Utility tractors

A friend of mines dad is looking for a tractor in the 30-45hp range. He wants something to plow a garden and push snow. He would like something newer with 3pt. Does anybody have an opinion on what would make him a good tractor? What kind of price range? I know it will depend on options and condition of the tractor.

Is "Cross" the manufactrurer of an after market 3 pt? If so, do they make one for a WD45?

OKtractor.com has aftermarket 3pt set up. Tony@tonystractors.com probably has them too?

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What does he consider a garden? Most of the new compact utility tractors are great for loader work, moving snow, mowing ect but the 3 points on them have lousy draft control, typically have industrial type tires with lousy traction, and the 3 point plows are typically lousy all the way around. A snap coupler plow is a dream compared to them on something like a D14, then on top of it all you have another car payment with a new compact tractor.

Price, somewhere between 1500 on the low end to 20000 for a new 30 hp compact with some options.

Some where in the middle you might look for a JD 2020 or 2510/ AC 160/ IH 574 or something of that nature.

What ever he does pick, get one with good dealer support. A good deal turns very sour if you don't have a good stable dealer that really cares nearby. If I was buying something newer that I really had to depend on for income, it would be a John Deere, not because their tractors are so much better, but it 5 miles down the road, they have the best parts department of any dealer I have seen so far, and will bend over backwards to help if I am spending 2.50 on bolts or 25000 on a new compact tractor.

Thanks for the info. I was thinking something like a smaller Ford maybe 3600, 4000??? more along the lines of a mid 80s to mid 90s. Something that doesnt cost an arm and a leg maybe the 2k to 10k range. I havent got alot of details on what he wants, I dont think hes real sure either. We are going to an auction Friday to give him a chance to look and see what he likes and what he doesnt. I dont have much experience with the newer smaller tractors, mine experence is either older or bigger because ive never had a need for one. For the most part parts wont be a problem theres a JD, 2 IH, 3NH and an AC/MF/NH dealer with in about 35 minutes, all have good parts departments. His garden was plowed with my D19 and 2 bottom plow and it took about 20 mins adjusting the plow and all, so its not real big maybe 20x30???

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Dans 7080 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Points: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dans 7080 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Utility tractors Posted: 30 Nov 2010 at 12:26pm
	A friend of mines dad is looking for a tractor in the 30-45hp range. He wants something to plow a garden and push snow. He would like something newer with 3pt. Does anybody have an opinion on what would make him a good tractor? What kind of price range? I know it will depend on options and condition of the tractor.

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GregLawlerMinn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Lawler, Mn Points: 1226	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregLawlerMinn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 2010 at 4:58pm
	A good condition D14 with a Cross aftermarket 3PTH would have him smiling. They are out there.
	What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC

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	Is "Cross" the manufactrurer of an after market 3 pt? If so, do they make one for a WD45?

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	Kubota.. You can get them set up anyway you like. They last. There's alot of them out there and they'er Orange !

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	OKtractor.com has aftermarket 3pt set up. Tony@tonystractors.com probably has them too?
	http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF

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	I've used a Kioti a lot been good tractor. Don't know where you are at but there is a dealer here local and he use to the volume dealer in the nation and has sent many tractors as far as California cause of his good deals.
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	What does he consider a garden? Most of the new compact utility tractors are great for loader work, moving snow, mowing ect but the 3 points on them have lousy draft control, typically have industrial type tires with lousy traction, and the 3 point plows are typically lousy all the way around. A snap coupler plow is a dream compared to them on something like a D14, then on top of it all you have another car payment with a new compact tractor. Price, somewhere between 1500 on the low end to 20000 for a new 30 hp compact with some options. Some where in the middle you might look for a JD 2020 or 2510/ AC 160/ IH 574 or something of that nature. What ever he does pick, get one with good dealer support. A good deal turns very sour if you don't have a good stable dealer that really cares nearby. If I was buying something newer that I really had to depend on for income, it would be a John Deere, not because their tractors are so much better, but it 5 miles down the road, they have the best parts department of any dealer I have seen so far, and will bend over backwards to help if I am spending 2.50 on bolts or 25000 on a new compact tractor.

wood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Location: alabama Points: 291	Post Options Post Reply Quote wood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 2010 at 11:39am
	You have to consider parts availability, on what you are buying. Also you need live hyd.The only old AC I would recommend is a D10 or D12 series three, with three point. A word of good advice, no matter what brand you look at call a dealer and ask for parts and see what they have to say.

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	Hay Claus ya got the tractors lined up wrong way !!! or.. maybe just reverse the picture ,like they did with film !
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	Thanks for the info. I was thinking something like a smaller Ford maybe 3600, 4000??? more along the lines of a mid 80s to mid 90s. Something that doesnt cost an arm and a leg maybe the 2k to 10k range. I havent got alot of details on what he wants, I dont think hes real sure either. We are going to an auction Friday to give him a chance to look and see what he likes and what he doesnt. I dont have much experience with the newer smaller tractors, mine experence is either older or bigger because ive never had a need for one. For the most part parts wont be a problem theres a JD, 2 IH, 3NH and an AC/MF/NH dealer with in about 35 minutes, all have good parts departments. His garden was plowed with my D19 and 2 bottom plow and it took about 20 mins adjusting the plow and all, so its not real big maybe 20x30???