Sub Compact Tractors

[Bruces]

You know ,the little blue pills are more for your wife than you ,so I guess it’s only logical it works the same with the little blue tractor ?
Please enjoy responsibly.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Ah crap. I'll never see it again.....

You done lost that tractor. Might as well go look for another one.

[Daviid250]

It looks fantastic near you; you should change its place in your garage. I dreamed about a Kioti CS2520, but I need to find a good reseller who can sell these products in excellent and verified condition since I am not ready to pay the full price. I hope anyone here knows more than me; if so, please suggest something!

[Bogmeister]

I totally get wanting a Kioti CS2520 without breaking the bank. I've had luck finding great deals on gently used equipment through local farm equipment dealers and sometimes online marketplaces. Sometimes, the best deals are at local farms that are updating their equipment. I live near Denver and found an amazing deal on a barely used tractor with a short car drive. They also have a website where they update what they have in stock, so you might find farm gear here since they have multiple locations.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Awesome find, Hunnicutt! I had a guy locally who had a nice Ford 8N for sale but with my land, I need 4WD. He only wanted 1000.00 for it with a few of the drag implements! Ran perfect......
I wish Katoranger was still around. Great China Rider and VERY much into tractors.

The Ford has left/right wheel brakes that get you out of situations. And those rear wheels are TALL and heavy, usually filled halfway with water. The larger tracter is also more durable, will cost way less over time with fewer hydraulic hoses to replace, etc.

The biggest difference is that the Kioto and other lighter tracters with true 4WD can have a light footprint. This can be really important when the ground is WET! It also minimizes gouging and digs caused by uber machinery

If it is a golf course (ok, maybe a back yard, or lawn), or if it is a small soybean or garden field needing plowing, the compromises allowed are very different!

I am in the process of planning a move. I do not want a big lawn to maintain, and I'd rather have tillable garden space. When the time comes, I will be leaning towards ancient machinery.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Thumper

The Ford has left/right wheel brakes that get you out of situations. And those rear wheels are TALL and heavy, usually filled halfway with water. The larger tracter is also more durable, will cost way less over time with fewer hydraulic hoses to replace, etc.

The biggest difference is that the Kioto and other lighter tracters with true 4WD can have a light footprint. This can be really important when the ground is WET! It also minimizes gouging and digs caused by uber machinery

If it is a golf course (ok, maybe a back yard, or lawn), or if it is a small soybean or garden field needing plowing, the compromises allowed are very different!

I am in the process of planning a move. I do not want a big lawn to maintain, and I'd rather have tillable garden space. When the time comes, I will be leaning towards ancient machinery.

That was definitely not our experience here. My neighbor had a big 2WD farm type tractor (IHC with a Mitsubishi motor. Early 60's) and it got stuck constantly, even on the slightest inclines. The big rear tires would just spin. We'd have to lift the bucket all the way up to get the weight as far back as possible and then start piling lumber under the rear wheels. He's had to drag it out with his F350 diesel numerous times.

My little LS has the rear tires filled with water and that definitely helps stick it to the ground on our steep hill. It's amazing what that little thing has accomplished. Zero problems.

[Thumper]

I guess 4WD is just better for tractors. I had a small ford tractor (8N) inherited on the property (needed engine work-a cylinder was bad). I never got stuck at all. But I didn't venture into mucky fields. It was a heavy tractor, but it was good with the rear lawn mower. I did not have a shovel on it. I did need to use the brakes selectively in soft dirt, but never bogged down.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Thumper

I guess 4WD is just better for tractors. I had a small ford tractor (8N) inherited on the property (needed engine work-a cylinder was bad). I never got stuck at all. But I didn't venture into mucky fields. It was a heavy tractor, but it was good with the rear lawn mower. I did not have a shovel on it. I did need to use the brakes selectively in soft dirt, but never bogged down.

Well there ya go. With the big mower on the back and no bucket, makes a huge weight distribution difference. My buddy had the big bucket on the front and just a littler blade on the rear. He finally sold it to a guy who has a big flat pasture. He's going to be shoving around big piles of manure. The new owner was thrilled to get it, especially for cheap. I bet the new owners son is ecstatic as well! ;-)