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The 5 Tractors I Would Never Buy

The 5 Tractors I Would Never Buy

Rockhill farm· Jun 2026
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Overview

An opinion piece where an experienced tractor owner names five specific models or lines he'd never purchase, with a different reason for each: the John Deere 2038R (value versus the cheaper 3 series), the New Holland Boomer (same LS tractor, worse loader, higher price), the Kubota Grand L70 (overpriced technology that will be unmaintainable long-term), Solis (no US dealer infrastructure), and Rural King TYM (no real service network). No hands-on demo, this is a talking-head argument with concrete price comparisons and buying logic. Best for shoppers actively cross-shopping compact and utility tractors who want a candid case against some popular options.

An owner-operator channel that runs TYM tractors and has done non-paid demo work with New Holland, so expect some brand preferences to color the recommendations.

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