I think I've talked myself into a tractor

[Haywire Haywood]

I think I've finally talked myself into a little tractor with a loader. they're running a 60 month 0% offer at the moment.

It's Kubota BX2660. 25.5hp diesel, 4wd. I just grabbed a pic off the net. It'll have the loader and mid mount deck but not the rear blade.

We'll see... I might back out, not sure. It would really be handy around here though. I envision a pair of clamp on pallet forks and box for moving firewood up to the house.

Ian

 

[Steve NW WI]

Whaddya waiting for - just go get the dang thing, you know you want to!

 

[branchbuzzer]

I think I've finally talked myself into a little tractor with a loader. they're running a 60 month 0% offer at the moment.

Have you gotten your TAD immunization yet?

 

[branchbuzzer]

Whaddya waiting for - just go get the dang thing, you know you want to!

Yeah, you're asking US for advice on whether to buy? Not the best move.... you want an objective opinion right?

 

[branchbuzzer]

HH's predicted TAD progression....

 

[100 Watt]

You won't believe how you got along without a front loader.
I bought a 33hp Massey with a loader this summer. The original plan was to give it little TLC and sell it. Pocket @ 2K. Tune-up, tires and a good cleaning. I used it a little around the the house after the tune up.

The hard part was telling the wifey to forget the 2K, we're keeping it. Thankfully she took it well. I believe her response was, "Uh huh,I thought so."

 

[RAG66]

If there is anyway to avoid financing it would be a good thing... Have you ever done the math on this transaction to see what it will actualy cost you if you pay the entire contract over 60 months. I know you said 0% but what happens if you miss a payment? The equipment is a great idea, the contract is not. Buy a used one and save yourself a headache. Hate to piss in your fruitloops but you can get good used equipment.

 

[branchbuzzer]

and so on.... this will be handy for those 4 cord loads.

 

[Axe Man]

They say it's 0% but I'll bet they will take a couple of thousand off their "best" price if you pay cash.Good Luck!

 

[deutzman]

I think I've finally talked myself into a little tractor with a loader. they're running a 60 month 0% offer at the moment.

It's Kubota BX2660. 25.5hp diesel, 4wd. I just grabbed a pic off the net. It'll have the loader and mid mount deck but not the rear blade.

We'll see... I might back out, not sure. It would really be handy around here though. I envision a pair of clamp on pallet forks and box for moving firewood up to the house.

Ian

It may or may not make a difference to you but some models of Kubota's have cast aluminum rear end. A site I visit from time to time had discussions about this and yes some have had them to break/crack.
So if being cast aluminum rear end makes a difference to you, take a magnet with you to see for yourself.

My tractor dealer always gave customers magnets to use if they went to a Kubota dealer looking for a compact tractor.

 

[WidowMaker]

I don't know what your intended use is, but the front loader is quite limited on those things, but they are neat arn't they...

 

[branchbuzzer]

No response..... he's already at the dealer plunking down the cash and signing the dotted line!


That's it... let's get out of this show before it's too late...Too late! Monty Python

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Still walking down that fence...

Ian

 

[Haywire Haywood]

It may or may not make a difference to you but some models of Kubota's have cast aluminum rear end. A site I visit from time to time had discussions about this and yes some have had them to break/crack.
So if being cast aluminum rear end makes a difference to you, take a magnet with you to see for yourself.

My tractor dealer always gave customers magnets to use if they went to a Kubota dealer looking for a compact tractor.

I don't doubt it. I priced Kubota, JD, Mahindra, New Holland, Kioti, TYM, and Massey Ferguson. Kubota was the least expensive across all the brands, even the off brands to my surprise.

Ian

 

[branchbuzzer]

They say it's 0% but I'll bet they will take a couple of thousand off their "best" price if you pay cash.Good Luck!

That's like an alcoholic going into the beer store and asking for a discount if he pays cash.

That salesman knows you've got TAD, he's just waiting for you to get the TD's ( Tractor Delerium ) and cave....

 

[Haywire Haywood]

But he knows I can wait. I talked to him about the same machine about a year ago. LOL

Ian

 

[branchbuzzer]

But he knows I can wait. I talked to him about the same machine about a year ago. LOL

Ian

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[Haywire Haywood]

That's it. You got half the payment...:biggrinbounce2:

 

[bigbadbob]

Neighbor had a slightly larger one this summer, nice tractor enclosed cab.
But I was not impressed with the power of the bucket/forks.
we had a 20x8 ft section of new wharf, 2x6 construction 6 plastic floats.
Had to manually help it lift. A lot of cantalevered weight but,,,,
It does seem well made. IMHO
But man sure is nice to have a toy to play with!!!!!!:biggrinbounce2:
We are all kids at heart!!!
You are here but once,, go get it!!!

 

[Haywire Haywood]

The brochure say the loader is good for 745lbs.

Ian