Looking for a compact tractor

[264killer]

KIOTI 2021, 45 HP 52 HOURS, LOADER, 4X4, $21500.00. Selling because I bought a bigger tractor.

 

[Cat City Slim]

KIOTI 2021, 45 HP 52 HOURS, LOADER, 4X4, $21500.00. Selling because I bought a bigger tractor.

Nice looking rig, it's more than I need.

 

[kirk1978]

You just opened a can of worms. It’s the same question as what’s better, .270 or 30-06.
Im voting Mahindra.

30-06

 

[dennishoddy]

30-06

I agree!

 

[retrieverman]

30-06

270 Win

 

[dennishoddy]

A loader is the primary reason I need the tractor. Is it possible to add a loader to your Ford? As I said, I don’t know much about them.

DO NOT buy a compact tractor without a front loader and make sure it's a 4X4. I grew up on the farm without hydraulics and 4X4. Once I got a Mahindra with a front loader and 4X4, the world opens up with what you can do with one.
If you get a front loader on a 2WD you will get stuck on wet grass because the weight forward takes traction away from the rear wheels.
Wheel weights can help but nothing will replace the 4WD.

 

[Choprzrul]

30-06

Obviously.....

 

[kingfish]

I have a 1025R and love it. I don't know if any of the other brands have the same features, but the ease of switching implements is something I could not function without.. The quick disconnect of the belly mower deck and the ability to use the front loader to pick up the deck for easy access to the blades for sharpening or cleaning is fantastic. The front end loader quick disconnect is brilliant for times when you are just mowing and don't want to hall around the extra weight. The ease of changing out the front loader bucket to a fork lift is as easy as it gets. I bought mine with only 14 hours on it because some fellow bought it then decided a few days later he wanted a bigger one and traded it back in. Saved some nice coin on that one.

 

[dennishoddy]

I have a 1025R and love it. I don't know if any of the other brands have the same features, but the ease of switching implements is something I could not function without.. The quick disconnect of the belly mower deck and the ability to use the front loader to pick up the deck for easy access to the blades for sharpening or cleaning is fantastic. The front end loader quick disconnect is brilliant for times when you are just mowing and don't want to hall around the extra weight. The ease of changing out the front loader bucket to a fork lift is as easy as it gets. I bought mine with only 14 hours on it because some fellow bought it then decided a few days later he wanted a bigger one and traded it back in. Saved some nice coin on that one.

My buddy has a Mahindra that is four years old with that quick change front loader, similar to what is on a skid steer.
That's a great addition.