Sam, your 100% correct. Everyone says go bigger than you plan, weather it's equipment, buildings, or etc. It's very easy to spend someone else's money 😄. Along with the bigger tractor is all new attachments. People need to get what they need not what other people think they need. Hopefully your daughter is feeling better by now.
@user-scooter1965 Thank you! She's almost 100% her same crazy self, lol. New attachments... didn't even touch on that! I think I've spent more on attachments than the tractor 🤠👍
I have a sub-compact tractor. I only have an acre, I don't need anything bigger....what I needed was something I could mow with, and do loader chores with, and be able to fit it into my barn/shop and move wood working tools around if needed, etc. I don't need anything bigger, I just needed something bigger than a riding lawn mower that has 0 lift capacity, and no 3 point, and no PTO. I've had my tractor since August of 2021...and only 118 hours on it, but its saved me so much manual labor, and a lot of ridiculously expensive tool/equipment rental expenses.
The manuneverabilty of the compacts and subcompacts is an underappreciated feature. They are little workhorses and the ability to get into tight backyards, through narrow gates, use inside a barn, etc make them even more valuable to someone like me with lots of residential properties to maintain. If i was always working outdoors on a large tract of land I'd get a bigger one.
@@samsdoinstuff yep, two machines. I don't want to pay for two, maintain them or store them so I get by with one compact since the smaller size is best for the majority of my work. I have a gantry for lifting things too heavy for the tractor. It's not as convenient but it will lift things on and off a trailer. You gotta work with what you have. Nothing's perfect for every possible scenario.
I was in the same boat a little over a year ago. I went back and forth between larger tractor and skid steer, even almost bought a mini articulating loader. In the end I bought a larger tractor with the lift capacity I needed. I gave up some on being able to get into tight spaces, but gained so much more in capacity and HP it really didn't matter in the end. I also opted to go from open station to cab. That first winter I knew I made the right choice. Nothing better than moving snow in warmth and comfort. A guy can stay out longer and get more done, plus a little AC in the hot summer is never a bad thing. Best of luck in your journey in deciding which direction you go. It's not an easy or inexpensive decision to make.
@timbervisions Thank you VERY much for your insight and experience. I really think I'll go down the same road you did. I don't own a construction or excavation business. What i really need is to maintain my property. My greatest fear is to lose the benefits of such a small tractor but from what you say, the abilities of a larger tractor will far outweigh what I'll lose. Thanks again. Big decision and it will take a few years to pull the trigger. Glad I'm researching now 🤠👍
@samsdoinstuff test drive the model you're considering. I looked at all brands in my area LS, kubota, and kioti. I loved the MX, but that's a big footprint to get the lift capacity. I just suggest getting some seat time in each in your area and going from there. I ended up going with a kioti Dk5320se cab. Your milage may vary for what you need. Good luck!
@chriselliott2364 Thank you! She is almost 100% 🙏 That, my friend is too true. The BX is the perfect size for SO many chores. I'm actually very concerned about losing that when I upgrade. The only way to avoid that is to have 2 tractors... what would the wife say about that?!? 🤠👍
I have a bad boy 1025h love it I bought it because it fits my needs and the price I seem to be finding more things to use it for I have older family members that live very close and help them with their needs and yes I did subscribe
Funny you posted this today. I laid to pallets of sod today and was glad I have my BX1880. Last weekend was cutting up three 12-15” trees. My friend brought is B2401 and made quick work of things. Wish my BX could do a little but it’s what I could pay cash for and has made hard work around the property less back breaking. I definitely see where you would benefit from a L series or similar.
@stuartkorte1642 Thank you! I absolutely love my BX2380, but when the time comes, I have a feeling I will love a bigger machine even more. I'm concerned about losing the versatility of the BX, but I bet the capability of a larger tractor will win out. It'll be a few years before I pull the trigger. I'm glad I'm starting my research now 🤠👍
I decided to buy and will be picking up soon, an LX3330. I went bigger than I originally thought because everyone says to buy bigger than you think you'll need. Plus, for the acreage I have, this size is considered a minimum.
