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A bit off topic, but, the reunion float I rode was pulled by the classmate's 1962 1010 Deere diesel.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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JD 1023 Kubota B2601 Weight 1345# 1632# Engine disp 900cc 1123cc Engine HP 23.5 25.5 PTO HP 15.3 19.5 Lift capacity 1433# 1808#
The Deere is listed as a subcompact tractor, the Kubota as a compact tractor. Whether or not the added capabilities are worth $4000+ and an all day trip to Anchorage to get parts comes down to how you'll use it. My friends older Kuboat (B2320 as I recall) looks to be closer to the size of the deere and for what it was, pretty darn capable.
Yeah, you're not comparing a real apples to apples there. Those two exact machines, the K will outwork the JD every time. But buy local and green, and you'll never regret it. Ask for a price on the next size up JD.
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I'm rethinking the needed size. Thanks to 458lott. I think the 1-series would result in buyers regret.
Size and capability explain the price difference.
Friend has a JD4005 I'm going to try out. 40 hp I believe.
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Just as with boats and airplanes, as soon as you get your new one home, you'll start dreaming of a bigger one. Never fails. Ed
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Trying to avoid that "dream", Ed!
Buy once, cry once seems to apply.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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I have a B2601. Bought it in Oct '15. Has about 170 hrs now. It has quick change fitting on the front. I have a bucket, forks, back blade, brush hog and a 63" front snow blower. I bet I put 50 hrs on the blower last winter. So far I could not be more pleased with this tractor. The blower was a life saver and it just worked without an issue. The tractor has been faultless. Knowing what I know now I might have bought a B2650. Not much different but a little heavier with a tad more lifting capacity, but I'm just fine with the 2601. There are many other fine brands available, Kubota is very common here and was the first dealer I can drive to, big parts/dealer/implements network, great resale and reputation. I added a set of Pats quick change hooks for the 3 pt hitch and like them very much.
'Often mistaken, never in doubt'
'Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge' Darwin
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Good point on the quick switch bracket on the loader. You don't realize how much, and often you will use it.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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I currently use a JD 4105 for my horse/pasture chores. What ever brand tractor you decide is best for you make sure the tractor is fitted with an engine block heater.
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Looked at Kubotas today. The 2601 and 2650 have moved to the top of the list. The JD1023 after another look, is not the machine I need.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Looked at Kubotas today. The 2601 and 2650 have moved to the top of the list. The JD1023 after another look, is not the machine I need. I think that's a wise move in this case.
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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If I'm in town when you're swinging through, I'll buy you a beer.
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Looked at Kubotas today. The 2601 and 2650 have moved to the top of the list. The JD1023 after another look, is not the machine I need. Get the 2650. After all, you said it; "buy once, cry once." Ed
"Not in an open forum, where truth has less value than opinions, where all opinions are equally welcome regardless of their origins, rationale, inanity, or truth, where opinions are neither of equal value nor decisive." Ken Howell
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Dammit Paul. You're killin me here.
But Illinois fer gawd sake! I might jump if that was WA.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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Last edited by 458 Lott; 07/20/17.
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Just called on this one. Will get me a quote with shipping tomorrow. They sound like good folks on the phone.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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I just bought a new Kubota M6-131 from these folks. They would be closer than Illinois by a bit. Check them out at http://www.marshallservicecompany.com/Default.aspx Phone number is 660-886-3011. Ask for Tom Self or Tom Butner. Mine will be here in the morning. I'll pay for yours if you'll pay for mine.
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Just called on this one. Will get me a quote with shipping tomorrow. They sound like good folks on the phone. Hope you can knock it down a bit lower or get some attachments thrown in. That'll be a sweet rig with the enclosed cab.
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Look again at the one I quoted. Kub 2650 w loader Shredder Box blade w scarifiers All on a tandem trailer
For about the price of tractor w loader in Anch
It's that one in Illinois. It might ship for just a bit more than my fuel for a RT.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
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or take the 0% financing, invest your 30k for the 5 years and make way more than the $1500 they"overcharged" you. Kubota and JD are good. (Japan) New Holland, Kioti, Montana, LS, McCormick, Branson etc. etc. etc. are all from the LS factory in Korea. Good units too. All 'cept New Holland should be WAY Cheaper than orange or green, but won't hold their value as well. Example. My buddy ordered a 50 hp with cab New Holland, but the dealer missed the delivery promise.....by months. We started checking around and found a blue LS brand tractor for $15,000 less. (Not a miss print, $15,000) Same exact tractor from the same factory......I Told him to buy some New Holland decals, if he had to have NH. He can order parts for it from New Holland in fact. i have a 47hp 4x4 MF I bought used (69 hrs. .) It's aJapan (iseki) tractor and is good too, but it will not hold its value like green..... But I don't plan to sell it anytime soon. Good Luck. By the way JD tractors for the Pacific rim are made in the same plant
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