The BEST Size Tractor to By! Top Features to Consider! Too Big? Too Small?

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

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[@dougdinsmore9751]

Good video Heath. I’ve always been a Kubota guy, but have an intermittent fuel delivery problem on my L-Series that no one can figure out. That said, I’m ready to try another brand of equal durability. Think Kioti is probably my best option. 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

The intermittent problems are so frustrating! I’ve been happy with Kioti overall and you seem to get a lot for your $$.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

I went to small on my first tractor. Little sub compact. I use it for ton stuff just didn’t have lift for lot things. This year I bought a skid loader. Now got best both worlds. It was important to me to be able to haul it in dump trailer. That’s why went skid loader over larger tractor

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Dan, that is an awesome combination to have. I considered that route as well.

[@williammayfield4854]

Have the same tractor. Watch your clearance on the ROPS and add a grill guard to protect the plastic front grill when using a grapple.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I will definitely be adding a grill guard screen of some type.

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Congrats on the new tractor! Great video brother, you touched on a lot of great points. This should really help anyone looking to buy a new tractor.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tony!

[@comlbbeau]

You did an excellent job of hitting all the important considerations. I might add, an item severely lacking in just about all the tractor brands is a serviceable tool box. As far as the mirrors go, they can be useful if, like I do, you mow long driveway areas or roadway borders, enabling you to detect traffic that you might need to be aware of. If you obtain the magnetic type, remove them when doing close quarters work.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks and very good points! I was thinking about the magnetic mirrors.

[@rickvaughan8993]

I have mirrors on each side of my loader. I love them. I have a 3-point finish mower Using the mirrors while mowing and not having to turn your head to watch behind you. PRICELSS!!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I can definitely see that!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Great review and great choice Heath. I found myself shaking my head in agreement with all the points you mentioned. I need to try strikehold!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Dick, you’ll love the Strikehold!

[@tripler3724]

Very good points. Several years ago I bought a Kubota (prior to Tier IV) very similar to what you have, but bad lungs made a cab necessary. My brother fabbed limb risers and other cab protection. I went with three rear remotes with TnT as well as third function valve. We have no Kioti dealer within driving distance, so.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Cabs are definitely nice and sounds like you have it protected pretty well.

[@robbiefarmer9243]

Great video and good looking tractor. Would love to hear your thoughts on DPF / regen operations on the tractor. I have an older Kioti that has been outstanding but it was pre-DPF / regen. Thanks again and good luck with the new tractor.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, no def on this one but it does have regen. My last Kioti had regen too. It didn’t do it too often as long as you kept the rpm’s up while operating. I personally despise the regen requirement but that’s out of my hands.

[@mattstarr5975]

Good choice, I bought a NS5310 ROPS last year. Has been a great tractor and we are just coming up on 200 hours. Only had two issue. Once was when the loader got stopped moving we trouble shot it and finally realized our foot movement had worked the hydraulic speed adjustor to zero, rest that and back up and running. Second issue is annoying, the hood adjustment if just on the edge of workable, and the hood will open randomly while working with the tractor. We do both a lot of woodsy, stuff, had, and rock. So we too decided that while a cab was nice, buying a lot of cab doors would suck. I do wish I would have gone with the 6010 for the power. Also, love the hyrdro stat for working in woods and on hills. Very easy for the wife and kids to just hop one use productively. Been a great tractor so far.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I’ve been baffled by the hydraulic control adjustment a time or two as well.

[@WestwayFirewood1313]

I had mirrors on the tractor we had before getting the skidsteer. I broke one mirror off in the woods the 3rd day I had it, took the other one off that afternoon. They're great in the yard, out in a field. I found them to be magnets for any branch in the woods.... Very nice tractor and a good review on it!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, that is sort of what I was thinking on the mirrors.

[@BW35bucket]

Heath and Rachel you did a fabulous job putting video together. Your Mike sounds great. The volume is perfect. I need to put a steering knob on my backhoe. Have a great weekend both of you.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, and we appreciate the feedback on the audio!

