I'm realizing that people are VERY loyal to their favorite brand of tractor! When I was growing up in the tobacco fields, there were John Deere and International tractors around here and that's about all you'd see. Now there are a dozen or more brands and everybody sticks to their favorite! Interesting...

Thanks, great video.I really appreciate the fact that you don’t have any music blasting away in the background.

I've had my Rk 24 for over 2yrs now and have good luck out of it. I have almost 300 hrs on and haven't had any problems out of it. I've pushed it really hard to get the work done that I have done. I used mine 2 weeks after I got it to fix the road to my hunting cabin and the road had 3ft deep ruts in it.

I have 2 LS tractors. A xg3025 and a 3010. The 3025 has paid for itself and the only problem was a$1.00 spring on the backhoe safety lever. 200 hrs. The 3010 had a emergency light switch go after 10 years of use. $30.00 . You can't beat them for price..

Well, i have already bought a tractor but i still like seeing unbiased reviews.

I used to be a Zamboni driver and that static pedal on the Kubota reminds me of that alot. Thanks for the video

I am in the market for a subcompact and your video really helped a lot. Thanks for the information and run down on each of the models you viewed.

Stick a Kubota or John Deere. I`m betting the bigger bang for the buck is Kubota. It was for us anyway. All those other tractors really suck when you have terrible dealer support. We chose the Kubota BX23S. We`ve owned JD`s for well over 30yrs, and JD couldnt even come close in the savings that Kubota did. We`ve had ZERO issues with our 2017 Kubota. We also live in snow country. I have a 7ft rear blade on a Land Pride QH-05 quick hitch to plow our driveways. It works absolutely great. Front loader qwik-attach. Nothing like it. We have several frontend attachments. And the frontend loader comes off the tractor without ever getting out of the seat. We have the 60in mid mount mower. Cuts our lawns beautifully. The backhoe on it is a god send. We`ve saved THOUSANDS of dollars by doing our own work. Tractor has paid for itself already. Our dealer liquid filled the rear tires for free when we bought it. We got ZERO percent intrest, and 2 free attachments when kubota was offering the deal. That`s also something to think about too... find out what each brand is willing to give you with the tractor deal. Hands down, Kubota won us over very easily. We are still as happy as the day we bought the tractor brand new in May of 2017. Last year we bought a Land Pride box blade. How i ever got along without one this long i`ll never know. What a great attachment. Last but not least.... that pedal you complained about on the Kubota`s, funny how i dont get kinks in my neck anymore. Its easier to operate the rear implements without having to stretch out to reach side by side pedals like the RK and JD has. Just some food for thought.

Have a 2015 1025R since new. It is a brute for its size. Consult the dealer for pricing promotions. When I purchased mine it was 3K less than the MSRP. Tractor Loader Backhoe with a 54D mower deck. Had a warranty issue with the fuel pump that was completely covered by Deere. The removal if the attachments are a breeze. Zero issues with the hydraulic quick connects. I use the tractor hard pushing it to its limits and sometimes a little beyond.

You should check out outdoors with the Morgans channel. They had three RK tractors for two years. And Mike named his RK 24 Sherman. And he used his tractor a lot.

Coming up on 2 years with my RK24. One of the best purchases we've ever made. Our town has a local Deere and Kubota dealership, so I took a risk going 30 miles to buy the RK. So far, it's been reliable, strong, and very capable. Have only had one issue, and dealership was great about a fast repair. At about 170 hours right now, and I've beat the crud out of it, and it still looks and runs like new. By the way, I added a hydraulic top link that utilizes that standard rear remote... wow. Makes hooking up large accessories like a wood chipper and yard roller *so* much easier and more versatile in the field.

