Posted by anothername on June 09, 2009 at 20:38:46 from (71.208.33.69):
My nice Kubota L4310 with loader was stolen this spring and I am needing a repalcement tractor. Unfortunately I did not have it insured, didn't even think of someone stealing it, so I don't have insurance money with whch to replace it. I can't buy a new one and have been looking at used tractors.
I have found a 1972 John Deere 2020 diesel with unknown hours that starts and runs well. It has a Great Bend 440 loader installed. The hourmeter shows 1,192 hours, but I know it has way more time than that on it due to obvious wear on some components. The seller wants $6,000 for it which to me seems reasonable, but I may be wrong. I have owned 2 Cub Cadet diesels and the Kubota, but never a JD. It is rated at 53 HP, has single rear remote, live PTO and power steering.
Just today I looked at a 1995 Kubota L4200GST with Kubota LA680 loader. It has a cab with AC & heat, radio and all glass is good. The AC does not work, seller said it probably eeds charged. The tractor has 1,972 hours and appears in very good condition. It has a grill guard, dual rear remotes, all shop manuals and detailed maintenance records. It was owned by a city parks department and used to clear snow on sidewalks and run a finish mower in the summer. Seller is asking $11,000 for it.
I know there is a large price difference, but my question is what will be the best value in the long run? What will be the easiest to sell in a few years if I want to? I really don't need the size and horsepower of the larger JD, but it seems like a solid tractor at a lower price. Will it require a great deal more maintenance than the Kubota? My L4310 had 1,450 hours with only minor issues. It did however overheat pretty easily in hot weather while pulling a 5' bush hog.
The tractor will be used for mowing with a bush hog, occaisional light loader work and misc. light tractor chores.
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