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well, I do not know all the details but from what I understand the farm (and this tractor along with other equipment) passed as an inheritance from mother to daughter… and then daughter passed unexpectedly earlier this year. Very sad story. The husband seems to be a nice, down to earth decent...

You bet. Whether it’s a car or truck or boat or house … or tractor… I just can’t leave it the way I found it. Already shopping for accessories.

yeah I was all over place — in addition to looking for used, I was looking at new “cheap” package deals which being “cheap” usually had Ag tires. Side note— I have already discovered the limits of traction & digging just practicing with the loader on a small compost pile. It lost traction very...

all GREAT advice.

Thanks!

For all who were kind enough to post a reply, a quick update on this — here’s the new tractor

Here’s the tow rig Ran 1,500 miles with bed fully loaded with clothes/gear, (2) kids, me, wife and tractor, no problems! Other than 10mpg mileage, barely noticed trailer.

First, thanks to all of the members posting answers to my previous thread “Need advice on buying L3301DT first tractor”. The insight and experience helped, especially pointing out that there really isn’t that much difference in power & usability between say the L3302 and the L2502 / L2501 (or...

Thank you all for the advice and great insights. With some of the feedback, I am looking into the L2501 manual (used), as there is no regen like the 3301, and not much HP difference. I have found a 2016 L2501 that has only 43 hours on it, located in the south midwest. For a tractor with that low...

You have a point. That does happen to a certain extent. I think it does vary by region of the country. I think sales people expect you to shop and check prices. As long as you aren’t very unreasonable or rude it’s fine. But sales is sales and at some point they need to make their numbers… on...

Yes, classic sales technique, I think you are correct which is why I am not particularly fond of this dealer. They just happen to be closest. I will try other dealers.

T Those are good points on the Kioti and the L2502. I am definitely not a fan of more complicated designs for imaginary emissions benefits. And of course the L2502 is a little cheaper. According to the dealer I would have to buy HST because they have no gear drives in stock… and he’s telling me...

All good points. Yes as far as I understand, the Bobcats are (or were) basically rebranded Kioti tractors. Now, the local Bobcat dealer told me today that Bobcat has bought some of the molds and are manufacturing some of the tractor themselves, and assembling them in Statesville NC. As you...

You bet, we have owned homes before but this is the first 'homestead' with acreage. We are looking forward to it !

Quick question— is not the Kioti / Bobcat “CT” series more akin to the BX series? And the “CK” series more similar to the “L” series? I will have spend some time going through all the specs anyone here who has owned both Kioti and Kubota? Maybe I should start a new thread :)

So interesting update. Like everyone budget is important and I like making a deal (I'm in sales), so I have also researched the Kioti / Bobcat tractors. One Bobcat dealer has quoted me the CT2025MST for $4K less than the Kubota L3302DT. (I have to read up on the CT2025 specs to see if it's...

Funny enough ... in my initial thinking, I was very interested in a backhoe option. Based on what I described, the sales person at the dealer basically talked me out of it. He stated sure it's great when you need it but it's a huge cost at ~$10K for an implement you may only need once in a...

That is true... I can get the L3302DT into my budget and it's al ittle more powerful, so... Although I am not a fan of the silly DPF and regen. I still fail to understand how running (or worse, idling) your tractor for 30+ minutes at a high RPM and burning more fuel for nothing is better for...

Actually, I did think of that... as Runs With Scissors said "I am the type of guy that would rather "have it and not need it VS. need it and not have it" .....which kind of guy are you?" -- I am more the type of would rather have it and not need it, than vice versa ... so that goes hand in hand...