I'm steadily referring back to the rk24 or the rk37 myself for all the features and for the money so far it's at the top of my list

I can vouch for the RK24. I have been hard on mine for 50 hours now doing land clearing. I have the grapple with third function valve, Woodland mills wg24 stump grinder, 4' tiller, 4' bush hog, landscape rake, bucket with piranha tooth bar, and soon to get the box blade. I am absolutely amazed at the capability of this little tractor. I have had so far zero issues. I did the 50 hour maintenance myself and it was easy. My favorite attachment has to be the grapple. I have picked up and moved some things that I thought would have never been possible.

Nice video. We think alike. I went with the RK24. Considered Deere, Kubota, Mahindra, and RK.

1994 1320 Ford/New Holland here, starts every time & runs like new, i owner ME.Push that throttle 1/3 up & it will start the first time with out coughing for lack of fuel. Filters & fuel 27 years that's it. mid mower & 5' equipment, tiller/hog.rake/grader & box blade, aerator, boom pole, only problem I have is my tires are starting to melt & turn back to oil when I roll out on asphalt LOL.

There are pluses and minuses for all brands. There's no free lunch; buy a no-name brand and you're rolling the dice on future support, compatibility, etc. Buy a big name brand and you're paying more for paint color. Go with what you feel most comfortable with. I can't get my mind to venture outside of the established brands, but there's no real reason for that, I just know myself.

I had a JD790 years go. Great tractor. In the market for another 6 months ago and started researching all brands. I'm not loyal to a brand. I want the most value for my hard earned dollars like most. For what I was looking for, the Kioti CK3510SE HST really got my attention. After hour and hours of research I ended up with the Kioti. Owning a JD again would have been great because of the history and great name but it wasn't worth thousands more for similar features and performance. What matters in the end is each tractor owner is happy with their decision. Just do a ton of research before buying.

Oh fun times, went through this in 2018! I looked at RK, JD, Kubota, Mahindra, New Holland when I was looking for a subcompact. I was more looking at the little features and comfort and specs as well. The most important will be your dealer and how they treat you! That should be first! Parts, are you going to be able to get parts in 10 years on an RK tractor, Kioti, Branson? Not sure where you live, any cold days, treat the diesel all year, I use Howes, may switch to stanadyne. Back to the tractors, the Kubota, I couldn't get past the tin holding the front loader locked and the stand and 3 point hitch setup. Very tipsy from what I seen, felt like a toy next to a 1025r. Long and narrow. Hate the pedal design, but like the all in one vs their split design. But hear very little problems with them though. Some front ball joint issues and leaks at the single connect loader, but hopefully figured that out by now. Doesn't lift much with loader, 3 point lifts though. Mahindra, they are well built, but the same with RK. They just don't seem fully developed to me. But all cast iron, reminded me of the old Internationals. Trying to check the oil wasn't fun, in odd area on side and hard to see. Was looking at the Max 26 XLT HST. Backhoe was rough to use, no cushioning. Feel like you are sitting on top of tractor. New Holland, just something I didn't like about it and wasn't impressed. The RK24, it was nice to see the extra features, but it felt clunky and not complete. Forward leaver for front loader, etc. I then looked at the 1025r, the sales guy was busy with another customer, threw me the keys and said go test what you want. The 1025r, loader is easy on and off and stand works on it's own as you take the loader off or put on. Wish it was a single connection for hydraulics, but wasn't available then, is now! OEM front third function is as well now! I like the JD quick attach better, lighter, easier to use with two pins. Watch TTWT for good comparison video. The universal are known to bind and get rough. Oil filter and dip stick are easy to get too along with filter, pre-filter. The 3 point hitch on JD is position control, it's not up or down, you can stop it where you want. Backhoe, has a step to help you get up on it and also locks for the outriggers so the don't leak and come out with a dent in the wall or car. Backhoe has side to side and back cushioning so it's not so rough. Can float the bucket on it like the front loader. Get the 16" hoe bucket! Start with it if you go this route! 12" is too small! Can get the 6" later for trenches from bxpanded.com if needed. Has extra work lights on side. Felt like you sat in the tractor instead of above it. Mid mower easy on off, don't leave dealer without them checking it though first as they are known to not adjust the autoconnect for some reason. When auto connect is working, game changer! Same for the Load-N-Go, can lift the deck up with the loader and sharpen blades, clean underneath deck, another game changer. Some complain about the gas gauge on side, I like it, easy to see from seat or backhoe seat! Some problems are the transmission. See a lot of transmission leak issues and covered under warranty. Air cleaners were breaking top of engine valve housing, but late 2018 and forward that is fixed. Some complain about front axle not being vented and causing seal leaks after hours of use, some just open the dip stick and relieve the pressure, but never experienced any issues here. 1025r loader can lift more than BX23S, but 3 point on Kubota lifts more. Little less tipsy, but still possible. Think RK and Mahindra win with power specs. JD open hood design is stupid, needing pen, key or something to push in the release. Sides come off easy with 1/4 turn thumb screws. I don't care what color the tractor is, just want it reliable, comfortable, make my life easier! Dad eventually ended up getting the Mahindra Max 26 XLT.