For 23 years I got by with a 25HP Yanmar and a 750 pound lift front loader to feed my outdoor boiler. Last September I bought a JD 240 skid steer and moved tons of wood with it for 2 months. In November the boiler finally collapsed and now I'm a propane burner. I have 10 acres to maintain, so I'll still keep both machines.
Great advice Sam. I would love to have a tractor but I know it’s not practical for me. I would love to own one just for little jobs for myself or other people. Also for clearing my driveway of snow. Oh well, I’ll just keep on watching your channel to get my fix. lol. Thanks for another video Sam.
I admire you for your humble outlook. Thank you and I will continue to share my journey. Hopefully you can fulfill your tractor fix here and with the other tractor adventurers 🤠👍
Good advice Sam! Another point is what type of land do you have? Is it heavily forested and you are trying to cut trails? Or flat and open? Frame size requirements are gonna be different in forested areas. Happy Saturday from Nova Scotia :)
Being a cash only guy myself I bought the biggest I could afford. Mahindra 26 HP. I got it 1 day after my plow truck broke down in the winter. Being on 15 acres it pulls a 5 ft brushhog and a 5 ft York rake in the summer and can snowplow my driveway in the winter. Today I'm headed out to see if it will lift a 1000lb round bale of hay on the loader. Update, picked the bale up without hesitation.
Look at the Tym 474, lifting capacity is way better than Kubota & it considerably cheaper. I had one for a couple years, great machine, ended up trading for a 58 hp LS w a cab, but the TYM was impressive for the money.
@briansmith4588 Thank you! I will certainly keep my mind open to different brands. Dealer support will also be very important. I have a few years to do research and i will make a very well informed decision.
@@JackFrost008 I've always wanted a cab. For NE Ohio, it's a wise investment. I'll make due with my golf cart cover until I can afford a new machine, but the next one will have heat and a/c 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff can you get a plastic roll down cover for it? that would atleast keep you dry. if not the next size up tractors can. a john deere 855 comes with a cab, might do you well... or the john deere 3039r sized tractor could be good ;)
@@samsdoinstuff thats looks alright, do you find it to be enough or would you want a steel/glass cab? expensive cost is the problem with anything eh ...
@JackFrost008 On a new machine, I would absolutely get a factory cab with glass, lights, wipers, heat, a/c, radio. But i won't put that kind of money into a cab for this tractor. The golf cart cover keeps the wind and rain off and it does just fine for now.
@rayhitchman4741 Yes! That MX5400 was a pretty good deal, but way too big. The Kioti with the cab was just about right. I'd be interested in seeing what an LX4020 would cost too. 5 year plan. I'll have one before I'm 60, lol 🤠👍
Always got what I could afford or did without. When a farm income is all ya have it was a lot of do without!! My theory was ya don't miss the things ya never had !
@robertrhodes9123 My Dad always taught us the same lessons. He grew up with very little. Another BIG lesson is take care of what you have. Thank you! 🤠👍
the next size up "compact" tractor could do the job better if you need a bigger tractor. a 5 ton tractor is a big machine to use unless you have a farm
@@samsdoinstuff :) yea when I worked on a 300 acre beef farm they had a 5 ton tractor and a combine harvester, didnt really need anything else but that is a lot of land to cover and it would be to big for 5 acres I think. the next size up compact tractor will be a proper job ;)
"We like to..." For some of us its "we're forced to. There are no alternatives". Hiring anyone is such a crap shoot nowadays - if you can even find someone capable who doesn't charge $$.
Sam, After owning a BX2680 for 6 years, I think my next move will be the LX4020, It is a nice size/capability upgrade that is still towable with a 1/2 ton truck. Love your videos!
