Looking for ideas from the mechanically minded

[nucopia]

I have been panning to buy a tractor for the farm for a while now but as I can't afford a brand new machine, we have been searching for an affordable second hand tractor that will do the job.Finally for one for sale that is in pretty decent condition..
This is it.. a Kubota L2002DT 20HP 4x4 with rotavator attachment 30yrs old but its been well looked after and and should be an asset on the farm.
cost $5,200 erfect:

 

[Sandta]

WOW .. It does look in very good condition !
Good score :Y:

 

[aussiefarmer]

Kabotas are reliable we have two , the oldest would have 6000hrs and purrs like a kitten.

 

[silver]

Maybe build a roll bar for it(for safety if there's any hilly ground being worked) :Y:

 

[nucopia]

After long discussions with my wife and the young bloke who is managing the farm for us while we are stuck in lock down, we decided not to buy the 2nd hand tractor .
Instead we got in contact with the local Kubota Ag machinery dealer and are going to by a new Kubota L5018 50HP , it comes standard with rota tiller attachment.
Its 5 times the price of the 2nd hand tractor but it comes with warranty and a discount on any additional implements we add onto it such as trailing harrow or corn seeder. The 50HP will allow us to use it with the rota tiller attachment in the rice fields and a trailing harrow and corn seeder in the corn fields.

 

[Mackka]

I hope you get 5 times the benefits from it mate.
Mackka

 

[nucopia]

I hope you get 5 times the benefits from it mate.
Mackka

I hope so too Mackka
We will use it in our own fields and hire it out as well ..

 

[Jaros]

It looks a very versatile machine for use on your property-don't know how big but versatility is the name of the game on the small acreage block.

 

[Mackka]

Nucopia, does your Warranty cover "Hiring out"? Just check mate before you do just in cased you void it.
Cheers
Mackka

 

[nucopia]

It looks a very versatile machine for use on your property-don't know how big but versatility is the name of the game on the small acreage block.

Thanks Jaros
You are right mate it will be very versatile.. we have 5 separate titles totaling 12.5 hectares, ranging in size from 0.5 up to 7 hectares. A half hectare planted in vegetables , 5 planted with corn and 7 planted with rice..

This hand tractor is what we were using to prepare the rice fields labour intensive and would take a week or more to complete.

With the new tractor we should save on hire fees ,save time and costs on labour and land preparation and also be able to hire the tractor out for a fee to other farmers.
Win win all around ..

 

[nucopia]

Nucopia, does your Warranty cover "Hiring out"? Just check mate before you do just in cased you void it.
Cheers
Mackka

Good question Mackka Ill have to look into that .. :Y:
By hire out I dont mean it will be driven by others ..Julius the son on our farm manager will be the permanent operator..

 

[nucopia]

Mackka
12 months or 1,000 hour warranty
No problem to use it on other farmers fields for a fee ..

Veggie garden.

 

[Mackka]

Excellent Nucopia, i wish You, your Family, farm hands and their families the very best for the future.
Mackka

 

[nucopia]

Excellent Nucopia, i wish You, your Family, farm hands and their families the very best for the future.
Mackka

Thanks Mackka I really appreciate that..

 

[brendomac]

I recently talked to a couple of farmer neighbours, one went second-hand tractor, the other totally advocated going for a new one. The argument being it will cost more now, but worth it.

Sadly the farmer that went second-hand is up for 10k in repairs, not to mention waiting for parts.

In all honesty, he could have lucked out with the second-hand one, but it is a gamble.

My disclaimer here: I know zero about tractors and tractor repairs.

I have been wondering what is the best thing to buy for a bush-block, there are so many options. Excavator, bobcat, tractor etc. I still don't know, my leaning at the moment is bobcat.

Looking at your property though, tractor seems like a great choice.

 

[nucopia]

Thanks brendomac
We went with the new tractor ..2nd hand was tempting price wise , but in the end knowing its history and after considering it was only 24 HP and 30 plus years old we decided it was a not worth the gamble ..thought it was better to get a brand new 50HP tractor with warranty and backup service and support.

Delivered late yesterday ...

Now we are only waiting for the Corn planter attachment to be delivered in a few weeks time..

 

[Jaros]

I bet you fired it up -couldn't help yourself??

 

[Mackka]

I dont think he is in the country Jaros but i could be wrong.
Mackka

 

[Jaros]

I had a feeling it was the Philippines.

 

[Mike678]

No in Aust. , he has a manager over there .