[@timpoore7823]

Hey kieth. I had a nx55/10 cab with the electric over hydro transmission. What a nightmare. Then my dealer went outta business. Took it to another dealer for repairs. $7000 later they said the tractor was fixed. Nope! I ended up selling the tractor really really cheap. So glad I got rid of it. I have 2 other kiotis. Great tractors. After my dealer went outta business I bought 2 more kubotas. So far so good.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Oh man, the electrical gremlins can be a pain! That’s why I gladly gave up the few hundred pounds of lift capacity going with the NS! Glad you have some working tractors now!

[@williamklein6649]

I went to school with Bob. Very nice guy. I’ve bought a few things from him over the years. Peace

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

He is a nice guy, stays pretty busy there!

[@trimco-mn8hh]

Yep. That Strike Hold is the real deal. Thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You are welcome and we love it!

[@scottbradley601]

Love the new Tractor looks like he’s made a great choice. One of the things that I found helpful on. Mine is to put on a Rupps mounted canopy over the top shades you in the summer helps in the rain in the winter.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Scott, I have been thinking about trying one of them.

[@davidedwards3734]

When i bought my Kubota, I wanted either a LS or Kioti, but the same dealer does both and isn't easy to get along with!! Can't wait to see you new tractor work!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks David, dealership makes a huge difference for sure!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Awesome review, you covered everything, I have had mirrors on all my tractors and wouldn’t be without them. Have had no issues workin in the woods with them.. Youre gonna have fun with that Kioti!👍TCT

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Tony, I may look at the magnetic mirrors you reviewed the other day.

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Great review I'm on my first tractor new Holland shuttle shift 37 hp see myself getting a hydro and more lift capacity

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! Tractors are so useful!

[@BertsCustomCuts]

I have been looking more towards the articulated loaders for the lift capacity to size being higher than tractors. But I also have access to many different size tractors for the implement side of things.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

An articulating loader would be sweet, especially if you still have access to tractors!

[@BGWenterprises]

I take it, you have to be in rather big size, to have the option for a power reverser type transmission, no matter the brand now days? Basically allows forward to reverse without using clutch. Generally a shuttle shift, does require its use. . I find people that put well over 500 hours on a year, perfer them on a average. 0.01c

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I had the 74hp.

[@amandadavis9726]

Brother, I have a Yanmar YT359C. It has mirrors on it. Tell you the truth,…I use those mirrors every time I drive that tractor. You get in a rhythm, and never look back while driving in reverse. Mine has the other type of third function. You press and hold a single button and it’s controlled by the dump/curl of your joystick. I prefer it over the two button because you can feather it as fast or slow as you want. Either way, I think you’ll enjoy your new tractor.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I’m thinking I may grab some magnetic mirrors like Tony from Tony’s Cool Tools showed in a video the other day.

[@EwenRoberts-o8o]

Nice looking tractor you have there. You had some really good points about the changes made to this tractor. Enjoy your new toy. You does a awesome job explaining everything about it. Take care.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! I think it’s about perfect for us.

[@jamesharless5357]

Congratulations on the new tractor!👍🏻

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks James!

[@olensnider2808]

ANOTHER VERY GOOD SHOW, GANG A TRACTOR IS PRICELESS WHEN IT COMES TO WORKING WOOD, I HAVE A 1720 FORD 4x4 ABSOLUTELY VITAL TO ME AND MY FIREWOOD. JUST AS YOU SAID LOADER LIFT CAPACITY IS LIGHTER THAN I WISH IT WAS. BUT STILL SAVES MY BACK TREMENDOUSLY. I DON'T USE TOTES, BECAUSE CAN'T CARRY LOADED, ALSO REALLY NOT NEEDED THE WAY I DO MY WOOD. BUT IF IT COULD WOOD CHANGE HOW I WOOD DO IT. LOVE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, BUT THE FUEL TANK LOCATION, ALTHOUGH CONVIENT TO FILL, WOULD WORRY ABOUT DAMAGE FROM RUNNING OVER LIMBS AND STICKS AND KICKING UP AND INTO TANK AREA. THANKS AGAIN GANG, LOVE WHAT YOU'ALL BRING US REGULAR FOLKS! AND KEEPING IT REAL WORLD WOOD WORKING.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks! You’re right, tractors are an awesome tool to have!