I had to laugh about your "getting older", it gets worse! At 82 I keep wondering who glued that bag of whatever to the ground when I go to lift it. Only advice I would give is to make sure you take into account what implements you are going to use and their PTO HP requirements. Nothing worse than looking to add say a PTO generator and find out your tractor PTO is way shy of the required HP.
@oakdalecarl9976 Haha! Planning for the future is SO important. If I'm lucky, in 30 years, I'll be lifting "bags of whatever" 😁 PTO and horse power are probably more important considerations than lifting capacity 🤠👍
Sam, your 100% correct. Everyone says go bigger than you plan, weather it's equipment, buildings, or etc. It's very easy to spend someone else's money 😄. Along with the bigger tractor is all new attachments. People need to get what they need not what other people think they need. Hopefully your daughter is feeling better by now.
@user-scooter1965 Thank you! She's almost 100% her same crazy self, lol. New attachments... didn't even touch on that! I think I've spent more on attachments than the tractor 🤠👍
I have a sub-compact tractor. I only have an acre, I don't need anything bigger....what I needed was something I could mow with, and do loader chores with, and be able to fit it into my barn/shop and move wood working tools around if needed, etc. I don't need anything bigger, I just needed something bigger than a riding lawn mower that has 0 lift capacity, and no 3 point, and no PTO.
I've had my tractor since August of 2021...and only 118 hours on it, but its saved me so much manual labor, and a lot of ridiculously expensive tool/equipment rental expenses.
@@samsdoinstuff I have a TYM T25 and a TYM 494 so 25 and 50 HP, they both use the same attachments.
@@robs8882 That's good to know 👍
The manuneverabilty of the compacts and subcompacts is an underappreciated feature. They are little workhorses and the ability to get into tight backyards, through narrow gates, use inside a barn, etc make them even more valuable to someone like me with lots of residential properties to maintain. If i was always working outdoors on a large tract of land I'd get a bigger one.
@@Dan-oz4qb You're absolutely right. I am concerned about losing the benefits of a small tractor. The only way to avoid it is to own 2 machines??? 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff yep, two machines. I don't want to pay for two, maintain them or store them so I get by with one compact since the smaller size is best for the majority of my work. I have a gantry for lifting things too heavy for the tractor. It's not as convenient but it will lift things on and off a trailer. You gotta work with what you have. Nothing's perfect for every possible scenario.
Thanks for sharing! Prayers for your daughter and the entire family! God bless y'all
Thank you! She is back to 100% and crazy as ever, lol. God bless 🤠👍
I was in the same boat a little over a year ago. I went back and forth between larger tractor and skid steer, even almost bought a mini articulating loader. In the end I bought a larger tractor with the lift capacity I needed. I gave up some on being able to get into tight spaces, but gained so much more in capacity and HP it really didn't matter in the end. I also opted to go from open station to cab. That first winter I knew I made the right choice. Nothing better than moving snow in warmth and comfort. A guy can stay out longer and get more done, plus a little AC in the hot summer is never a bad thing. Best of luck in your journey in deciding which direction you go. It's not an easy or inexpensive decision to make.
@timbervisions Thank you VERY much for your insight and experience. I really think I'll go down the same road you did. I don't own a construction or excavation business. What i really need is to maintain my property. My greatest fear is to lose the benefits of such a small tractor but from what you say, the abilities of a larger tractor will far outweigh what I'll lose. Thanks again. Big decision and it will take a few years to pull the trigger. Glad I'm researching now 🤠👍
@samsdoinstuff test drive the model you're considering. I looked at all brands in my area LS, kubota, and kioti. I loved the MX, but that's a big footprint to get the lift capacity. I just suggest getting some seat time in each in your area and going from there. I ended up going with a kioti Dk5320se cab. Your milage may vary for what you need. Good luck!
@@timbervisions Thanks again!!!
Hope your daughter feels better soon! My bx is the perfect size for all the flower beds I deal with here and the mowing!
