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Anyone here own a tractor?

submitted by Nosferatjew to whatever 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 00:49:08 ago (+7/-0)     (whatever)

I'm in the market for a tractor, not a big boy, just a compact, something with about 35-45hp.

If you have experience buying, owning, and using a tractor, I'd love to hear about which brand or brands you've come to trust or have had problems with. I'd also love to hear any advice you may have for a first time buyer, or just any tractor advice you may have about anything tractor related.


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[ - ] Luminometer 6 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 02:06:04 ago (+6/-0)

For a small tractor I'd go kubota, they're the best small tractor imo. Do not buy John Deere, period.

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 03:14:12 ago (+1/-0)

Why not buy John Deere?

[ - ] bosunmoon 5 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 06:50:35 ago (+5/-0)

They wont let you work on your own machine, and they are pieces of computerized shit.

[ - ] Luminometer 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 07:07:30 ago (+1/-0)

This is why.

[ - ] SparklingWiggle 0 points 4.1 yearsMar 12, 2021 19:55:36 ago (+0/-0)

I thought they lost the court battle on that one.

[ - ] deleted 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 08:06:26 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] account deleted by user 2 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 10:44:09 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] SparklingWiggle 0 points 4.1 yearsMar 12, 2021 20:03:19 ago (+0/-0)

Have you looked into Mahindra? I'm only familiar with them because of ads on AM radio.

[ - ] BoozyB 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 10:16:55 ago (+1/-0)

Take a look at Yanmar, made in Japan.

[ - ] Her0n 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 09:55:26 ago (+1/-0)

Whatever you buy, make sure you can get spare parts easily, preferably not from overseas. There may come a time when you need to identify issues and purchase and replace those components yourself. Prepare for that and you’ll be set, even if you never work on it yourself.

[ - ] Luminometer 0 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 11:01:53 ago (+0/-0)

Yeah having a few spare seal kits for the hydraulics never hurts; get a set of seal picks, a few metres of the standard hose sizes and some reusable fittings and you're laughing.

Also buy grease, i recommend fuchs xtb2 and grease the tractor regularly. It amazes me how many people just don't grease their equipment. Prolongs the life considerably.

[ - ] Lin_Ching_Yu 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 06:17:55 ago (+1/-0)

I had an old ford 8n I bought and restored. It came with attachments that I needed. I wish I never sold it.

[ - ] Jewpacabra 0 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 19:40:47 ago (+0/-0)*

I have a 1975 Kubota L185DT w/ front end loader, 17.5hp, 3 speed PTO. Have 4ft bush-hog, 5ft finish mower & a rake. Going to get a box blade & tiller in the future.<br />
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So far it has done everything I've asked it to do. Bush-hog can cut down up to 3 inch pine trees with 2 passes. It is surprising how much a little machine can do.<br />
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If there is any one thing I can suggest, be sure to buy one with a bucket...you will hate yourself in the future if you don't. Good luck in your search.

(DT = Dual Traction aka 4 wheel drive.)

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[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 1 point 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 12:35:02 ago (+1/-0)

Oh I know. I'm looking on tractor forums too. Just figured I'd see if any of you fags might have any input.

[ - ] account deleted by user 0 points 4.1 yearsMar 11, 2021 13:34:14 ago (+0/-0)

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