[@StephenEubank]

Good pick I had a 3510 and loved it

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, we’ve been pretty happy with the Kioti’s so far.

[@zmandan1685]

Outstanding video!! Looking forward to your BadBoy Rogue info and review videos. Waiting to see your Rogue input before I buy one. Can’t wait to get rid of my Husqvarna mower with issues

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you, we are filming a Bad Boy video soon! With a lot more to come.

[@ProductiveRecreation]

Hopefully those R14 tires work well. I think that might be what I would get if buying a new tractor today. In my opinion, I would take R1 ag tires in the woods over R4s any day. The R4s just don’t bite in and clean out well. They’re good on turf, sand/gravel, and pavement. They’re awful on snow/ice and not great in the field or woods or any soft ground. My tractor has been working in the woods for 42 years doings lots of things it wasn’t designed for and still has its original R1 rear tires. They’re badly weather checked, but surprisingly durable with tubes in them. Valve stems have failed and rims rusted from fluid, but no rear flats. It’s on its third set of front tires though! Those wear a lot faster and take a beating with loader work.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I couldn’t go with the R1 as I run it in our yards a lot and they’d tear it up way too much! Hopefully the R14’s work out.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like it, I like it a lot! That is exactly the tractor and set up I would/will get next. Great video!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Chris, I think it’s the perfect tractor for us. The battery is protected as well!

[@GeorgePelaez-g7b]

Great video Heath! Very useful information, keep up the great work you two 👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thank you! We do our best.

[@aarondillon3880]

Congrats man, sweet machine. I have a CK, and if I were to go bigger it would be the NS for me as well.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, they make nice tractors and you get a lot for your dollar.

[@TheYeti308]

Good Choice ; Great Woods Tractor . Keep us posted on those rear tires .

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, and will do! Looking forward to putting this tractor to the test.

[@mikerequa820]

Great video young man!! Congratulations on your new sweet lookin tractor! Thanks for sharing believe I'm gonna try strikehold.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Mike, you’ll love Strikehold!

[@johnwoody4905]

good video i don.t think i will ever buy a new tractor because of deef fuel and the high prices. a fuel took deef off his it has way more power and burns a lot less fuel. take care, be safe and well.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Luckily I don’t have to deal with the def but it does do the regen which I hate! They are expensive too!

[@shane3878]

I'm in the final stages of deciding which tractor I'm getting. Woods and field work as well. I'm leaning towards the cab for 2 reasons. Ticks and hornets. I'm not as young and can't run as fast.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

That is definitely something to consider as well!

[@jwmustang1]

Those are also why I got a cab plus dust and AC. Real glad I did

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Do you need brush guards on the low mounted fuel tank? I can recall numerous instances over the past 50+ years where "bumping" into trees, saplings, stumps, rocks, etc. happened to me in tight quarters... damaging the fuel tank would make for a bad day (maybe almost as bad as having the machine go up in flames due to a sparks and fuel mixture... ask me how I know. 😉}

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

There is a brush guard on it but I may look for something more substantial.

[@stephenreiner1523]

60 hp is more than enough to do more than you could ever need to do. I think a farming tractor with a multi power shift is what I would opt for. That tractor should be more than you need. I'd like the shuttle shift vs the hydrostatic. More power to the 3 point and the drawbar.With the rear detente that's a plus. You could just get a 8 wheel articulated 200 hp tractor. 😂

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Very good points. I haven’t tried the hd flail mower with it yet but will soon.

[@765Guys]

Nice tractor! The thumbnail definitely had me questioning your choices 😂

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Genin, I figured it’d get some people questioning my sanity.