@chriselliott2364 Thank you! She is almost 100% 🙏 That, my friend is too true. The BX is the perfect size for SO many chores. I'm actually very concerned about losing that when I upgrade. The only way to avoid that is to have 2 tractors... what would the wife say about that?!? 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff it will give you one and her one!
I have a bad boy 1025h love it I bought it because it fits my needs and the price I seem to be finding more things to use it for I have older family members that live very close and help them with their needs and yes I did subscribe
@dalepete2854 Thank you! And welcome to the channel! You're a good person for helping your family and you get to use your tractor. Win-win! 🤠👍
Funny you posted this today. I laid to pallets of sod today and was glad I have my BX1880. Last weekend was cutting up three 12-15” trees. My friend brought is B2401 and made quick work of things. Wish my BX could do a little but it’s what I could pay cash for and has made hard work around the property less back breaking.
I definitely see where you would benefit from a L series or similar.
@stuartkorte1642 Thank you! I absolutely love my BX2380, but when the time comes, I have a feeling I will love a bigger machine even more. I'm concerned about losing the versatility of the BX, but I bet the capability of a larger tractor will win out. It'll be a few years before I pull the trigger. I'm glad I'm starting my research now 🤠👍
I decided to buy and will be picking up soon, an LX3330. I went bigger than I originally thought because everyone says to buy bigger than you think you'll need. Plus, for the acreage I have, this size is considered a minimum.
@@jimaronson2323 Congratulations! I really like the LX size and capability 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuffPlus, the new 2024 "20" series has a lot of upgrades and improvements.
@jimaronson2323 the quieter hydrostatic transmission is a big plus
What a great prospective. Keep up the good work.
@@stephenrussell1766 Thank you very much! 🤠👍
For 23 years I got by with a 25HP Yanmar and a 750 pound lift front loader to feed my outdoor boiler. Last September I bought a JD 240 skid steer and moved tons of wood with it for 2 months. In November the boiler finally collapsed and now I'm a propane burner. I have 10 acres to maintain, so I'll still keep both machines.
@@bige.3474 Keeping 2 machines (or more) pretty much covers everything. 🤠👍
Almost at 9k brutha.!! Energy for the family. 🧬🎯
@ScrewdriverTUNING Thank you!!! Slow and steady and i love the percentage of views to subscribers. Big things to come this winter 🤠👍
Great to see you again Sam 🏴👍🏻
Thank you 🤠 👍
Great advice Sam. I would love to have a tractor but I know it’s not practical for me. I would love to own one just for little jobs for myself or other people. Also for clearing my driveway of snow. Oh well, I’ll just keep on watching your channel to get my fix. lol. Thanks for another video Sam.
I admire you for your humble outlook. Thank you and I will continue to share my journey. Hopefully you can fulfill your tractor fix here and with the other tractor adventurers 🤠👍
Very well said Sam. The right macine makes a whole world of a difference. Enjoy your weekend!
Good day Paul! Thank you 🤠👍
Good stuff Sam, keep cuttin'!
@@TravisDoesFirewood Thank you! 🤠👍
Size matters!! 😝 seriously though, having had back surgery for a herniated disc, that is a valid point!
@@NowhereBoundAdventures Absolutely! Especially if someone has had an injury. If you find yourself working alone, you have to have a machine 🤠👍
Good advice Sam! Another point is what type of land do you have? Is it heavily forested and you are trying to cut trails? Or flat and open? Frame size requirements are gonna be different in forested areas.
Happy Saturday from Nova Scotia :)
Very good point! Happy Saturday 🤠👍
Being a cash only guy myself I bought the biggest I could afford. Mahindra 26 HP. I got it 1 day after my plow truck broke down in the winter. Being on 15 acres it pulls a 5 ft brushhog and a 5 ft York rake in the summer and can snowplow my driveway in the winter. Today I'm headed out to see if it will lift a 1000lb round bale of hay on the loader. Update, picked the bale up without hesitation.
