[wave_crusher]

I suggest we remove White Rhino's banner pic and replace it with Lou since we talk more about tractors than wheeling.

I mean the thread is "Compact Tractors" lol

 

[Skooter_Built]

I got my Kubota LX2610SU from Flint New Holland and it was a great experience. I made the mistake of not buying a set of pallet forks when I bought my tractor cause I was being cheap, don't do that; always get the pallet forks cause you use them more then you think! Whatever tractor anyone buys, the dealer makes the difference. Earlier this year, after a year of use I found out my dealer equipped my tractor with a 54" bucket instead of the 60" that I ordered. When I told them of this, they came out with a new 60" bucket and swapped them, no questions asked.

Ya JD & Kubota always will hold their value better but Kioti & LS are good brands as well. Good works tractors & Messicks on YouTube is a great resources as well.

 

[jeepfreak81]

I got my Kubota LX2610SU from Flint New Holland and it was a great experience. I made the mistake of not buying a set of pallet forks when I bought my tractor cause I was being cheap, don't do that; always get the pallet forks cause you use them more then you think! Whatever tractor anyone buys, the dealer makes the difference. Earlier this year, after a year of use I found out my dealer equipped my tractor with a 54" bucket instead of the 60" that I ordered. When I told them of this, they came out with a new 60" bucket and swapped them, no questions asked.

Ya JD & Kubota always will hold their value better but Kioti & LS are good brands as well. Good works tractors & Messicks on YouTube is a great resources as well.

Another guy back from the dead!

Flint New Holland did me right after I messed up my tractor bad in 2022 helping out family. They could have been a little cleaner with the sealant as it's globbed up a lot, but I have been very happy with the repairs.

My only complaint was I wish they had been a little more helpful in finding the main parts after they realized the new case was backordered indefinitely. They buy and install Junkyard parts on these older tractors all the time, it would have been nice for them to call me with that option in their pocket. Instead it set me back a week or two at least because I had to hunt them down from the same junkyard all the dealers use.

 

[whiterhino]

Of course I finally got the wife interested in a tractor and the Deere we were discussing has been sold. Not much interesting in the used market right now. Time to start shopping. Maybe I can find a good year end deal.

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

^^^^^^^ Happy wife happy life???? lol jk.......... well maybe..

My favorite way of buying is normally looking at several before deciding. Obviously there is a lot of great input on this thread....

greatlakes4x4compacttractor.com

 

[whiterhino]

HW=HL is the only way to live.

 

[roll-bar Bob]

That is great news!!!! getting the "Finance Department" on board is a huge step in my house, when she says OK I know I need to act fast before things change. The right deal will come along and you will be able to pounce on it now.

 

[bbaXJ]

True story, that's how another TJ just ended up in my driveway

 

[whiterhino]

dummmm question. For a Cat 1 3 point, is the pto hookup universal? TYM dealer wants $2500 for a finish mower but I see this. Are they interchangeable?

https://www.palletforks.com/tractors/3-point/mowers/finish/60-inch-finish-mower/191579.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCIARIsAExmsu6bC3Ac-kbVE6aepJ1rlIWaxJmn5CtAM_vrkx_H0-RHSp_3yQJ5WfoaAnwiEALw_wcB

 

[wave_crusher]

dummmm question. For a Cat 1 3 point, is the pto hookup universal? TYM dealer wants $2500 for a finish mower but I see this. Are they interchangeable?

https://www.palletforks.com/tractors/3-point/mowers/finish/60-inch-finish-mower/191579.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCIARIsAExmsu6bC3Ac-kbVE6aepJ1rlIWaxJmn5CtAM_vrkx_H0-RHSp_3yQJ5WfoaAnwiEALw_wcB

Yes, the PTO shaft is pretty much universal. Pretty sure it's universal no matter the 3pt category

 

[bbaXJ]

My understanding is they're generally fairly universal, biggest thing you may need to worry about is shaft length depending on anything like quick hitch, clutch setup, etc.

 

[whiterhino]

That is great news!!!! getting the "Finance Department" on board is a huge step in my house, when she says OK I know I need to act fast before things change. The right deal will come along and you will be able to pounce on it now.

Bob, sent you a message but you are ignoring me.

 

[roll-bar Bob]

Bob, sent you a message but you are ignoring me.

Sorry I was on a roof for the past few days.

 

[whiterhino]

Glad you didn't fall off. LOL

I pulled the trigger on a 25hp LS. Picking it up Friday.

 

[roll-bar Bob]

Good choice you will find yourself using it more often than you ever planned

 

[whiterhino]

Good choice you will find yourself using it more often than you ever planned

That's what I keep telling my wife. She is skeptical. LOL

 

[booblinker]

Glad you didn't fall off. LOL

I pulled the trigger on a 25hp LS. Picking it up Friday.

Which model?

 

[whiterhino]

MT225S

 

[booblinker]

MT225S

Cool same model I have, I ordered a MT125S, and the next day called and changed to the MT225S, so happy I did. Its been great so far, Had it a couple years.

 

[whiterhino]

I also ordered a 54" flail mower, front forks and a 60" rear blade. Should keep me busy.