[@leonardryan8723]

A small tractor is around 100 horsepower for do work around the property 😊. Processor in the wood 🪵 got a cab on them Heath . 😊

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

But do you trailer it! I will say this tractor feels pretty small compared to the RX but I think we’ll like it.

[@dch923ster]

I so want a new tractor my biggest reason is mine is 83 years old and can only do so much but the old girl is so dang reliable

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

David, some of the old tractors will run forever!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Is that fuel tank plastic?? Location is nice but seems easy to damage in woods etc.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It is, but there is a metal shield underneath it.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors yeah but the sides ain't though.

[@javiertorres7460]

I got the ck 2620 great tractor for what I need

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

They do make a lot of great options!

[@WilleysFirewood]

Nice tractor. That should work well for you.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks and I agree!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Nice tractor. Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Noel!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Heath, Nice Tractor 🚜 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks guys, no cab like you guys got but I think it will suit us well.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there nice show . best to all john

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks John!

[@unclestinky6388]

It looks like a nice machine

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks, I’m pretty excited about it.

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

Nice tractor. Full price says it all.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Robert, I’d have loved a sponsorship, maybe on the next one.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Heath,will you be letting Rachel use your new tractor or is it just for you congratulations on getting the new tractor and now you guys can go to town with the tractor going to town means doing a lot more work than in the past 😮😊❤

[@mattstarr5975]

I bought my new Kioti for me.... out of 200 hours on it now, I have maybe put 25 hours on it myself. Rest has been the wife and kids. She is gonna love it, and will do all the tractor work while he is chain sawing, pruning, loading, etc. At least how it worked for me.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Todd, for sure! I have a feeling she’ll be taking it over. The RX was a bit big and with the gear shift she didn’t love it. I think the NS will be perfect for her.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Matt, I think that is how this will go too but that’s fine with me! Love having the wife and kids involved.

[@dawn20]

Didn’t see a rim guard sticker on the back tires

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

They are loaded!!

[@angryoverlanding5955]

Your brother is going to sound clip that statement, “ I should have listened to my brother” and replay it to you from now on..

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

You are probably right lol.

[@jimyoungblood1687]

Did they give you a good trade on your old tractor?

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Jim, I got what I paid back for the RX! One reason I don’t mind investing in equipment!

[@jimyoungblood1687]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Wow, that's amazing Heath!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Awesome!👍👍

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Jeremiah!

[@CVP100]

Great info for first time buyers. My Advice!!! Don't buy those overpriced 25hp Tractors!!! Around 50hp Tractor is the sweet spot for most people. I own a 70hp New Holland and 50hp John Deere.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

It is amazing how closely a lot of the tractors are priced with such wide ranges in power and features.

[@RobertFramejr]

Nice tractor did you trade in the other one you had

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Yes I did! I got what I paid for it about 5 years ago. That’s one of the reasons I don’t mind investing in equipment.

[@RobertFramejr]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors because why I asked that is in one of your videos u said you needed another tractor one for the property and one for at home so you didn't have to trailer the one tractor both places

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@RobertFramejr yes, I’d love to have two but don’t have that kind of $$. I already spend more than I should lol. This one will be easier to trailer though!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Heath and Rachel , very nice tractor . I like it a lot . 👍🏻🇺🇸🪵

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Del, I think it’s the perfect size for us.

[@christopherhuffman1920]

The best advise I have for purchasing a tractor in todays climate is to steer clear of the green tractors…… #gowokegobroke

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

I can’t say you’re wrong.

[@stephenreiner1523]

Yeah Heath you don't need an injection injury by running the lines from the back ouch damn.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

For sure.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Health, I think you just bought yourself the perfect tractor.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Thanks Lenny, I sure hope so!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I'm sorry I spelled your name wrong again.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@OpenAirAdventure no worries, I didn’t even notice.

[@truth3598]

Where's the Hard Working Woman?

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

She’s running the camera in this one.

[@leonardryan8723]

Where Rachel, split firewood 🪵 is a lot better watching. I don’t like 👍 salesman on u tube . 😮

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

She’ll be back we’ve been running like crazy!