@normhowes2975 Right there is exactly what I always come back to. What am I doing every week and what size machine will handle the job the best 🤠👍
Look at the Tym 474, lifting capacity is way better than Kubota & it considerably cheaper. I had one for a couple years, great machine, ended up trading for a 58 hp LS w a cab, but the TYM was impressive for the money.
@briansmith4588 Thank you! I will certainly keep my mind open to different brands. Dealer support will also be very important. I have a few years to do research and i will make a very well informed decision.
that is a handy small tractor but it could do with a cab if possible. the winter is going to be terrible.
@@JackFrost008 I've always wanted a cab. For NE Ohio, it's a wise investment. I'll make due with my golf cart cover until I can afford a new machine, but the next one will have heat and a/c 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff can you get a plastic roll down cover for it? that would atleast keep you dry.
if not the next size up tractors can. a john deere 855 comes with a cab, might do you well... or the john deere 3039r sized tractor could be good ;)
@@JackFrost008 Here's what I'm using:
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@@samsdoinstuff thats looks alright, do you find it to be enough or would you want a steel/glass cab? expensive cost is the problem with anything eh ...
@JackFrost008 On a new machine, I would absolutely get a factory cab with glass, lights, wipers, heat, a/c, radio. But i won't put that kind of money into a cab for this tractor. The golf cart cover keeps the wind and rain off and it does just fine for now.
Hope your daughter feels better be waiting on your next video
@@amandawalls8731 Thank you! She's almost 100% today. Back to her crazy self, lol. 🤠👍
You were looking at a larger tractor with a cab at that county show the other week
@rayhitchman4741 Yes! That MX5400 was a pretty good deal, but way too big. The Kioti with the cab was just about right. I'd be interested in seeing what an LX4020 would cost too. 5 year plan. I'll have one before I'm 60, lol 🤠👍
Always got what I could afford or did without. When a farm income is all ya have it was a lot of do without!! My theory was ya don't miss the things ya never had !
@robertrhodes9123 My Dad always taught us the same lessons. He grew up with very little. Another BIG lesson is take care of what you have. Thank you! 🤠👍
the next size up "compact" tractor could do the job better if you need a bigger tractor. a 5 ton tractor is a big machine to use unless you have a farm
@@JackFrost008 That's where I start drawing the line. The LX is probably the biggest i would consider. The MX gets into the farming category 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff :) yea when I worked on a 300 acre beef farm they had a 5 ton tractor and a combine harvester, didnt really need anything else but that is a lot of land to cover and it would be to big for 5 acres I think.
the next size up compact tractor will be a proper job ;)
do yoy have 1/2 a mile to snowblow, every day in about 4 mounts ?? Vel for me the bigger the better
Wow! Yes, that would require a very stout snow removal machine 🤠👍
"We like to..." For some of us its "we're forced to. There are no alternatives". Hiring anyone is such a crap shoot nowadays - if you can even find someone capable who doesn't charge $$.
@@BlackMan614 Ain't that the truth! 💯 I keep learning new skills just to keep from going broke. And I usually do a better job in the end anyway 🤠👍
Sam, After owning a BX2680 for 6 years, I think my next move will be the LX4020, It is a nice size/capability upgrade that is still towable with a 1/2 ton truck. Love your videos!
@@LatitudeDroneServices Thank you so much!!! I think that's the perfect one for me too. 🤠👍
I had to laugh about your "getting older", it gets worse! At 82 I keep wondering who glued that bag of whatever to the ground when I go to lift it. Only advice I would give is to make sure you take into account what implements you are going to use and their PTO HP requirements. Nothing worse than looking to add say a PTO generator and find out your tractor PTO is way shy of the required HP.
@oakdalecarl9976 Haha! Planning for the future is SO important. If I'm lucky, in 30 years, I'll be lifting "bags of whatever" 😁 PTO and horse power are probably more important considerations than lifting capacity 🤠👍