Compact Tractor

[xjer]

Looking for a compact tractor in the $10,000 price range.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[dennishoddy]

Looking for a compact tractor in the $10,000 price range.

Thanks,
Mike

Looking for a specific brand?

 

[xjer]

I have been primarily looking at JD and Kubota. I would be open to other brands.

 

[dennishoddy]

I have been primarily looking at JD and Kubota. I would be open to other brands.

I don't have one for sale but would suggest widening your horizon to include Mahindra. Solid units I would put up against either of your selections if your looking under 100 HP. Every tractor under that HP rating is made overseas. Front wheel drive and a front loader.
If its just for brush hogging, 2 WD.

 

[xjer]

Thanks I will do that. About all it will be used for is working on our road.

 

[retrieverman]

My recommendation is to find an older Kubota 3010 or 3130 with low hours (under 1000), 4 wheel drive, and a hydrostat transmission. I’ve had 3 but sold one to my brother for a “gardening” tractor. If you watch Craigslist or FB marketplace, there are deals to be had. I paid $7500 for a 2001 3010 575 hours 4x4 hydrostat with a mower, and I absolutely love it. I actually mowed with it today.

 

[dennishoddy]

Don't buy a 2WD with a front loader. The bucket takes all the weight off the rear wheels and you won't be able to pull a significant amount of gravel without slipping the tires.

 

[okieshooter6]

I have a TYM T300... It is 30 HP.. 4WD... with a factory loader. Only 350 hours. I think it was built in 2009... Pretty good shape and ready to go to work. $8500.00

 

[Snattlerake]

Thanks I will do that. About all it will be used for is working on our road.

Until you get one. Then you will find it very very useful everywhere.

 

[Okie4570]

Hydrostat if you're brushhoging or mowing or doing lots of loader work, gears for all other work imo.