The ULTIMATE Subcompact Tractor Comparison!

We interviewed LS, TYM, Kioti, and Yanmar about their current Sub Compact Tractor offering so you can so what is on the market!
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[@stackerg6141]

I wanted to see the tractor more than the people you were interviewing. Great information, but I wanted to see more of the machine, at least what they were points. Thanks!

[@TimothySOgreat]

Bought this exact same Kioti last year. After shopping around for months reading review after review i decided it was the best value for everything you were getting. It has been the best investment. The quick attachment it amazing. I switch from the bucket to the log grapple several times a day and it literally takes seconds.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Right on! Glad you are enjoying your choice!

[@slimdog7026]

Dude I don’t know what you do for a living but you missed your calling you would make a great news reporter. I watch a lot of KZbin and you are one of the best talking to the camera. Oh and I have a 2005 Bx and thinking about getting a new one. They are hard to beat. Only thing I have done to mine is maintenance. Thanks for the info

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Well thank you for the kind words! lol. I really enjoy doing this. I appreciate the support.

[@whilomforge3402]

My Kioti cs2520 is an absolute beast! No hate on the other brands, but Kioti has been flawless!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Awesome! Glad you like it. They look like a solid machine.

[@nationhotrods]

I need a sub contract for only yard work-move sand and top soil etc. I have a skid steer and a larger tractor for anything bigger but would the cs2520 be ok going on my yard with turf tires and not make huge impressions or tear up the Bermuda I have growing? Thanks for any suggestions!

[@craigguinn5423]

Nice to see the other guys. BX2380 here and sometimes miss a backhoe. It would be interesting to see a 2380 with an add on option so a 23S without the backhoe. If I had that I might add a backhoe now. Wonder what the difference is without the backhoe? Just upgraded to HydrosPlus cylinders and made a few specialty implements to dig in my rocky soil.

[@paulg1827]

Yanmar guy did a poor job explaining what makes Yanmar unique. Yanmar invented the industrial compact diesel engine 60+ years ago and they provide engines for several of the majors, they even made JD compact tractors under partnership for a long time. Yanmar builds everything on their tractors, the engine, transmission, axels, frame etc. so they are engineered to all work together for maximum performance and longevity, consequently they have the industries only 10-year warranty. I have an SA325 and love it after doing LOTS of research when I was looking at what brand to buy.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Great comparison video. So of all that you learned at the show, what tractor would you buy tomorrow? Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That is a tough question to answer…. 🤔

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead But not impossible! Spit it out!

[@bhall7997]

I think the Kioti caught your eye :) @@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

[@SkylineAcresVA]

Great comparison, Lucas! Thanks!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Nice comparison

[@user-scooter1965]

I've had an LS MT125 for a few years now and it has been awesome. My neighbor has a John Deere 1025R and likes my LS better and it was thousands of dollars cheaper. I have had zero issues with my LS.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@timradke7775]

Had the ls , doubt it they are pretty cheap

[@LandFather]

Kioti makes a great tractor at a great price. Love my DK5310

[@Tapthatsugershack]

That T224 is one sexy tractor

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It really is sharp

[@SteveB2601K]

Did you see what hydroPlus has for a BX. They put on longer cylinders for your loader and gained 11 1/2” of height and 30% more lift capacity. Pricey but pretty cool. If you haven’t seen it you will want to look. Now I’m going for my B01 to do that. Great video great info good job.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I saw Jon made a video on that. I need to check it out. It sounds awesome! 👍

[@lightningthunder1536]

Yanmar also has the 10 year power train warranty. Nobody else has that

[@timbervisions]

I owned and ran the CS2520 for a couple years before I outgrew it. That thing was impressive for the size and I didn't have any issues other than it just wasn't big enough for what I wanted to do as things changed in my process. All these brands make nice tractors IMO. I only have the personal experience with the Kioti, so figured I'd share with folks. Good coverage of the brands!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for the comment! Good thoughts.

[@projectswithjw]

I really like the dual seats on the 1025R with 260B backhoe. Swivels always looked like too much work to me.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Full disclosure, I haven’t operated one with a separate seat. The swivel seat isn’t bad once you get the hang of it.

[@BigDaddyAddyMS]

Yeah, I’m not sure the argument about the backhoe being too far back with a separate seat applies to any SCUT. All the ones I’ve seen, you have to push the driving seat out of the way and fold down the backhoe seat, essentially taking up the same amount of space. It’s the bigger tractors with stationary backhoe seats that look crazy long.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

@@BigDaddyAddyMSmaybe I’m picturing older models…. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Good comment. Thanks!

[@gtnhawd]

Good video, I’m in the market for a tractor and can’t decide between a subcompact and compact. Plowing snow primarily with some trail clearing in the summer. Looking at the tym 224 and 2515

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good luck in your shopping and thanks for watching!

