Tractor
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Be aware that the current compact tractor offerings from New Holland are not the same as what they had 2 years ago. They are now made by LG in South Korea (might still be assembled in Georgia, not sure), and no longer use the famous Shibaura diesels. I have a 2008 T2310, which is the same thing as a T40DA from prior years. Its a Class 3 compact tractor with a Shibaura 40 HP diesel, 33 HP at the PTO. Probably a size bigger than what you are looking for.
Many things must be considered when purchasing a tractor, weight being one of them. The heavier it is, the more work they can do. Tires are another factor, most people just don't need the agricultural tires. Turf tires are good if you're finish mowing with it, but if you're going to use the loader a lot, the industrial R4 tires are best as they can handle the weight. 2 wheel drive vs 4WD is another consideration. If you're going to do loader work, 4WD is the ONLY way to go. You'll wish you had it when you pick up a bucketful of material, and the implement on the back just isn't enough weight, and the rear tires loose traction. Also, if you are going to use hydraulics on the rear, NH does not have that as standard, and its almost $1000 to add it. Kubota and Mahindra do.
If I was going to buy a new tractor today, it would not be NH (or Case, same thing). I'd go Kubota, and it sounds like a 3200 would be as big as you need. Maybe a smaller one. Determine what transmission you want, shuttle or HST are the most popular. HST's are great, and easy to drive.
If you're considering green, please look closely at the construction, especially the aluminum rear end. The JD compact tractors are not built to the same standards as the larger agricultural JD's, which are excellent. Also look at their loader quick attach system and then find out if it uses the standard implements. Most do not.
I'd also consider a Mahindra, IF you have a good Mahindra dealer close by. Not a bad tractor actually, for the money. I know very little about the Kioti brand. Don't they make them for Bobcat (white) too? Not sure.
You won't go wrong with Kubota though. Excellent tractors.
Many things must be considered when purchasing a tractor, weight being one of them. The heavier it is, the more work they can do. Tires are another factor, most people just don't need the agricultural tires. Turf tires are good if you're finish mowing with it, but if you're going to use the loader a lot, the industrial R4 tires are best as they can handle the weight. 2 wheel drive vs 4WD is another consideration. If you're going to do loader work, 4WD is the ONLY way to go. You'll wish you had it when you pick up a bucketful of material, and the implement on the back just isn't enough weight, and the rear tires loose traction. Also, if you are going to use hydraulics on the rear, NH does not have that as standard, and its almost $1000 to add it. Kubota and Mahindra do.
If I was going to buy a new tractor today, it would not be NH (or Case, same thing). I'd go Kubota, and it sounds like a 3200 would be as big as you need. Maybe a smaller one. Determine what transmission you want, shuttle or HST are the most popular. HST's are great, and easy to drive.
If you're considering green, please look closely at the construction, especially the aluminum rear end. The JD compact tractors are not built to the same standards as the larger agricultural JD's, which are excellent. Also look at their loader quick attach system and then find out if it uses the standard implements. Most do not.
I'd also consider a Mahindra, IF you have a good Mahindra dealer close by. Not a bad tractor actually, for the money. I know very little about the Kioti brand. Don't they make them for Bobcat (white) too? Not sure.
You won't go wrong with Kubota though. Excellent tractors.
