Compact Utility Tractor Recomendations

[Jeff Knight]

I have a Kubota B2410 with 54" deck and front end loader. Very happy with it. Jeff

 

[Jeff Knight]

Cub Cadet has a compact tractor with a 28hp CAT diesel. Nice looking tractor.

 

[Dieselnut59]

Kubota, without a doubt!!

 

[cap-n-cray]

I just bought a BX24 TLB Kubota and could not be happier, 3 cylinder Diesel 24 HP with HST drive and fun. . The machine can do anything I have thrown at it. I removed a big alder stump with the back hoe and mowed the grass. Had to pull the stump out with the truck as it weighed more than the tractor. It does take some time, but it gets the job done. :-laf I have 3. 4 acres.



Cary

 

[IC Smoke]

I just bought a BX24 TLB Kubota and could not be happier, 3 cylinder Diesel 24 HP with HST drive and fun. . The machine can do anything I have thrown at it. I removed a big alder stump with the back hoe and mowed the grass. Had to pull the stump out with the truck as it weighed more than the tractor. It does take some time, but it gets the job done. :-laf I have 3. 4 acres.



Cary

congrats!!! you'll love it! for its size it has quite a bit of power!! did you get a mower deck with yours?



NOTE check the heigth of your garage doors and the top of the ROPS I smacked the siding the first week we got ours but we've since removed the rops to get under all the trees so its not a issue anymore.



Ian

 

[tgordon]

Ouch, that sucks no matter what color the equipment is. I understand why they are there, but the first time you rip off one of the lights they like to put on them now, or catch a tree branch with your head anyone will be likely to rip them off.



Troy

 

[Jeff Knight]

Speaking of the ROPS. I wedged mine in the garage door opening the first 10 mins I had it. Couldn't understand why the tractor wouldn't go in the garage. I also did it a couple of time going in to the shed not thinking. Mine has the two piece ROPS so it's always folded in half.

 

[stg2500]

I really appreciate all the info. Keep it coming. So far... Nothing Runs Like a Deere.



24 valver, what is the difference between the 2320 and the 2520. They seem to have very similar specifications.

 

[Babyfat]

SORRY BUT buying a deere is like buying a maxisad or powerjoke



but just my 0. 02

 

[JHerr]

I'll chime in on the Deere 2320 and 2520 differences... engine size, a couple of horsepower, and hydraulic pump capacity.



Essentially, both tractors share the same, basic frame. Wheelbase is about 2-1/4 inches longer on the 2520. It boils down to the 2520 having considerably higher power steering and implement hydraulic flow (5. 6 gpm vs. 10. 5 gpm). This additional hydraulic flow will make a difference for loader speed.

 

[cap-n-cray]

IC Smoke,



Yes I got the 54" finish MMM and have used it for 8 hours mowing my knee high grass.



My shop door is 12' high, so no problem as long as I open it all the way. I have found a few tree branches that are lower. :-laf



I dug out a huge alder stump with the back hoe. Could not pull it with the tractor as it weighed more than the tractor. But the truck did it with no problem. Two Diesels working together.







Cary

 

[IC Smoke]

Looks good!!! congrats!!!



Ian

 

[TWalley]

I bought a John Deere 2305 earlier this year. I love it! I got the 62 inch deck and the FEL. I mow approximately 7 acres. It handles well enought I can mow the yard around the house with it and the only trimming i do is with the weed eater. Oh yeah, I can mow everything I have on a single tank of diesel (the most I have put in is 4 gal). And yes... Nothing runs like a Deere!

 

[cap-n-cray]

I don't know about the 3030, but my mower hooks up in about 10 mins. The hardest part is the PTO. You might do a search on TractorByNet.



Cary

 

[TWalley]

My mower deck removes quickly and easily. Just pull some pins, and the mower pulls out to the side. The FEL is only a few minutes to attach and detach as well. JD also offers the decks you drive over the top of to attach and detach. The link below is the one I used to compare models before I bought my 2305. Hope it helps.



Compact Tractor Review | Kubota, Deere, New Holland, Cub and More...

 

[stg2500]

Twalley,



Thanks for the link to that site. It seems very informative. I'll spend some research time there.



thanks.