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No, sir, open station. Would have preferred cab, but the larger implements I wanted consumed the budget.MX6000 cab?
I don't have time for tools that don't work.To me, tractors are one of those things that folks usually don't sell unless they are unhappy with it. That usually means mechanical issues unless you get really lucky. I grew up running a Ford 901 Powermaster with a tricycle front. It's a miracle that nobody ever got hurt or killed on it. Dad bought it used, and we were always fixing something on it, as it was old when we got it.
I hate working on equipment when I need to be using it. My buddy, who has an older tractor, recently had to wait 2+ weeks trying to get the right part for his late 60's Massey.
Things like that, combined with my philosophy on free time vs. money, pushed me to buy a new tractor that I will use for 20+ years and expect to have virtually no issues.
This doesn't even consider the safety and comfort features that you get with a new machine.
Nothing negative about someone's decision to buy a used machine, it's just not the path I personally wanted to take.
Kioti is S Korean and fits in the market about like Kubota did 25 years ago. I have never owned one but they have good warranties and are generally regarded as good compact tractors. A lot of them get hard chicken house use around here and do just fine. The Japanesse and S. Korean stuff is good....just like the Japanese motor John Deere unitsKioti is Chinese junk. Parts are expensive, they break a lot, and are just a terrible machine.
Daedong is the parent company of Kioti. Same company owns Bobcat. Not saying anything towards quality, or lack there of. Just food for thought.I've had the unpleasant experience of working on them at my work and they aren't and never have been anywhere near the quality of Kubota. Same with LS, and TYM.
Guys. Not guns but I know some of you know about farm equipment, etc.
So I am looking for what seems to be a compact tractor. My requirements, needs are:
Mowing
front end loader to move stuff and move dirt
a tiller for gardens
possible towing a bush hog to clear stuff.
I only have about 1.5 acres cleared but can clear another acre perhaps.
Do not need anything big.
Attachments depend on what you do. For me, a harley rake and a snow blower are my go to. You can weld up forks to clamp to your bucket. If not, forks are a biggie too.So, I bought a brand new Deere quite recently. I needed two tractors, one bigger and one smaller. I took a Deere and a compact good tractor from https://www.heming-engineering.co.uk/tractors-and-machinery/siromer-small-tractors since one thing was clearly missing. I sold my old Kubota as it has already outlived its usefulness and now I am enjoying my two cool tractors.
By the way, I now really want to buy attachments for my tractors, for lawn, or for pulling something out. I know where to buy it, but I do not know what exactly I need. So you can advise me what attachments are interesting to work with!
Thank you all in advance and I hope you will not break your equipment! Haha
Did you not read any of the prior comments before your necro posting. The whole thread is discussing compact and light utility tractor usage. Think we understand it’s not just for mowing the grass.Many people think that a lawn tractor can only be used to mow the grass. However, this is not the case. You can choose a versatile, compact tractor for year-round work. A compact tractor usually has a towbar at the back to attach equipment. In this way, you can transport loads. Some users attach attachments to the tractor, aerate the soil, spray fertilizer and cultivate the ground with it. The wheels of the compact tractor are larger than those of the mini-rider. I decided to buy one for myself, referring to the recommendations and reviews. The website https://www.machinerydealer.co.uk/compact-tractors-for-sale/ helped me do it.
Should be able to do that for around $100,000 with a few attachmentsBuy a large skid steer on tracks and a large zero turn mower. Skip the whole small tractor thing. You will thank me latet.
There are lots of skid steers on online auctions. You just need to be diligent in shopping. You could probably get it done for under half of that.Should be able to do that for around $100,000 with a few attachments
OK, let's be honest... How many people have 1) mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment, 2) A well stocked large shop where a piece of equipment can be brought inside for repairs, 3) A budget to afford parts and maintenance and the ability to weld, machine parts and service a piece of equipment.... I possess all of the above.... The last place I would buy a piece of equipment would be at an auction (online or otherwise). I buy equipment frequently that someone thought they could fix and after a few tries they sell it as a "Parts Machine"..... The old saying about a boat being a hole in the water where you throw money goes double for any type of equipment.There are lots of skid steers on online auctions. You just need to be diligent in shopping. You could probably get it done for under half of that.