[@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666]

I have a cs2510 with a backhoe. The only reason I like having the backhoe on my tractor is the weight it adds for the front bucket. I also own a Chinese mini excavator. I dont use the backhoe sense I have owned the mini. The seat on my tractor is a pain in the but

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: so much to choose from. We have the Kioti tractors here, but few and far away. Manly JD and MF at the big farm stores. Kubota is the larger dealer in Cobden though. Thanks for ll the info.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It was a good time talking to all of the manufacturers and hearing about their machines. 👍

[@williamgardner9596]

A tractor review that doesn’t show us a tractor.

[@zacklauf6403]

Great video. I hope you do a video on Massey Ferguson and John Deere.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I would like to. They didn’t have subcompact models at this show…

[@jamesmckissick7551]

Also people in northern part of us like that cab too we got snow

[@erice9536]

I disagree on the backhoe seat, prefer the dedicated seat for the backhoe. Hardly a dealbreaker either way for me. Happy with my green. :)

[@chuckm8472]

You should have showed the tractor and what the salesmen is pointing out instead of you making sure you are staying in the shot.

[@toddneihaus4902]

Camera guy should have shown the tractors a little better. Maybe its my phone

[@BigCarmine]

Massey Ferguson 1725MB by far the top sub-compact tractor.

[@eroom2087]

I’m thinking Massey is the toughest out of all of them

[@BigCarmine]

@@eroom2087 mine has been amazing. Out performs and out works any of the other brands in its class that folks I personally know have. That want one now.

[@brianjennings3172]

Hey, just a few observations about your video. If you are going to cover certain things on one brand, you should cover those same things on all of them. Your comparison isn't a true comparison otherwise. For example, the Yanmar was the only one you mentioned anything about the drive over deck option. Also, if you are talking about the tractor's features, but showing you & the guy next to you, it's impossible to see what features you are discussing at that time. Unfortunately, I didn't really gain much from this video. When I did my tractor research, I came to the realization that they are all pretty close to one another and it really boils down to cost, the dealer (how helpful they are & such) and the creature comforts.

[@chandlergillum121]

13:07 That Kioti is nice🥵

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It is

[@gonzalosanabria2251]

I love my new Mahindra 20 ES HST It’s definitely amazing

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nice! Congratulations! I didn’t see them at the show…

[@aaaaaaab11]

Me too really like my 2019 emax 20

[@LSTractorUSA.]

You would look good in blue!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They really are a sharp looking machine!

[@johnhershey4010]

Does it have to be Blue tractor and not a orange one?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am perfectly happy with my BX and intend to be for some time. I just thought it would be fun to hear from all of the brands there. I do think the Blue looks pretty sweet.

[@andyelliott3977]

Kioti salesman won the sales pitch. And all the rest had no backhoe models on display?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

He did a really great presentation, I agree. I was impressed with the Kioti.

[@aroundthegroundlandscaping7107]

Does the kioti come with a cab option?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am almost certain that he said they offer a dealer installed cab….

[@madmurfmusic]

502

[@Pusheenloveeatingpizza]

Didn't even show the body of these subcompact tractor other the top steering wheel...

[@jaredcarnell3389]

Typical trade show with the Chinese guys ripping off other brands and taking pictures, especially at the kioti booth

[@tjeastcoast4669]

🤔The company has manufacturing facilities in South Korea, CHINA, and the United States

[@marcus3457]

I noticed no John Deere. It feels like people are really moving away from that brand. Is it just me or is there something to that?

[@paulg1827]

Price

[@marcus3457]

@@paulg1827 Fair. I know they tend to be the most expensive, I just didn't know if there were other reasons besides that. And unless I just totally missed it, I didn't even see a JD stand in the entire place.

[@mopar0IIII0jeep]

I was recently in the market for a compact tractor. I spent about a year researching before I bought my tractor about 3 months ago. The thing I found with the JD offerings that steered me away was first of all price. I didn't really see any reason to spend significantly more for the JD then other brands. Secondly JD with their smaller tractors basically just buys different components from other manufacturers to piece together their units. The third reason I went away from JD was their proprietary attachment system. Most other brands use standard skid steer disconnects for their attachments, JD has their own systwith means you are only going to be able to buy attachments from JD. I ended up with a Branson/TYM 2610 and so far I am extremely happy with my purchase.

[@marcus3457]

@@mopar0IIII0jeep That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@aaaaaaab11]

Mahendra emax 20 it's been great.

[@chandlergillum121]

Too bad John Deere and Mahindra wasn’t there.. you may have went home with a new tractor🫢😂

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

😂🤣. Blasphemy!

[@aaaaaaab11]

Mahindra