Tractor advice needed

[85MH325]

Well, I did it. I have a Kubota BX1850 in the garage, and the Honda RT5000 sold on eBay to a very nice guy from Chicago this weekend. The Kubota ended up at $12,700 including taxes, cruise control, and another hydraulic part that was forgotten in the original quote of $11,900. That stacks up to $15k for both the Case DX25E and John Deere 2305 each with the snowblower, mower deck, dozer blade and 3pt hitch. The Case DX18E was about $750 less than the DX25E.

These tractors are really garden tractors as opposed to farm tractors, but they're really impressive for their size.

So far I've only got about four hours on the Kubota, but it's pretty amazing!

Roger

[JBK]

Yuk:
A small tractor like tho ones mentioned will all do everything on your list with the exception of the stumps. Stumps take some serious power to remove and the best way is with a backhoe attachment. You would be best to have them ground out or rent a hoe to get the job done right without stressing equipment that is too small. That said, you probably can dig out a stump with a loader, but man, what a job!
Also, look into the ASV Posi-Track RC50. Now that is a unit I would give a very personal body part to have. It is made in my home town and Cat has a finger in it. The new suspensions for the cat track loaders are made ASV. A neat unit, also a good stock investment. Check them out. ASVI.com.
JB

[yukionna]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Well, I did it. I have a Kubota BX1850 in the garage, and the Honda RT5000 sold on eBay to a very nice guy from Chicago this weekend. The Kubota ended up at $12,700 including taxes, cruise control, and another hydraulic part that was forgotten in the original quote of $11,900. That stacks up to $15k for both the Case DX25E and John Deere 2305 each with the snowblower, mower deck, dozer blade and 3pt hitch. The Case DX18E was about $750 less than the DX25E.

These tractors are really garden tractors as opposed to farm tractors, but they're really impressive for their size.

So far I've only got about four hours on the Kubota, but it's pretty amazing!

Roger

Congrats on your purchase! I'd love to see a photo of it if you happen to have one.

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by yukionna

Congrats on your purchase! I'd love to see a photo of it if you happen to have one.

Sure!

[JBK]

Here is the ASV unit. It is unbleievable what you can add as attachments, although I wouldn't use it as a lawn mower even though you could. 3.5 pounds per square inch of ground pressure. That's like a dog walking across your lawn as far as tearing things up.


JB

[85MH325]

The ASV unit is really awesome... though at $30k it's just a little too dollar-heavy for the average homeowner's wallet!

Roger

[bertro]

Heres what I use 1958 RJ-58 Wheel-Horse,Along with rubbermaid dump wagon,Shovel and rake.