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KEG

08-13-2006 09:49:36

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Since I mostly lurk here for old tractor advice (aint no place better to learn about my '44 JD B and '66 Cub LoBoy) I now find myself at a loss for finding good information on new tractors. I need to buy a 40-50 hp 4WD tractor w/hydro trans. I like the John Deere 4000 series but am open to Kubota, Mahindra, New Holland, etc. etc. However, where can I go to learn more about the choices available?

I know most of you are very familiar with the older tractors, but I need good advice so this is the only place I know to turn.

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KEG

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KEG

08-14-2006 07:08:07

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

Thanks to all. As always, a wealth of information I can count on. Your help means more to me than any other source out there.

KEG

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Brian in NY

08-14-2006 06:37:21

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

It's all about the dealer really. A Kubota purchased from a dealership with questionable staff is no better than any other make.

I have looked at the Mahindras and they seem well made. Some of their old line is actually using retired IH toolings!

In these parts, Landini is very popular and they seem to hold up very well.

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Luke S

08-14-2006 06:18:41

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

I have in the last three or four years bought 3 new Kubota's. I have owned several new Deere's in the past 8 or 10 years and 2 New Hollands. Unless something drastic happens, I will probably never buy anything but Kubota again. The newer smaller Deere's have been a nightmare for me as far as how they hold up. I do not like the Hydro transmission's on the New Holland Boomer series for much more than mowing grass. My Kubota's however, take every job we throw at them and never, and I mean NEVER brake. I have never been to my Kubota dealer(who is also a New Holland dealer) for anything more than routine maintence. Never had to worry about warranty as I have never had the need to use it. A while back I was thinking about trading in my Kubota M series tractor on a New Holland TN series tractor. I was talking to the service manager who has been with that dealer for over 20 years and before they had Kubota and he said "do yourself a favor, keep your orange tractor". And I did.

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richard in nz

08-14-2006 02:33:40

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

Leving aside the very cheap low quality tractors, get the best dealer service you can within your price range and buy what they sell because there is not much to choose between the offerings of J.D., M-F, C.N.H. or who ever. Tractors these days are very reliable and of good quaility

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Dave 2n

08-13-2006 16:04:46

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

Used both a JD and a Kubota. If you've got a good dealer , go Kubota. Kubota is light years ahead of the others in ruggedness and quality.

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Kelly Campbell

08-13-2006 19:58:57

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to Dave 2n, 08-13-2006 16:04:46

ditto

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CharleyFarmall

08-13-2006 15:12:11

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

If you have a McCormick Dealer nearby look at the GX50 if you want a compact frame. I bought one for the size, power, and availability of the Cab/ AC. We farm 90 acres with it ( and a bunch of smaller farmalls - 300U is my biggest). Very fuel efficient and the fully syncro shuttle (12x12) is smooth. If you want a bigger frame, look at the Case Farmall or New Holland tractors. The Dx48 and 55's are pretty nice.

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noncompos

08-13-2006 14:33:54

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

I think it"s tractorbynet.com that has forums on both Kubota and Mahindra-maybe a buying advice forum too-you might browse around there for owners comments and complaints. good luck.

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amo

08-13-2006 14:13:14

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

WE HAVE A 30 HP 2004 KUBOTA 4/4 GST TRANSMISSION WITH FRONT END LOADER, AND INDUSTRRIAL TIRES. EW USE A 6 FOOT BUSH HOG , LOTS OF POWER AND TIRES DO NOT SINK IN WET AREAS/IT IS THE BEST I KNOW OF THE DEALER IS GREAT. YOU CAN GO TO KUBOTA.COM AND FIND ALL KIND OF INFO, GOOF LUCK

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RustyFarmall

08-13-2006 11:44:23

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

If I were in your shoes, I would definately be looking at the Kubota. I have been around just enough of them to know that they are probably overbuilt for strength and they already seem to have a very strong dealer network. When you see old line farm equipment dealers such as Case-IH and Ford/New Holland taking on the Kubota line, you know that the Kubotas must be pretty darn good, or the long standing dealers would not risk their good reputations.

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colekicker

08-13-2006 22:14:29

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to RustyFarmall, 08-13-2006 11:44:23

The only reason that a Case IH dealer has the Kubota contract, is back in the early 90s, a man at Case IH had decided that the compact tractor market would never be very big. They elected to discontinue this size tractor. Well, few years later he ate his words and as a vp reintroduced the "Farmall" name. The wise decision in the early 90s opened the door to Kubota.

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RustyFarmall

08-14-2006 04:33:44

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to colekicker, 08-13-2006 22:14:29

Very good analysis, I think you are right, but that doesn't explain why there are Ford/New Holland dealers that also sell Kubotas about as fast as they can order them in.

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JohnDeereGreen

08-13-2006 11:10:46

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

First off, no matter what you buy, you've got to have the dealer support to back up any brand you consider buying.

I'm going to guess that it will be used for a good deal of loader work, and other smaller chores, right? If you're going to be using a loader, there's just no way to beat the New Holland. My boss has a TN55, which is about 50 horsepower, and we've got one on our family farm. Everything is put in a place that makes sense. The loader joystick is just to the right of your right arm on the armrest, so it's comfortable to use for several hours at a time. The reverser is aginst the left fender over out of the way, but still accessable.

If you do go the New Holland route, make sure you get the larger high flow hydraulic pump for the loader, and a clutchless reverser. Our's has one, and my boss's dosen't. Believe me, there's a big difference when cleaning barns and the like.

Good luck,
JohnDeereGreen

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colekicker

08-13-2006 10:36:00

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Re: O/T New Tractor Advice in reply to KEG, 08-13-2006 09:49:36

On the Case IH website, it has a competitive comparison of the different brands per size range you select. With the power range you gave, you are looking for a compact I supposed. The comparison on the Case IH website is very helpful. Drop me an email if you need any assistance.

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