hp Range

[Challenger]

All John Deere 1000 series to 5000 series {22 hp -85hp} for sale in the United States are built in Augusta Ga.

[MarkT]

Bought a new BX2370 Kubota last summer with FEL, mid mount driveover mower and rear scraper blade. The tractor assembled in GA. Pretty sure the engine's made in Japan. It's 3 cyl diesel 900cc, hydrostatic, 4WD, 3-pnt hitch.  One of the best things for me is there is a large Kubota dealer 15 miles from here by back dirt roads - can drive the tractor there if needed for service / installs - no big trailer needed or pay them to come get it. Did that once. Reminded me of travel 150 years ago - on my diesel "horse" at 8mph.  Added an aftermarket snow blade that attaches to the FEL arms in Dec. Added 200# RimGuard liquid ballast. Only one small dusting about 5" to check out snow handling.  Graded the 200' gravel drive before winter.  Mowed 1.5 acres 8 times before I needed to add any fuel to the tank.

Now that I'm prepared for it, winter's been a no-show.  Better stay away for the GOTF ride.  Right now in the 70's to the end of the forecast.

[big d]

Maybe this will help............

That comparison is like looking for a truck for towing and putting an 18 wheeler in with 150 or 1500's. a little disingenuous in advertising.