RK25 for me. Does everything I need.

This is a better review than the last video I watched that guy had 5 different People talking about tractors and it was just common sense knowledge. I like how you got into it thank you

That RK24 is EXACTLY the same as my Zetor M25. I believe they come off the same Korean assembly line. One thing the buyer should be aware of is that many bolts will need to be tightened. The lower portion of the 3-point bolts to the transmission cross bolts…mine had standard nuts, lock washers and flat washers….they came loose and trans fluid leaked. I solved the problem by replacing the nuts with nylocks and red loctite. Also, the fiber bushings that add friction to the throttle lever disintegrated, so I had to get in there and fix that as well. Last but not least, the bushings for the bucket tilt appear to have A LOT of slop. Not really sure if that is a big deal, but I would think it would be tighter at 50 hours. Zetor will bend you over $36 for an oil filter when you can find an equivalent Mann Filter W811/80 on amazon for $16ish. Other than that, the Zetor works great so far at 50hrs.

Great video! I've been looking at tractors and haven't been able to actually go look at them yet, so this was really helpful.

Hello (?), Thank you for your review and comparison, after seeing everything and hearing what you had to say I'm also impressed by the RK24 !

I was in a similar situation as you, while researching for a tractor, I wanted a subcompact with a backhoe, I checked JD, they were more than what I wanted to pay, I checked kubota, I didn't like the foot pedal and you can't get a 25 hp with a backhoe, I checked new holland workmaster 25s and found out that it is the same as a ls mt125 and when you take on and off the backhoe you have to take on and off the 3 point hitch and no skid steer quick attach for the loader, I was thinking RK but the dealer was about 90 minutes away, also I didn't like the joystick location for the loader, and the location of the fuel fill. My choice was a Massey Ferguson GC1725MB due to the value, joystick location, fuel fill location, skid steer quick attach, 25 hp with the backhoe, the 3 point hitch folds up behind the backhoe, and dealer location.

I can’t believe anyones trading in a 50 hr tractor , the last 3 tracks I owned had well over 1000 hours when I upgraded to higher hp tractors (used) with 6/700hrs . If a tractor won’t go into thousands of Hours ( if) we’ll cared for some thing isn’t right . Diesels can go on and on . Yes the rk is well equipped and the price well ya can’t beat it

I went with the BX23S. Keep in mind the Kubota’s 23hp engine has more torque than the 25 hp Yanmar engine and is noticeably quieter. The Kubota hydraulics are much smoother and the loader can lift and curl at the same time compared to the JD plastic tractor. I didnt see an issue with the tredal pedal as my Ariens lawn mower is the same. I notice that pedal is helpful when going in reverse. It allows you to turn your body more to better see behind you. I have since bought the B2601 2 years ago. Wanted more ground clearance for 40 acres up north. The rubber mat doesnt move like that one

I had a BX kubota with the treadle pedal and it drove me crazy, plus with the single hydraulic on the bucket I replaced the seals three times. I traded for a 1025R and have had zero problems in 7 years.

