Best tractor on Reddit
168 reviews from r/tractors, r/homestead, r/farmingsimulator and 5 more subreddits
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#1
Kubota
4.4
(50)
"We have a Kubota BX23S on our 43 acre homestead and it has done everything we have needed."
"We love our Kubota."
"Go Kubota"
"Kubota L4701. Love mine."
"We made it a year with help from neighbors before we bought our Kubota BX 2380."
"I now have a Kubota MX6000 and it’s perfect."
"Kubota."
"If you have a good Kubota dealer close, buy a Kubota."
"Can say my kubota has been bullet proof."
"I have a Kubota MX6000. I love it."
#2
John Deere
4.4
(36)
"Older John Deere tractors are very reliable."
"Buy an ih 806 or a deere 4010"
"Honestly, something like a John Deere 3020 might be good for you."
"I picked up a 1964 John Deere 3020 (about 71hp) with loader."
"My father has owned a John Deere 3020 for over 40 years, it is his go-to tractor."
"JD C330 with a 48” mowing deck, snow thrower and the soft plastic enclosure works excellent."
"You will never have problems getting parts for John Deere or Kubota."
"The real gem for garden tractors is a well maintained post 1996 John Deere 425/445/455."
"John deere still makes some of the best garden tractors out there."
"The real gem for garden tractors is a well maintained post 1996 John Deere 425/445/455."
#3
Massey Ferguson
4.3
(15)
"Cant go wrong with a massey 135."
"Mine is a Massey 2607h. It was the most lifting power for the money."
"A massey ferguson 135. It's probably one of the most durable tractor ever."
"Any old Massey Ferguson will serve you very well, I’d recommend something between 40 and 60 hp with a loader already."
"I personally go for the mf one on large (forgot the name) as it’s one of those that just suits my personality."
"Go for a Ferguson. They are all over the commonwealth."
"Something name brand Kubota, Massey, John Deere, new holland, or Case IH."
"Something like an old Masse, white, case or Deere with loader bucket on it."
"A great option to consider would be a MF135."
"I love my sub compact Massey Ferguson for working around the house and garden."
#4
Ford
4.2
(13)
"Ford 8N is an actual tractor, easy to work on and maintain, looks great, and can easily be found for $1000."
"We have a Ford 8N tractor from the late 40s and still going strong."
"You can likely find a 50hp+ older tractor in good condition for less than 10k."
"A ford 4000 sounds like the best thing in your price range."
"I’d skip the Ford 8n and 3000 and go towards a 4000."
"The 4000 would be a better choice."
"Old ford just make sure it has power steering!!"
"My recommendations would be a Ford 4000 or maybe an early Deere 50 series (850/950), both are close to your budget."
"Ford 4000."
"Ford 2000, ford 600 or 800 series, Fird NAA."
#5
Farmall
4.8
(4)
"If you need some versatility I’d look at a 656 with a bucket."
"Farmall cub! We got ours for $1000."
"Farmall 656 or 706 with a loader."
"A farmall cub or A/Super A can be bought in running/good condition with implements for 2500-5000."
#6
New Holland
3.8
(4)
"Currently running a New Holland."
"I would not hesitate to buy New Holland either!"
"We have 2 small new hollands that are predecessors to the boomer line."
"I've got 22 acres and a 45 HP used Newholland and it's does ok for me"
#7
Fendt
5.0
(3)
"Fendt 1050 or Claas Xerion."
"Whatever tractor you're looking for Fendt has it."
"Fendt 1050 is the complete package in the fixed frame category."
#8
Kubota L Series
4.0
(3)
"Kubota L Series or LX would do the job."
"Kubota L series."
"I think you could get away with a kubota L."
#9
General
5.0
(2)
"Get the biggest tractor you can afford."
"Buy at least 10 more horsepower than you think you will need."
#10
Case IH
5.0
(2)
"Case IH 620 Quadrac"
"The quadtrac"
#11
Challenger
5.0
(2)
"Currently have two on my Stone Valley farm and they do pretty much everything."
"Challenger"
#12
Kioti
4.5
(2)
"To my surprise Kioti is awesome machine and in my opinion best value and performance."
"You’ll save a lot of money with Kioti and get better features, warranty…"
#13
Ford N Series
4.0
(2)
"N series tractor is cheap and will get the job done."
"Ford N series. 8N, 2N or 9N doesn't really matter."
#14
Husqvarna
4.0
(2)
"Husqvarna V-twin Kohler engine. It works, it's been working for 12 years with no issues."
"Husqvarna."
#15
Massey
4.0
(2)
"Massey would be another brand to take a look at."
"Massey as the others have said."
#16
Mahindra
5.0
(1)
"I've had a Mahindra 25HP for about 6 years. Couldn't live without it."
#17
Ford 4000
5.0
(1)
"3rd gen ford 4000. It's a beast."
#18
Zero Turn Mower
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love mowing, but I don't have the time to spend"
#19
International Harvester
5.0
(1)
"Buy an ih 806 or a deere 4010"
#20
Claas
5.0
(1)
"Claas xerions."
#21
Case
5.0
(1)
"Can get a 886 HP tune for it."
#22
Case IH Luxxum
5.0
(1)
"Easy: Case IH Luxxum."
#23
Farmall M
5.0
(1)
"We just recently picked up our first one - a 1950s Farmall M."
#24
John Deere 6120M
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love the newer style JD 6120M with the sloped hood. Improved visibility jack of all trades utility machine."
#25
Kubota BX2380
5.0
(1)
"I bought the bx2380 with mid mower. Loader and box blade. I have 2 acres this has been a game changer for me."
#26
Kubota B2601
5.0
(1)
"I just upgraded from a B2601 to an LX3520. The B series tractors are great and you can do quite a bit with them."
#27
Kubota LX3310
5.0
(1)
"I have a LX3310 for my 5 acres, also largely for brush mowing and moving around gravel, mulch, logs, etc."
#28
Kubota LX2610SU
5.0
(1)
"Maybe check out the LX2610SU. Plenty of pto power and lift capacity for what you’ll need."
#29
Kioti CK35 HST
5.0
(1)
"I bought kioti ck35 HST with loader, bucket, pallet forks, box blade, tiller, backhoe, and a flail mower."
#30
John Deere 1025
4.0
(1)
"Try to get something like a JD 1025."
#31
Volvo
4.0
(1)
"I've managed just fine with a 60's Volvo tractor with a front loader."
#32
JCB
4.0
(1)
"I like the speed of the JCB."
#33
Bobcat
4.0
(1)
"We've bought a couple of new bobcat tractors and have had good results so far."
#34
Deutz
4.0
(1)
"Try older Deutzs, David Browns, Inters, Fiats or Cases."
#35
Ariens
4.0
(1)
"We have an Ariens 42" deck garden tractor, it's been in service for almost 10 years and is rock solid."
#36
TYM
4.0
(1)
"The JD “M” series is built by TYM."
#37
John Deere 4320
4.0
(1)
"John Deere 4320 is nice looking."
#38
Mahindra 1100
4.0
(1)
"You can buy a good commercial zero turn for about the same as a small tractor. The zero turn will be faster."
#39
Kubota L2501
4.0
(1)
"I have about 5 acres of 'grass'. About 1/4 of that is around the house and is 'yard'. That is mowed with a cheap Cub Cadet."
#40
Ford Power Master 841S
3.0
(1)
"I'm selling my 1958 Ford Power Master 841S."
#41
New Holland Discbine 408
3.0
(1)
"Recommendations for a tractor of that size?"
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