Compact tractor, perhaps? and implements

[thesilentone]

If it's as good as it looks, it should be good value.

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[Dave W]

If it's as good as it looks, it should be good value.

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That's a Japanese grey import. Parts are notoriously hard to get. Plus it's only 14hp, on poxy narrow tyres and the loader will have all on picking itself up let alone a bucket of logs. Oh and it's waay too much money

 

[Dave W]

If it's as good as it looks, it should be good value.

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This is a similar age and spec machine and the price is where it should be. Plus parts available

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This would be an infinitely better buy than that Kubota for same money

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[thesilentone]

That's a Japanese grey import. Parts are notoriously hard to get. Plus it's only 14hp, on poxy narrow tyres and the loader will have all on picking itself up let alone a bucket of logs. Oh and it's waay too much money

What difference does that make ?

It's also 19hp, 14 at the PTO.

Plenty of people offering parts for B1400's in the UK.

kubota b1400 parts uk - Google Search

 

[Dave W]

What difference does that make ?

It's also 19hp, 14 at the PTO.

Plenty of people offering parts for B1400's in the UK.

kubota b1400 parts uk - Google Search

Fair enough. Still not a proper uk spec Kubota and still way too dear

 

[thesilentone]

Fair enough. Still not a proper uk spec Kubota and still way too dear

What are the differences on the 'UK spec' B1400's, as they are all made in Japan ?

TractorData.com Kubota B1400 tractor information

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[Dave W]

What are the differences on the 'UK spec' B1400's, as they are all made in Japan ?

TractorData.com Kubota B1400 tractor information

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I'm not aware of any specific differences. One thing though all the operating stickers will be in Japanese. And the serial number won't be recognised

 

[thesilentone]

I'm not aware of any specific differences. One thing though all the operating stickers will be in Japanese. And the serial number won't be recognised

If you save the images and zoom in, it doesn't appear so.

 

[Dave W]

If you save the images and zoom in, it doesn't appear so.

We're going off topic and it really doesn't matter but I've seen that tractor in the flesh in Cambridge last year. It's all in Japanese.

 

[thesilentone]

We're going off topic and it really doesn't matter but I've seen that tractor in the flesh in Cambridge last year. It's all in Japanese.

You must be mistaken, unless the one in the pictures is not the one for sale.

 

[Exfarmer]

1.3 acres , you can mow that with a decent walk behind
however a you seem to have planty of equipment already.
you need to think how much time you want to spend on garden maintenance per week .
put your atco on Ebay and invest in a decent out front mulcher or a zero turn for all the rougher ares and buy a little Allett cylinder for the lawn proper

 

[ian33a]

Thank you everyone for your updates.

I've been silenced for a few days as I was the victim of a road traffic accident. The police tell me that the other part turned directly in front of me and I went over the bonnet and destroyed their windscreen. I have no recollection. Luckily, nothing life changing, badly bruised, broken tooth but my cycle helmet, literally, saved my life! Bike written off though. Thankfully the bike insurers have paid out already - massively impressed.

Anyway, that aside, the dialogue above is very interesting.

In answer to Exfarmer, immediately above, I'm loathe to get rid of the mowers that I have because my dad paid for them and they have a lot of sentimental value. What I think I want, if it exists, is something that will deal with the 1.3 acre field and will also take attachments which allow me to cut and split logs and move them from one end of the field (it's triangular shape, sort of) to the other (where the wood storage will be). We don't want to be a slave to the land. That's one of the problems we have now. Equally, we don't want to leave it and turn it into a jungle - no sense in buying the property and doing that. So, the wish is to buy something which will make having the land a pleasure rather than a curse.

I can cope with signage written in Japanese (if what it means is obvious or I can get a translation) provided parts can be sourced. If I'm going to be stuck with something that I or others cannot or wont repair, it's a potentially ticking time bomb and a waste of money.

I also don't want something that will fall to bits and parts will be a struggle, even under light use. So Chinese cheese is definitely out.

It seems like I need something with about 20 HP minimum. I hadn't appreciated that the HP at the PTO may be different to the stated power. I guess I need to look carefully at that.

It also seems like I probably need something with more grip than grass tyres but perhaps not as aggressive as agri tyres as the tractor will need to traverse some of the main lawn to get to the field. The field is about 100m long by about 60m at the widest point. The 60m side has a gentle slope downward toward the river, probably no more than about 3 or 4 percent. The section by the river does flood a few times a year. We think it free drains as it wasn't especially wet when we visited. I'm inclined to look toward switchable 4WD rather than just have 2. What do you think?

I'm also pretty sure now that I need something with a front loader - it seems to add much versatility.

Finally, because of the place where it will be stored, a cab would be a waste of time as there is insufficient height. I don't see myself out in it rain as well as shine so, I guess, a cab, has limited value anyway.

The sale of our house and the purchase of this one is progressing, albeit slowly. To be honest though, with the events this week, the house move hasn't been front in my mind!

 

[Exfarmer]

Thank you everyone for your updates.

I've been silenced for a few days as I was the victim of a road traffic accident. The police tell me that the other part turned directly in front of me and I went over the bonnet and destroyed their windscreen. I have no recollection. Luckily, nothing life changing, badly bruised, broken tooth but my cycle helmet, literally, saved my life! Bike written off though. Thankfully the bike insurers have paid out already - massively impressed.

