8n Ford vs 135 Massey vs L2250 Kubota

Graveyard1984 · Dec 19, 2020

I currently own and 8n Ford, i traded for a 135 Massey 3 cylinder gas(yet to bring it home) I've got a chance to purchase a Kubota L2250 the Kubota is a 3 cylinder diesel. So far the 8n Ford has done all the chores that I have done with it. I know that the Massey would do better.
How would the L2250 Kubota do?
The task i perform around my house are bush hogging with a 5ft bush hogg, feeding and moving 4x5 rolls of hay, occasionally using a grader blade and boom pole.
In order to get the Kubota i would have to sell both the Ford and the Massey.
If I don't get the Kubota i am still gonna sell one cuz I don't have a use for 2 tractors of the same size.
The Kubota comes with 5ft bush hogg and weights on the front.
Will the Kubota lift and move a 4x5 roll of hay?
Which of the 3 is overall best?
Thanks for the advice and information

Dean · Dec 19, 2020

A 135 MF is much more tractor than your 8N, and the Perkins 3 cylinder gasoline is the second best engine offered in 135s after the 3 cylinder diesel.

The Kubota is lighter though more modern.

I'm a Kubota guy but vote for the 135 (once had one with the 3 cylinder Perkins gasoline engine).

Dean

Janicholson · Dec 20, 2020

Massy for sure, easier to fix, and good. (assumes it is good) Jim

jm. · Dec 20, 2020

I am a KUBOTA fan but in this case you are just not comparing apples to apples. The little L 2250, is a tough tractor but just not as big as the 135 MF. I have some folks that will move a bale on the rear but not going to do it with ease. Tough as nails and newer that he 135 but just not as big/

Richard G. · Dec 20, 2020

I use my 8N all the time.
Simple and easy to work on.
My Kubota 5030 will pick up a big round bale and move it, but it is a bit much for it.
They are great tractors, but wait till you need something for it and look at the $$$$$.
Never had to work on mine yet.
I hauled logs yesterday with forks on the kubota loader after I pulled them out with the 8N.
I would keep the 8N and the 135.
Richard

DoubleR · Dec 20, 2020

I'm a Kubota fan and have a L2250 in my fleet. If you can only have one tractor the Massey would get my vote. But I would try to figure out a way to have Kubota too. Its a handy little tractor and I have moved small round bales on the 3 point but the Massey would handle that job better. As already mentioned your not comparing apples with apples.

I have owned a couple N Fords and I'm just not a fan of them and will never be for various reasons.

buickanddeere · Dec 20, 2020

(reply to post at 00:45:59 12/20/20)

Kubota is the hands down winner . 4X4 Wont get stuck as easy either .

ptfarmer · Dec 22, 2020

The 2250 will only lift 1400lbs 24 inches out so it won't be much good if the bales are heavy. The 135 can lift about twice as much as the 2250 (2800 lbs) the 135 will need some weight on the front for round bales. After you use the 135 you will wonder why you didn't get away from the 8n years ago!!

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