Compact Tractor Buying Guide from the EXPERTS!

Experts? O.K.

What tractor would you recommend for a 22 acre homestead? I was told a John Deere 3038e was a good deal. I'll be brush hogging 10 acres, tilling 2-3 acres, box blade a 700' driveway. I'm interested in TYM 394, Mahindra 2638 or a Kubota. I have dealers within 30-40 minutes of any brand. Much appreciated!

Just purchased the جرار متفجر, highly recommend though it caused a major incident on my farm when I pressed the wrong start up button.

I enjoyed your video…but it seemed a bit out of touch with comments like, “go ahead and spend that extra $20,000”. Most people aren’t operating on margins that wide. Obviously, you want to get what you need, but typically what people need is to get the best they can with what little they have and make up the rest with hard work, lack of sleep, and ingenuity.

Hank, why did you trade the Branson for a TYM? I own a Branson and have been concerned about TYM's plans for Branson tractor series' in the future. Do yoi have any insight on the merger?

This is a very good video thanks for putting it together

I ended up buying a kubota 3902 ….nearest dealer to me was about 15 miles away. All other color tractor dealers were 50-100 miles away!
They’ve been very good to me over the last 7 years! Bought my first new tractor from them also..2501. Thought I’d keep it forever but eventually needed to upgrade because my needs changed !

Good stuff guys.
Thanks

WOW!... so much shared wisdom here. I am looking to purchase my first tractor and I am so glad I stopped by... I am subscribed and will see you later...Thanks for sharing!

my grandpa farmed the hell out 180 acre with an A JD... all of 18 hp......eventually got a BIG tractor, 45 hp 70 John Deere

Some good advice but no one talks about gear ratio. If you buy a shuttle shift tractor like a T574 tym and it's a 8 speed you only have 4 gears in low range 90% of the time and those gears aren't fast enough for a lot of jobs. The other 4 gears in high range are to high except for driving down the road or maybe raking some hay. So you bought and expensive 4wd tractor with only 4 usable gears. That's it. Would like to see someone do a review of a manual transmission shuttle shift tractor vs Hydro. That would be some expert advice. Thanks for the video.

and tractors arent for people with less than great credit, less than 650 and you pretty much aint gettin a tractor

This is a who’s who conglomeration of the Gentlemen’s Farm community. Great advice for the first time tractor buyer and experienced tractor owners, alike. Great job everyone 👍

Please get to the point

I have a 25hp bobcat, a 5520ch Branson is my general duty, and a 180hp New Holland for 130 acres. The 55hp Branson gets the most use by far, especially when I cut wood for my sawmill.

Interested in your thoughts on your Branson tractor and the brand in general

My experience with Branson has not been good. Mahindra is ok, JD is overrated for price, Kubota is ok but the overall winner is the Yanmar and they have 10 year warranty and best price for what you get!

Awesome one. Thanks so much guys very helpful.

A good point tim makes about spare parts, all tractors break down sooner or later. My John Deere 2035 72hp is 44 years old and I can still get any part I need, it may take a week for some unusual part but are still available.

Having a dealer close buy helps. I bought a 2020 Branson 5220C cab with front end loader and extra remotes for our 31 acre farm with about 25 acres of pasture. It has been a great tractor but the closest dealer is 3 hour drive away.

Thank you Hanki didn't know that wow man thanks all

me i have six tractors four for farming and two for working around the farm ,i have a small backhoe and bucket ( with ONE seat ) that i never change and one that i change from blade to small disk or what ever .

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First couple of minutes and I’m getting out that first Deere is not a compact tractor.

This was a great way to shop for tractor video guys too😂

thanks hank you just saved me a bunch of cash,i just bought 13 acres.and half of are woods. i was thinking of getting a cab tractor,but i will keep my open top work master 35. great job on the video

GREAT VIDEO, other than Tractor time with Tim! I hope you keep up making great videos!

Teractor time with Tim is a complete waste of time That guy is an Idiot! The other guys are pretty good with what they said! But TIm needs to find something else to do.

great video, I like having the different tubers do the discussion.

Thank you 👍

All good tips from this video. The three major brands in my particular area sold buy bigger dealers are New Holland, Kubota, and John Deere. There's a smaller dealership that mainly dealers in Stihl, Toro, and Simplicity yard equipment that also sells Kioti and Massey Ferguson tractors. But all four dealers have been here for many years and were established way before I was born. I was pricing out tractors last year and was looking at something in a sub-compact because our yard is little and it had to have a loader for moving material about as well as being small enough to get into the chicken coop to clean it out easier. As an extra option I was looking into a snow blower for the front for winter time. Sadly those plans were changed after I had to get a new truck to get back and forth to work, which is a bit more important. Since I have truck payments I can't afford a tractor right now, but I'm still always looking. On hydro models I think some people over look the forward and reveres foot pedals. For me I've avoided the Kubota's because they have that awful rocker pedal that cramps your ankle. Everything else I've looked into have the side-by-side pedals. :)

great stufffff,, thank you guys,,, God bless,, 1776,, amen,,

What do you think of Kioti tractors, good or junk?

Thanks for all that information. One word of caution about the block heater. Only plug it in before your going to use your tractor. I have a friend that kept his tractor and truck warm every time it was parked and the mice and chipmunks loved it. When it gets really cold out they don’t have to leave for food they just eat the insulation on your tractors wires. 1 1/2 hours before you need it is plenty. Think about a timer. If you want it ready in the morning.
Thanks again.

Wonderful content and a great video, thank you!!

Love this!🔥

Donuts won’t cut in Australia 🇦🇺👁🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🎱

I'm wasting my time, 10 minutes in and you haven't said anything useful, smh!!!!

This was awesome Hank I'm gonna slow down now and do alot more research

Donuts - THE tractor accessory!

They are more of an option than implement but depending on the size of the tractor and it's intended uses I would recommend getting the remote hydraulics and maybe a mid mount pro.

Excellent!

Great content Hank. I just subscribed.

Great collaboration.

Any comments on the mahindra 1626. First time buyer here.

Why do you do the 'style' edits after each sentence? I have watched literally up to :59 and that is all.

Brilliant segment. Helped me alot! God Bless you all.

So many mfg now ??? Heck there are like 4 lol & those 4 make 22 brands lol. All smoke & mirrors