Making first tractor purchase

[JimmyJazz]

I was like you 2 yrs ago in my first tractor purchase. I have more timber (42 acres) and about 3 acres of lawn.
Most of the advice I read seem to be to get the biggest tractor you can either afford or use on your property. I thought I did that in getting a L3301 but now have just purchased a MX5400.

For my lawn I mow about 2-1/2 acres and use a 60" heavy duty zero turn (Toro HD2000).
PTO hp is another area you don't want to skimp if you believe you might be running a rotary cutter or a wood chipper.

Take advantage of the 20% Equine discount (have to be a member of the NCHA but its free).

The NCHA membership is not free. Its not expensive. A claim like that will get a person fired today.

 

[kcs]

I’ve got a B2650 about 2 years ago and love it. I used it all day today. Cleaning up from a stump I had ground up. I’ve got. 60” tiller ,box blade ,grapple and FEL. And forks Awesome on fuel Thinking of getting a rear blade. I was looking at a BX and my salesman which is also a friend recommended the B instead And I’m glad he did

 

[SweetFreedom207]

I am not sure I understand the how the wet yard factors into all of this. If the tractor will not be used for cutting your grass I would consider something bigger and used. I understand Kubota makes a fabulous product but $30,000 for a 26 horsepower unit that you will use doing things in the woods that may not need doing in the first place is a lot of money. If this statement sounds insulting please forgive my frankness. I would suggest looking on Tractorhouse for a 40+ hp used tractor in the $6,000 to $12,000 range with a loader. It may not be as pretty as a new Kubota but will get the work done just the same. You might also find an older used unit surprisingly useful and pleasing as I have. There is a great song that comes to mind (why I don't know) with the lyric; "Its faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money" Tom T Hall. Worth a listen in my opinion. Good luck from your Dutch Uncle.

A lot of good info here. Funny you mention it. Had a family member approach me about buying my grandfathers 2010 L3240 hst today

 

[tradosaurus]

The NCHA membership is not free. Its not expensive. A claim like that will get a person fired today.

Wrong!

NCHA Membership info

 

[JimmyJazz]

Wrong!

NCHA Membership info

I stand corrected. And am pleased to do so. Thank you!

 

[Jon2288]

The NCHA membership is not free. Its not expensive. A claim like that will get a person fired today.

If it's less than 20% of your purchase (the savings) and not hard to sign up, why not?!

You're right though, big difference between free and some cost.