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Most of the lesser-known brands are good workhorse (pardon the pun) tractors that will do all the basic tractor chores reliably for many years. They may not have all the gizmos, but then that just means there is less on them that can go wrong. And while they may be a bit rougher in fit and finish than tractors twice their price, if you�re buying for fit and finish go ahead and pay extra for it! I sell Task Master tractors and sell a new 4WD 26 hp tractor with a loader for $10,000 here in the Southeast. That�s about half what a big-name dealer down the road wants for the tractor alone.

No matter what the brand you�re going to be relying on the reputation and strength of your dealer. A reputable dealer is more likely to have done his homework and chosen to sell equipment that is a good value for your dollar. And this usually translates into good service and parts availability, including a local stockpile of commonly needed parts. You can�t stay in business long selling poor quality merchandise or giving poor service. Buying a Name-Brand tractor can be just as big a headache as a no-name brand if you can�t get local dealer support.

Workhorse tractor
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by Tractordan

I've been told that most, if not all, compact Case and Cub Cadet diesel tractors (18 to 35 hp range) were made by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Cub Mahindra etc
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Replies 2 Post by Tractordan

Most Yanmar tractors have a serial number either stampped into the housing, or on a plate on the side of the transmission housing,on the left side of the tractor (as you're sitting on it) Some are right below the gearshift, others are toward the back of the tractor seemingly hidden behind the fender.

The Yanmar serial number usually begins with the model number. For instance a serial number that reads "YM3110 -xxxxx" would be a model 3110 tractor.

Yanmar tractor
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Tractordan

Size does matter. With a 4-foot rotary cutter behind an appropriately small-size tractor you can probably cut about an acre an hour. If you go up to a 6 or 7-foot mower on a larger tractor you can probably cut as much as two acres per hour. Time is money, so I�d go for the larger set up. My choice to pull a 6 or 7-foot mower would be a tractor in the range of 35 to 40 hp. That size tractor should also be plenty for your other chores.

The next thing to consider is whether or not you want a four-wheel drive tractor. My grandfather farmed for years with a two-wheel drive tractor and never had a problem. But lots of folks are going after four-wheel drive tractors these days because they believe that having four-wheel makes the tractor �act� as if it had more horsepower. They seem to think that means a somewhat smaller tractor and thus a smaller purchase price. But, I�m of the opinion that the premium price that the four-wheel drive adds offsets any savings in going down in actual horsepower. You�ve got to make this call after weighing all the opinions of others like me!

Next, you got to decide whether or not you want a new tractor. I�m a dealer and we carry both new tractors and factory-reconditioned tractors. There are of course pros and cons to each. New usually means they meet all the safety and emissions regs, and they come with longer and more comprehensive warranties. The reconditioned tractors are usually far less expensive, but may not have the whistles and bells the new ones have. Visit a reputable dealer that carries both, ask lots of questions, and drive several to get a feel for yourself.

Either way you decide to go, you�ll want to make sure parts and service are readily available. We carry new Task Master tractors, and sell reconditioned Yanmar and Mitsubishi brands, because we feel they are all top quality products and there is good parts/service availability. Prices are going to vary regionally, but based on what we�re selling tractors for here (Atlanta area) my new 4-wheel drive tractor with a rotary cutter would be just a bit over your budget, and my reconditioned tractors would be well under it.

Price and brand are ultimately subjective answers though. On these two points you�ll have to do your own homework!

What Tractor to Buy for 40 acres
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tractordan