Tractor Opinions?

[bassmaster2004]

Myself being in agriculture all my life. I run nothing but John Deere, you may ask why and I will tell you it not all about the brand. Its better access to parts and resale value on John Deere are amazing. I have a tractor that is 8 years old and it's worth what we paid for it brand new. The other big plus for John Deere is the customer service they take care of all clients anything from
A lawn mover to 8400. If have any questions just pm me. And I can tell you how save money on buying a tractor too.

[JimG]

JD 5045D with 512 loader. Big, cheap, no hydro nothng, no cab, no 4wd, just a big tough simple tractor, dealer on every corner. Will be here when I am dust...

[Jallen21750]

I have a John Deere 5525 (91HP). It has a Front Loader, 4WD and a shuttlesync. It is more tractor than I need for 60 acres, but the extras sure are nice when you need them and if I ever sell it, it will go fast. Just my thoughts.

[monkeyman1]

i like orange.

anybody have a 5-6 ft disc they want to get rid of? pm me.

[atcfisherman]

Growing up on a farm and stilling having the place, we have had several tractors and still do. We've owned the old Ferguson, Massy Ferguson, Ford, International, Cub Tractor, JD and Kubota.

All tractors will get the job done. I think it comes down to a few points.

1) How close is your service dealer? While tractors are extremely tough, you might want to have a dealer fairly close by.

2) Remember, almost all tractors are now made overseas, except for some of the extremely large ones like 100+ HP. So if you think buying a certain brand is buying American, that isn't the case anymore. But, that also doesn't mean the tractors made overseas are bad. Just that companies moved their operations over there to save cost on labor.

3) Get 4x4, you won't regret it. It helps when moving dirt with a front end loader.

4) Get a front end loader. They all make detachable loaders now and they are well worth the money.

5) Get the largest horse power that you can afford. We have a 52hp Kubota. It is a blessing to have the increased horse power from the other MF 40hp tractor that we have.

Lastly, if you can afford it, get a cab. Having air for the summer and heat for the winter is awesome, but that is a luxerary.

When I bought the Kubota back 4 years ago, I search all of the following and they were all good deals.

Kubota
John Deere
Mahandra
Massy Ferguson
Kioti - made by Kubota
New Holland
Case

[kweber]

alot of folks recommend a cab....
I have mixed thoughts... they're great when everything is perfect.
BUT, if you have alot of trees, they're in the way unless you constantly trim.
also, having tried to work with a broken A/C, forget it.
that shouldnt be a problem when buying new, but...
for only 20ac, and shredding only 10ac, I'd be OK w/o it.
a hard-top on the ROPS bar offers shade, good visability, and no windows to break or clean.
the downside is running across bees.
a good used tractor will always resell if you change your mind about what you want/need
if your place is just a week-end ranchito, remember, it's gonna sit alot when you're not there, but payments are due every month.

[INTOTHEBLUE]

Family has a JD 5525 with front end loader. Pulled a 14ft disc pretty well when we made the new firebreak.

[williamcr]

I did not read everyones post so I dont know what everyone has told you. But when I started looking I looked at Ford, John Deere and Kubota. I really did not want anything to do with any of the so called gray tractors. It really came down to two major factors. One was a dealer local that I liked. The next was function and easy of attachments. My mom bought a Kubota and I bought a John deere in the same HP range. Both are hydrostat I really like my John deer better. I can drop my bellie mower faster then the Kubota and I can drop the front end loaded and arms 10 tilmes faster then her. Other then that they both work about the same.
If I had to do it again I would do the same and thats buy the John deere. I have since lost my good dealer a few miles from the house but I can always find John deere parts and thats why I dont like the Grey tractors.

[williamcr]

Also Get a wheel drive tractor. It really makes a big difference.

[drfishalot]

28 acres,no mowing, just odds and ends, have 35 hp new holland, FEL, 4Wd, hydro. doesnt have alot of lift capacity, with FEL, but I knew that. you always wish it were bigger but in reality I don't need anything bigger. I haven't wanted a cab but do have the overhead canopy thing and love that. get on some tractor forums. I didn't want the deere, and I personally would not buy something that I might have trouble selling. I think you could sell a deere, kubota, nholland, but I personally wouldn't buy a kiota, mahindra, etc just because I might have trouble getting rid of it when the time comes, even though they might be more bang for the buck