Mahindra makes the only non regen no dpf filter. They own the patent for 4 more years that’s why it’s the only tractor I would buy. When their patent runs out all the other brands will be using Mahindra technology.

Bought an RK24 about six months ago. Works like a champ. I like the JD 1025r, but I couldn't see any reason to justify spending thousands more. There just wasn't an advantage to the John Deere. Sure they've been around a long time, but still a Yanmar engine, and TYM has been around a bit. RK has a longer warranty also, without paying for a longer one. You really can't go wrong with any of them. It's just dollars after all. Lol

I went with a Mahindra max 22 and couldn't be happier. I like watching video's like this that compare but makes me even happier for my purchase since it ticks pretty much all the same boxes you were looking for. Though I will say it's VERY close to the RK. Looks like many of the parts are exactly the same though seems bigger wheels and a few minor quality upgrades on the Mahindra in comparison.

Run a loader alot and you'll appreciate having the control off the arm rest.

I did not like the foot pedal setup on the Kubota I ended up buying the New Holland workmaster 25s extremely happy with it glad I did and it is a workhorse

Most of the things you said you like would be on a Massey Ferguson GC 1723 or 1725. Too bad there wasn't a dealer in your area. I wouldn't say the Massey is perfect but it does fit my bill.

I've got the Branson 2505H which is essentially that same as that RK24. I love it. You can't go wrong for the price.

Great info, thanks!

Been considering a 1025R . Good video thanks for making it

Really been pleased with my RK 24!

Thanks, nice ,informative video !

The Rual King Looks nice.. I did like the bigger Tires for sure.... I have a JD 1025R and have had it for 5 years now. I have had No real problems with it. The hydraulic connections that you had concerns about for ground clearance I have had no problems or issues with. The only issue I have had with mine is the rubber strap for the Air Filter canister keeps breaking. I'm thinking it is due from the vibration of the motor that makes the strap rub against the Air Filter canister and it breaks are the metal hooks. I have had to replace it 3 times now. Also keep in mind who and where and how far you will need to go to get parts or to take it to get fixed too..?? So after having my 1025R for 5 years, I'm very happy with it and it works great for me! Good luck on your purchase!

Kubota does build their own engines I have a 1025r and I’m totally happy with it I wanted the the drive over mower deck and it works great Kubota dealer tried to talk me out of buying their driveover deck!

I LOVE my MF 1020... but last May I opted to treat myself to more implements and went the RK24 route. I can honestly say, I have no regrets as of yet and I've been putting her through her paces. But I will say, I still think my 1997 MF 1020 is better built from a longevity perspective... and frankly looks more heavy-duty when I inspect the chassis.

Like you I did a lot of research I got the Massey Ferguson I don't think there's a better tractor out there on the market and I did a lot of research everything on this tractor is so convenient I got it in Alabama but I definitely wouldn't recommend the people I bought it from . I had thought about getting the compact tractor but for some reason I went with the subcompact and it has so far done everything I asked of it

Thank you I like the honest opinion you have not sticking with big name $$$ but you have to think about service and parts for the future

I've been following these RK Tractors and in 2018 i went and bought a J.d.3025e. I now kinda regret my decision. I'm now thinking about buying a RK 24. They are awesome from reviews I have seen. I think their a very reliable machine.

After a lot of checking I settled on a kiote, you get almost every option with the SE models. I liked most all the tractors but wen I compared them I feel kiote gave Me the biggest bang for the buck.

Your little tractor doesn't have a leak, its making its territory.

I bought a John Deere 1025R last summer and love it. Their backhoe comes with it's own seat so you don't have to turn the tractors seat around so that is a plus. I think their front loader detaches easier and if you want a belly mower it's auto connect is the best. I agree, it's a little more money but you get what you pay for and nothing runs like a Deere. And like someone else said, it's made in the USA. Be part of the club, buy a JD and we will teach you the secret hand shake once Covid is over......lol. BTW - Zero % financing helps too.

