Compact tractors 40-55HP

Midalake · Oct 13, 2023

So, been doing some reading and certain compact tractors do not have a frame and have issues. Some breaking transmission and other parts because of stress
Anyone have a good choice for a 10-year old or so 40-55hp tractor? Also want a loader on it. Thanks!!!

jimmyjoe · Oct 14, 2023

Kubota L5740, pre def

Geo-TH,In · Oct 14, 2023

Some breaking transmission and other parts
because of stress.

Some tractors don't hold up to loaders and
backhoes. I can't attach a backhoe on this
tractor because it has a cab.

I'm impressed with how much it can lift.

Cabs are nice but you will need to trim trees. It
takes 8 ft of clearance. Cabs are a little noisy.

Does size really matter? This loader/backhoe is only 20 hp.

You may want to consider getting a backhoe too. This trench is 150 ft. I ran power from my house to the pole barn.

I recently installed a 50 ft water line. The contractor wanted $1000 to dig a trench and put a water line in the trench. All materials cost me under $100.

A backhoe is very useful too.

A man digs graves with his Kubota backhoe.
His is backhoe the biggest B series Kubota.
My Kubota is the smallest L series.

It's not only the tractor you buy, your local dealer support is priceless. I only have one great local dealer, Kubota.

Richard G. · Oct 14, 2023

I have a Kubota L5030 GST with a loader that is a great tractor. very stout.

Geo-TH,In · Oct 14, 2023

My 2019 L3560 kubota has particle filter.

If you want to avoid DEF, some smaller diesels may have particle filters like mine.

fusion1 · Oct 14, 2023

I have a Kubota L4850 it has a 5 cyl .
48 HP
what a Power Machine
Kubota did not make them long.
Not sure why
But a excellent tractor

Russ from MN · Oct 14, 2023

We have a 2001 JD 4600 and it has been bulletproof, not sure about the newer ones.

buickanddeere · Oct 14, 2023

Deere or Kubota pre 2007

buickanddeere · Oct 14, 2023

New tractors 25HP and under have minimal emission equipment problems .

WNYBill · Oct 14, 2023

Buy a utility tractor, forget the compact. Too much power to weight and you break things. Get a utility farm tractor. A few more
dollars, but well worth it.

showcrop · Oct 14, 2023

Very very few tractors of any size since the early fifties have a frame. That is probably not an effective comparison criterion.

Texasmark · Oct 15, 2023

I have 4 tractors fitting that category and none of them have a problem with being frameless.........

d13series1 · Oct 15, 2023

Absolutely love my Kubota L4060. Loader, QT forks and bucket. No cab because I drive around in trees a lot. 39hp and about 8000# with loader and loader rears,
4wd, hydrostat (bad left knee). Much nicer to drive than the old Case 430 which now is pretty much on rototiller duty.

For serious small farm use a Kubota MX5xxx series looks like a great machine. they were just a bit bigger than I needed.

Midalake · Oct 15, 2023

(quoted from post at 14:15:47 10/14/23) Deere or Kubota pre 2007

Thanks to all for the replies! If you don't mind me asking why pre-2007???

I need HP to swing a 7' Flail mower.

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