Rhino Loader vs LA524

[LCShively]

Hello, I am a new tractor owner, I just purchased an L3400 and I need a loader.
I found a new old stock Rhino Loader, model 1480, sold by Rhino but manufactured by Ansung, Headquartered out of Houston TX but manufactured in CHINA
The price seems right, $2950 out the door, VS a Kubota loader at $4550 plus tax. ($4823)

They sure look a lot alike in the pictures, http://www.ansungusa.com/standard_series

Where is the Kubota Loader manufactured?

I know the Quick Attach add value, but I don't necessarily need that, and the price difference of $1800 is big.

Any advice for a newbie would be appreciated.

Thanks,
L.C.

 

[mickeyd]

I couldn't get by without my quick attach bucket as I am always switching between the bucket, pallet forks, etc.

 

[gpreuss]

I'd save the $1800 for another implement! Go for the 66" width - that allows you to put 2-1/2 or 3" rear wheel spacers on the rear, and still let the rear tires fit in the bucket path. Use part or all of the $1800 getting something heavy for the 3 pt hitch; you will need 600-1000 lbs back there to counter the 1250 lb lift capacity up front. You'll want to fill the rear tires, if they aren't already filled. The pin-on bucket has geometrically a higher loader lift and breakout capacity than the QA assembly bucket that sticks the bucket about about 6-8" farther in front.
That can also mean a lot if you have trees or tight spaces.
And it does indeed look a lot like my Kubota loader.
Rhino has always made a good, heavy duty product.