I'm trying to decide between JD 1023e & RK25 . A friend has a JD 1025r like new condition with 250 easy hours for $16k the 1023e has 12hrs. Like new for &14k & its a 2023 model. FEL and 54' mower. RK about 25____30 miles away the RK24 with loader is like 12-13k the RK25 with loader is 15999.00.the RK as you said comes with things the JD don't. I'm leaning toward the JD 1023e price,warranty, resale,dependable & and I think it will do all I need it to do here. But have to say the RK25 is really temping for Best bang for the buck,you know. Sure hope your choice will be easy for you ! I enjoyed your video here !

Them work masters work just as good!

I was looking for one with the backhoe attachment but they're pretty proud of it.

The RK25 was a easy sell for me and its a good tractor .

🤠 my New Holland needs a little rubba rubba under the dash to get going 🐎

Next week I will be ordering a Yanmar YT 235C with attachments a lot of standard options on Yanmar than on the Kubota and the price is right! check the warranty out!

My nearest RK dealer is over 100 miles away, I bet there is 50 Deere dealers in 100 miles. I got a John Deere 1025R last year, love that tractor. I need the small wheel base and narrow machine to do my landscaping jobs. You may want to look at a larger Deere model. I agree with you on the Kubota treadle pedal, I have used them and most difficult machine to operate. I know the John Deere will cost a little more, they have the best resale value, I do believe you get what you pay for. Good luck.

New subscriber to the channel. Love the content.

Good details on the walk around..

Did loader lift checks for these 3 tractors plus a yanmar. The New Holland easily beat the rest as it put up 1000lbs at 6 ft. I was shocked tbh. It prices out about 2-3K more than the RK and Yanmar's though with bucket and backhoe.

We've had our 1025r 1.5 yr and happy with it. got it packaged w loader and backhoe. Yes those low hanging connections can come unconnected when operating in heavy brush. Have never been damaged but is a bit irritating when you go to use the bucket and have to reconnect a coupling. The little danglers are best stowed in the tool box lest they get jerked off. Really do like the two set arrangement on the backhoe. That treadle pedal would drive me to distraction( yeah that was one of the deal breakers for me). The main reason we went with the JD was they've been around a day or two and facilities are plentiful in our area. The attachments are robust. Lastly don't let the "plastic" hood throw you, I've dropped some things on it and it doesn't break or dent .

Great video. To the point and informative with the annoying music so many people add to the videos I did the same thing and went with Kubota. You settled on the New Holland and that is a fine tractor It was at the top of my list as well. I actually went with a 40 hp with dpf , hated it and could not take it. I just traded it in for a 26hp model LX2610SU. I’m waiting on delivery. Again , great video 👍

I'm shopping for subcompacts also. I've narrowed it down to the Mahindra and Kioti. RK would not sell me a tractor because the nearest store is so far away. I'm leaning towards the Kioti because I have a dealer 3 miles away and I just like the tractor better....metal fenders and the joystick on the fender included. The problem with the Kioti is that tractor delivery would be in July (at least 3 months out.)

Take a look at the Massey Ferguson's . I'm in the market for a 50 hp compact and am really impressed with the Massey's . Only thing that worries me about the RK is service and warranty . I have read some bad reviews about those issues with the RK's . Our local Rural King is in the old K-Mart building , don't think they could have much of a service shop but who knows . Ya might end up on your own .

I have the Tym-254 which is pretty much the same tractor as rk-24, but The current model of rk-24 has the third function valve on front and rear remotes that mine didn't come with... No Rk-stores near me either (like 1000+ miles away)... I looked at a few brands and where i live i have all types of dealers to choose from,,,, I would buy a rk-24 any day

It’s all about dealer service and parts availability.

