Scrambler

Hello All,

Thanks for all of the valuable information. I feel I've made the jump from 50 to 80% decided in the last couple of hours, reading the posts here. I am in the Burlington NC area and feel the local dealer has given me a good ball park price based on other comments. I'm still not locked on Kubota but haven't built up a comfort level with other tractors. The dealer has Kubota and New Holland. I didn't see anything in particular about the NH that made it stand out from the Kubota. I was thinking about looking at the Kioti. Does anyone have any experience. I live on about 6 acres with a small pond. I mow 2 to 3 acres and bush hog a couple. I want the hoe and loader for stumps, clearing, moving dirt, mulch, etc. I have plenty of uses but the tractor will probably be used only about every other weekend. I would probably buy used but there is no point in not buying new at the prices I've seen used ones go at. I could go on, actually trying to make this short. Does anyone have any suggestions or questions?

Thanks

Ducati996

Well I will start with a warm welcome to the M.U! we are glad you stopped in and participated with us! I'm pretty confident we can answer your questions - the 2920 is getting many good reviews and the feedback from users are good - we have a few on board and its a nice machine from what they all say. The only question comes down to the right size - Kubota really covers the size incremental like no other Manufacturer. They have filled the sub-compact to Compact line completely with no gaps in products to offer. Its a tought choice and each model offers something additional to the model before it - the price creep also comes into play.

It should be a fun time in selecting a new machine - don let it be stressful and take your time!

Kubota L39 w/WR long RGB Grapple, Bradco Pallet forks, BH QA buckets, and more!
JD 2520, 210Cx, 46BH, 60" Box Blade-Mid West, 52" Mid West aerator, 52" first choice Tiller, 5' Fontier blade, 42" pallet forks, Green MFG PHD, Mid West York Rake w/guage wheels, Cub 3204 with Blower & Simms Cab, Mowers (44",48",50"),Ford 2006 F550 turbo diesel 4x4 w/11' mason dump, 16' 10k Doolittle trailer, Southwestern enclosed trailer, Wright Stander RH 52", Better Outdoor Product Quick 32" mower!

Kennyd

Welcome to MU

How close is the Kioti dealer? If it is real far away I would not even consider it...The dealer support MUST play a huge role in your buying decision.

John Deere 4110HST
FEL, MMM, FEL Forks (homemade),I-Match, Ballast Box, #380 plow (modified to fit) Markham LD-48 Grapple, and lots of other STUFF.

gunmaker

Welcome aboard! Kenny's right about the dealer...you gotta feel comfortable that they'll be there after the sale. I go an extra half hour farther to the dealer I like, but I know I can count on him.
Try to find what your needs are as far as you can determine, and then buy a tractor that is about 25% more capable than your intended usage. The tractor will last much longer with fewer mechanical issues, and have a greater residual value when you go to trade up!

JD 2520 w/46bh, 200cx loader, meyers 6ft plow
jd 425 w/54"mmm& 54"plow

jbrumberg

Scrambler:

Welcome to MU ! I agree with the other posters. Sit on as many different tractor seats as you can as well as get a "feel" for the different dealers. A good dealer will save you money in the long run. Most of your major brand tractors within a given a HP range and frame size are pretty similar in performance (weight may be the biggest variable). Jay

NH TC29DA with 14LA FEL with 60" HD QA bucket, cutting edge & toothbar, weighted R-1's, FOPS, CCM M-160 58" tiller, Tebben MD 60" Rotary Cutter, Woods LR 108 96" Landscape Rake, Woods GB60 60" Box Blade

Charlton John

Welcome, I have recently upgraded from a N.H. sub compact to a Kubota compact B2620 and couldnt be happier. As one has mentioned in this thread the B2920 same tractor as mine (size, weight etc...) just 3 horse more. Take a look at these models.

Kubota 2620, loaded R4's, FEL, FROPS, 4FT Bush Hog box blade, 5ft Bush Hog landscape rake, Toro TimeCutter Z ZTR 5060 w/ 50" deck

Scrambler

Thanks for all of the responses. I feel comfortable that the Kubota is a good choice when I am ready. It might be spring now at earliest, son totaled his car on Tuesday. He's okay but I've been kind of bummed and not ready to buy a new toy.

PaulChristenson

Hope everything works out for your family...and you have to let us know which 80% of the Kubota you finally acquire...

Paul in VT

I used to own an ant farm but had to give it up. I couldn't find tractors small enough to fit it.
-- Steven Wright

Scrambler

The 42 month 0% financing is calling me. I would prefer to deal with my local dealer and have only been there. They have quoted me a B2920 with FEL, 60"mmm, and backhoe for $22,900. The tires are loaded, first service charge is parts only. I'm not worried about a few hundred dollars but would like to know if the quote I received is reasonable. My son is okay and is buying a beater car from his uncle so cash flow isn't hurt as much as I thought. Thanks for responses to date.

sonofafarmer

I just bought a 2920 tlb and gave a hair over 19k. I love it so far ,have about 8hrs on it and been cleaning all my ditches out with the hoe.