Dave W
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RECO were importing them and had started shifting a good few before they went bust. Probably talking a while to re establish under other importers
NH Boomer 50 or Solis 50. Opinions and experiences kindly appreciated đź‘Ť
- Thread starter TedOfTheLowerMeadow
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So. Went and saw a dk4520.
Looks... I mean.. like a small tractor.
Had confirmation that a boom is also made on south Korea by LS tractors.
Appears as if it really is 5k for a name badge and 4 years LESS warranty
Looks... I mean.. like a small tractor.
Had confirmation that a boom is also made on south Korea by LS tractors.
Appears as if it really is 5k for a name badge and 4 years LESS warranty
Dave W
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Ford/new Holland compacts were always rebadged shibaura. Assume they still are
MF are rebadged iseki
fergie35
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NH Boomers are LS tractors from South Korea. Shibaura relationship ended at least 8 years ago now
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RECO didn't go bust.
Dave W
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Ceased trading then
Well.... things have escalated....
Kubota L1 452 has come in at a very respectable price...
saw one today and without doubt is a chunkier machine compared too the kioti ... by a sizable 205kilo!
Kubota also outweighs the boomer by a 75kg and again simply appears to be the chunkier bit of equipment.
Kubota L1 452 has come in at a very respectable price...
saw one today and without doubt is a chunkier machine compared too the kioti ... by a sizable 205kilo!
Kubota also outweighs the boomer by a 75kg and again simply appears to be the chunkier bit of equipment.
Lazy Sod
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I have a 48hp Kubota L1501 with hydrostatic transmission and no cab, it's 2 years old. I chose to have an MX front loader rather than a Kubota one. It has a topper on it all summer which provides sufficient counter balance, but I put a weight block on it for the winter months. It's well made and I like it a lot.
@Boysground has a cabbed one of about that size, I'm not exactly sure which model. He has spoken highly of it.
@Boysground has a cabbed one of about that size, I'm not exactly sure which model. He has spoken highly of it.
I have driven most of the brands mentioned above and all will do a job for you. I personally would avoid the Solis. I found them to be very basic, very under performing and noisy. Also parts back up and resell would worry me. All the others are good contenders and I would go with who ever offers you the right deal (not necessary the cheapest) and you feel will look after you. We went for a Boomer 50 on our farm a few years ago with a MX loader and have been very happy with it. Performs well and touch wood has not been any bother. Some of the parts prices I have seen are eye watering though but I think this may be the same with them all!
Thanks for that.
Having gone thru a lot of research.
The Solis was OUT at round 1 due to too many horror stories!!
the kioti then became the firm favorite Vs the boomer 50 due to the boomer being 3.75K more expensive!
Then Kubota jumped into the mix with a offering LOWEST price vs Kioti.... but the loader from Kubota wasn't parallel and thus needed a MX C4+.
Bottom line.... looks like the boomer has trumped all has we've negotiated a 4k discount
And now the boomer 50 with MX C4+ is best value.
Aspiring Peasants
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Reading through this it’s screaming at me MF 135, or possibly 2, will be worth more than you paid when these other alternatives are scrap. Parts easy to get, easy to work on
Dave W
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You’ve presumably never operated a modern compact tractor then?
Try one for 10 mins, you won’t want a 135 back any time soon
Aspiring Peasants
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I haven’t, but for the small bit of work the OP has, hardly any winter use, it would be my choice. If it was needed every day then no.
Dave W
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Workload is irrelevant.
if he can afford it why drive an old lada when you could drive a rolls Royce
Aspiring Peasants
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A bold statement
Watching my 9yr old operate a HST mini loader while I offer guidance and help stabilize the load she is trying to get thru a door.... ZERO... absolutely ZERO chance that I would let her operate an old Fergie. She once tried to operate the clutch on her gramps one.... not a hope in hell!!
But the HST... it's spot on...
Modern kit has a place.
Lazy Sod
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It's all about convenience. My purchase of the Kubota would make no business sence at all, but I'm not in business, I'm retired. I've found that the older I've got the more that I'm prepared to buy myself out of trouble. I want something to work flawlessly everytime, I just don't want the hassle of breakdowns, or oil dripping on the concrete.
My tractor is just a tool that makes my life easier. I could afford it, so why not. We all buy things because we want to. One of my sons has an expensive boat and my daughter has just bought a motor caravan.
Don't ask me about the light aircraft that I've had. Haha.
My tractor is just a tool that makes my life easier. I could afford it, so why not. We all buy things because we want to. One of my sons has an expensive boat and my daughter has just bought a motor caravan.
Don't ask me about the light aircraft that I've had. Haha.
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Dave W
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Being spoiled today. 30 hours on the clock. Absolute dream to use. Even got auto revving/idling
Really is in a different league to the rest
Really is in a different league to the rest
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Well we all do what we want but there`s no way we`d have been driving a tractor at 9 yrs old.. The old man would have had a fit!
Although NO experience of dinky tractors here so maybe shouldn`t comment but I`d personally much prefer something a bit larger ( wider and longer!) something like a MF 135, DB 885 or IH B414 - I just feel they`ll "boss" an implement/trailer far better and potentially allow more uses (for example they can just about manage a Hayzip (with a bit of caution!),a 3 ton trailer, a small baler, or a small drum or disc mower.... ( hard hat on now!
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