The one thing with the “name brands” is for instance the John Deere if you take care of it they really hold their value! And my father has an old John Deere A I believe it’s a 1953 and if he needs something for it he goes to cazenovia tractor our local Deere dealer and gets or prospers to get the parts...so he can go to a dealer and get parts for a nearly 70yr old tractor...so for company’s like Deere they’ve been around forever and parts are always available...can’t say the same for half these new sub compact tractors out now...years down the road you might not be able to get parts! Then what?

When you said you were shopping for smaller tractors, you looked at4 different manufacturers and never once mentioned price’s I think your video was great too bad you left out the most important thing, the different price tag for each tractor, but thank you for your. Input. Rick

Kubota is basically a Toyota tractor. Parts inside are made by Denso... the same supplier Toyota has always used. Mitsub0shi belts are on Kubota.. same supplier as Toyota. The Korean tractors may offer more upfront but the quality is not the same as a Japanese supplier

the ram truck get a programmer and bypass all your smog devices. it still will pass smog and the improvement is awesome fuel mileage performance my duramax get 26 to 28 on open road and it a 3500 long bed 4 door, towing a 30 camper 19 to 22, mtns 16 to 18

Take a look at Kioti, I have 220 hrs on a ck4010 and it has been a great tractor

If you run out of def the engine will cut out but in case of emergency when running low you can use water till you can filler with def

WELL DONE BROTHER

I like my RK 37 from Rural King 3rd function for my grapple along with backhoe. Bobcat has come out with a new tractor and have you looked at the coyotes. Don't go to small you might regret it, do you need a cab? Or a backhoe? My choice was an open station with cab. Have you made your choice yet

According to my research the 2025r stacks up closer to the rk24 as far as the specs go. Big price difference my choice so far would be the rk based on price, but I don't have a dealer near me.

"Bad Boy" is getting into tractors this summer.

RK 24 with FEL and pull behind 60 inch finish. mower, 48 inch tiller. 300 hours on it. only issue so far was the pro switch broke. I would look at the TYM version of the RK24. you will get a better service department.

Sounds like you might need to adjust your high, medium, low shifter. I’m not familiar with that tractor but mine has an adjustment.

check out tym 264. a little larger 25 hp. tractor and very capable. also kioti looks very good.

Thanks for this review. I'm looking for a subcompact to clear some land and the RK21 looks like a good fit.

I have a RK55 and I dont have to stop or park it while the regen is on I keep working

With the amount of money you've saved on that tractor, I'd just fix it rather than buy a less powerful new one. You've admitted you've already gotten the hard work done so, this one will get the rest of your work done just fine.

I have a mahindra max24 and I'm looking at the Branson 15 series. I got a quote on a 4815C with rear remotes installed grapple and 3rd function installed and hay spike for a really good price. The 15 series will get you machine weight of 3014 bare add loader gains another 800lbs. Lift to full height at the pins is 2200lbs. 3pt is like 3600, 29xx at 24 inches out. The 25hp dosen't have any emissions 30hp up dose but it a very simple emission system than can be fixed easily if problems occur and the engines are all mechanical. That's what I'm looking at.

Go by the best and closest dealer....My JD dealer is a mile away from me (2012 1026r TLB MMM) If you mow , the drive over deck is great.

I don't know if you bought one yet or not, but i just picked up an RK25 -- its bigger chassis than the 24, same motor, bit more weight. its fantastic

Kubota charges around 500 for skid steer quick attachment. I don't own one but I've been looking for over a year. Soon I will pull the trigger.