Anyway, that aside, the dialogue above is very interesting.

In answer to Exfarmer, immediately above, I'm loathe to get rid of the mowers that I have because my dad paid for them and they have a lot of sentimental value. What I think I want, if it exists, is something that will deal with the 1.3 acre field and will also take attachments which allow me to cut and split logs and move them from one end of the field (it's triangular shape, sort of) to the other (where the wood storage will be). We don't want to be a slave to the land. That's one of the problems we have now. Equally, we don't want to leave it and turn it into a jungle - no sense in buying the property and doing that. So, the wish is to buy something which will make having the land a pleasure rather than a curse.

I can cope with signage written in Japanese (if what it means is obvious or I can get a translation) provided parts can be sourced. If I'm going to be stuck with something that I or others cannot or wont repair, it's a potentially ticking time bomb and a waste of money.

I also don't want something that will fall to bits and parts will be a struggle, even under light use. So Chinese cheese is definitely out.

It seems like I need something with about 20 HP minimum. I hadn't appreciated that the HP at the PTO may be different to the stated power. I guess I need to look carefully at that.

It also seems like I probably need something with more grip than grass tyres but perhaps not as aggressive as agri tyres as the tractor will need to traverse some of the main lawn to get to the field. The field is about 100m long by about 60m at the widest point. The 60m side has a gentle slope downward toward the river, probably no more than about 3 or 4 percent. The section by the river does flood a few times a year. We think it free drains as it wasn't especially wet when we visited. I'm inclined to look toward switchable 4WD rather than just have 2. What do you think?

I'm also pretty sure now that I need something with a front loader - it seems to add much versatility.

Finally, because of the place where it will be stored, a cab would be a waste of time as there is insufficient height. I don't see myself out in it rain as well as shine so, I guess, a cab, has limited value anyway.

The sale of our house and the purchase of this one is progressing, albeit slowly. To be honest though, with the events this week, the house move hasn't been front in my mind!

One thing not mentioned on here, do be aware of the many scammers out there listing tractors for sale, there are literally dozens every day and they do catch the unwary. Only buy anything that you have seen in the flesh!
aSlo be aware that any tractor travelling on lawn will mark it, no matter what tyres you have on.
I think the advice to go for a classic is good as they are simple to work on compared to anything today. Buy one that has been restored and everything works well, but ones with a loasder are not so common. Having a pick up hitch will save a huge amount of work, but if you only hook up a trailer once a week is not the end of the world. However jacking up a loaded trailer on a screw jack is hard work

 

[Dave W]

What's your thinking for needing more grip? Unless it's particularly steep ground, 4wd on turf tyres will be adequate. Turf tyres will be the only thing you'll be able to use on your formal bit anyway

 

[thesilentone]

Thank you everyone for your updates.

I've been silenced for a few days as I was the victim of a road traffic accident. The police tell me that the other part turned directly in front of me and I went over the bonnet and destroyed their windscreen. I have no recollection. Luckily, nothing life changing, badly bruised, broken tooth but my cycle helmet, literally, saved my life! Bike written off though. Thankfully the bike insurers have paid out already - massively impressed.

Anyway, that aside, the dialogue above is very interesting.

In answer to Exfarmer, immediately above, I'm loathe to get rid of the mowers that I have because my dad paid for them and they have a lot of sentimental value. What I think I want, if it exists, is something that will deal with the 1.3 acre field and will also take attachments which allow me to cut and split logs and move them from one end of the field (it's triangular shape, sort of) to the other (where the wood storage will be). We don't want to be a slave to the land. That's one of the problems we have now. Equally, we don't want to leave it and turn it into a jungle - no sense in buying the property and doing that. So, the wish is to buy something which will make having the land a pleasure rather than a curse.

I can cope with signage written in Japanese (if what it means is obvious or I can get a translation) provided parts can be sourced. If I'm going to be stuck with something that I or others cannot or wont repair, it's a potentially ticking time bomb and a waste of money.

I also don't want something that will fall to bits and parts will be a struggle, even under light use. So Chinese cheese is definitely out.

It seems like I need something with about 20 HP minimum. I hadn't appreciated that the HP at the PTO may be different to the stated power. I guess I need to look carefully at that.

It also seems like I probably need something with more grip than grass tyres but perhaps not as aggressive as agri tyres as the tractor will need to traverse some of the main lawn to get to the field. The field is about 100m long by about 60m at the widest point. The 60m side has a gentle slope downward toward the river, probably no more than about 3 or 4 percent. The section by the river does flood a few times a year. We think it free drains as it wasn't especially wet when we visited. I'm inclined to look toward switchable 4WD rather than just have 2. What do you think?

I'm also pretty sure now that I need something with a front loader - it seems to add much versatility.

Finally, because of the place where it will be stored, a cab would be a waste of time as there is insufficient height. I don't see myself out in it rain as well as shine so, I guess, a cab, has limited value anyway.

The sale of our house and the purchase of this one is progressing, albeit slowly. To be honest though, with the events this week, the house move hasn't been front in my mind!

You're spot on 20hp Compact - 4 WD - Turf Tyres - loader- and a 6' pasture topper will fit your bill exactly.

As they are quite light, a small tractor and loader are not allot of use without some counter weight on the back, so just leave the topper on all the time and it will serve that purpose also.

Be carefull when lifting the loader high with a full bucket, as they can be unstable, so keep the tyres quite hard.