Would you buy the same tractor again or a different one?

[Yotekiller]

So I am curious if you would buy the same one again or, if you had a "do-over" would you choose something different?

When I was buying, I was contemplating two different machines. It was between the 2502 or the Grand L 3560 and pricing wasn't a factor. Ultimately, I wanted a tractor I felt I could keep until I die with parts being available and that it would be easy enough for me to work on by myself. I REALLY wanted the 3560 but I just couldn't get past the emissions and the electronics aspect that this tractor had. As much as I wanted that 3560, I pulled the trigger on a 2502. I can honestly say that I have zero regrets whatsoever and would choose the 2502 again tomorrow. I abuse this machine and make it work far beyond what you would think a tractor this size can do, and yet it never fails to surprise me just how tough it is. It's been the perfect tractor for my 20 acres and the chores I throw at it. And it's definitely upped my firewood game being able to just grab a log and go verses rigging and dragging.

 

[old and tired]

Would not changed a thing... would also never sell the one I got!

Added: Top-N-tilt, grapple hydraulics, right side step, Pat's, adjustable sway links, canopy, grill guard, silky smooth 3 point hitch (instead of the real jerky one)

 

[DustyRusty]

Depending on how old you are and how long you keep the tractor, replacement parts availability might be plentiful or non existent. I have owned my 1979 Ford F250 since 1983 and today getting replacement parts for it has become a major problem. Simple items that were plentiful 20 years ago are non existent today. I need the sock that goes on the end of the fuel sender, and after doing a lot of searching, it isn't available unless you buy a replacement sending unit. Have one coming from Amazon today. Same story on a lot of other parts that I am searching for. I should have sold the truck 25 years ago but I didn't because I thought that I might have a use for it in the future. Now I have a use for it and I am spending a lot of time getting it fit for the road again. Would have been better off if I scrapped this one and bought a newer used one, but I didn't.

 

[Speed25]

I followed advice here on going bigger than you might need and opted for the L2501. It worked great, and once I had done all of the big work on my small property, I sold it for a more manageable BX. Resale was so good on the L, and I found a steal on my BX, so I ended up with the backhoe I really wanted. VERY happy with the BX, but I liked the engine and HST from the L a lot more. That thing was a beast for the size/price.

 

[NCL4701]

The L4701 with third function, three rear remotes, top/tilt: I wouldn’t change anything. It’s small enough to go where I need it to and big enough to get something done when we get there. The third function for the grapple and the top/tilt is a huge deal my routine activities.