I have a 3 year old kubota l3901 hydrostat. I would not let DEF determine what tractor i buy. It does auto regen..... so if you are working and it flashes at you.... you just make sure and increase throttle to at least 2200 rpm and it does its thing while you do yours. If it is idling and you dont get it sped up it will eventually require you to park regenerate it. And that takes less than 10 minutes. If you used the hydrostatic foot pedal for about 1 day you would never want any other style. Just my opinion

Ground clearance is the problem with mini scuts for me. They need drop axles and bigger tires. I use my scut(shibaura sx24) to mow grass but for gardening and ground work. I always go back to my old simplicity 9020(allis 720) it’s just more tractor then these new ones. If there is a Branson dealer by you check them out I used one the other day and didn’t hate it

i have an 87 yanmar 226d, obviously no emissions which i like.

I would take that 2 year old Kubota all day long over the Rural King it will pay you in the long run 👌

i like the hydro side by side pedals better than the kubota

Mahindra has no regen below 60hp. Mahindra, TYM, RK, and Branson share a lot of parts if you compare. I ended up with Mahindra 2638 for loader lift capacity and side by side forward and reverse pedals. I would have gotten a RK but they are 3 hours from me, the Mahindra dealer is 10 minutes away.

RK is coming out with a larger RK 25 this Spring. Larger than the 24 but smaller than the 37

if you like your new holland ls tractor is who makes new holland last year they came out with a mt 2 25s has three speed hydro quick attach bucket about the size of a john deere 2025r I bought a 2018 1025r if the ls was out back then I would have bought the ls mt2 25s price with loader is around $15000 new

Très belle vidéo Très beau tracteur et très bien équipé Dommage qu'il n'y en ait pas en France, j'aimerais bien l'essayer et très certainement en acheter un. J'adore

Look for a kioti dk40 (not dk 4010) tier 3 emissions. Loader is a beast!

Green and orange are huge companies with marketing budgets larger than the revenues of some of their competitors. The bean counting departments have big influence on the products -- it's all about hitting the sales targets and pleasing their shareholders. Just like the big auto companies, engineering departments are dedicated to finding ways to reduce costs, and these resources are justified because the volumes are so large (economies of scale). Your observations weren't unfounded. I immediately noticed some "light duty" aspects and some disappointing dealer aloofness when looking at those brands when I was shipping for a CUT. I guess you become more of an "order taker" than a "sales person" when customers walk into your showroom and say "I want one of those". Those manufacturers know that they have a rabid following (aka Harley Davidson) and they know that cutting some corners won't negatively affect their sales numbers much. Similarly, if they put more features and quality into their tractors, they likely won't sell many more because they'll have to increase their prices and make them even less cost competitive. The smaller brands can't afford to have people questioning their quality or performance -- that can make or break a manufacturer in a heartbeat with the internet exposure. When you look at brands like Branson, Mahindra, Kioti, Tym/RK, LS and a few others, the weight, capacities, standard features and overall robustness of those machines are beyond what the green and orange offer in the same price range. Those two companies make good machines, it's just that they aren't as good as some others, because they don't HAVE to be as good. Frankly it's a very enviable position to be in. There are thousands of happy owners of green and orange tractors, they've got the largest dealer networks (especially JD), those machines will have good resale value if well maintained and not abused, and guaranteed the companies will be around for many decades to come. Some of the smaller brands may or may not be around in a decade or two (most likely will) and dealers are usually not as well established. As it is with just about any kind of product, different strokes for different folks . . . . .

Good pointers.

My 2660 kubota won't handle a 5. Foot blade. You can put fluid in all 4 tires it helps.

You should of looked at the TYM 264 you would of been really pleased.

Ha have u looked at the Branson 2515h tractor? Now that's a good one it can lift 2100 pounds

I am looking to get a sub compact. Looking at the RK 21 because of the standard options, price, and better warranty. I am tall so I will have to see if I fit comfortably. Have you looked at Bobcat yet? This is the first video I have seen of yours. Thank you for your thoughts on these tractors.

Every time the johm deere quick attach is mentioned.. "their PROPRIETARY system" makes me lol For subcompact tractors their quick attach is far superior, just for the weight savings alone. I guarantee it weighs a lot less than the ssqa set ups on other subcompacts