I have that model I really like it. I used to push snow in the winter time and it did not struggle. I have the backhoe attachment and I just used it to dig up my septic lids I only have about 10 acres so I don’t really need anything bigger than that own it for for six months and I’m very pleased with it. This is my first machine. For doing chores on my property. It really helps out. Don’t regret it at all.
I have this model with a Backhoe. 17 acres and a bigger tractor would be too big. Just redid my septic and field lines, so it's paying for it's self. Dug a huge burn/bon fire pit and it was a breeze. Still have to install 2 culverts and that'll be a cinch as well. Bought a ZT Elite Zero Turn as well and both machines have been on point for my needs. I appreciate the engineering as both were specific built to be as easy as possible to work on/maintain. Backhoe is a big implement so switching from it to the bush hog is not a pain, but a process for sure. Capability to run both is 100% there.
I looked for 2 months comparing all the Compact tractors. Looked at Bad Boy but decided not what I needed. Ended up getting the LS MT345. Got great deal on new 2021 they had on the lot. 45hp. Weights 3700 lb. Loader capacity is 2270 lb. 3 point lift is 2920 lbs. I got it with loader, backhoe attachment, box blade ,brush hog and 20 ft trailer. All told I paid $39,000. Best deal I could find. Had really good reviews. Works good and has done everything I've asked of it.
The roll over protection is supposed to be over your head for if it rolls on its side to protect you from being crushed by the tractor. They fold back for transportation to keep the height down.
I went through a similar issue. Had a Massey Gc 1723, 23 hp. sub compact, stalled it grading my hilly driveway. Recently got the Massey 1840 a 40 hp model, day and night difference. From what I can see you could benefit from a heavier more powerful unit. Great review on a little known brand
I have a Yanmar 424. And for it’s size it’s been a great tractor compared to the other compacts my family has. It’s rated at 1,200lbs front lift and if I put some weight on the rear it will lift a 1,000lb pallet of fertilizer plus the 200lb forks it’s lifting it’s max. It might not lift it high put it’s surprisingly stable and not nerve racking. I’ve also wished at times it had a little more Hp, but I can’t complain to much it’s a 24hp as well and can’t expect a powerhouse. Keep up the great content!
Sounds like you really need a larger tractor. I have experience with many and have most recently chosen TYM. My 55 hp 4 series tractor has far greater lifting ability than the green and orange options you mentioned as well as more standard features that would be optional on others for 2/3 the price. Additionally you should look at ballast options. Fill the rear tires, suite case weights(front/rear)… cheers!
I’m using my Kubota Lx3310 to move my 20’ enclosed trailer in my property. The heavy hitch receiver is fantastic for that. While I agree there is no down pressure in the 3 point, my trailers tongue weight eliminates that challenge. Tractors and trucks are just something land owners need….
Be careful pulling trailers with the 3-point. There is no resistance to upward movement on the 3-point on these small tractors - so braking, going down a hill, etc can result in the tongue coming way up off the ground. If it slams into the stops at the top, you could cause some major damage to the 3-point hydraulic system
I was looking for a tractor around the time you started posting about your bad boy. So I added that to the list our local dealer also sales Mahindra so I was able to compare them it looks like a smart tractor but to small for what I needed ended up going with a heavier utility Mahindra 4540. I love it have pulled and lifted logs with no issues. With my setup it’s close to 6300lbs.
The bad boy 4025 is a much larger and heavier tractor. 25hp keeps you under the dpf bs. But still enough power to do most things you need. But loader can lift 2200 lbs and you get a 3 range hydro.
As an owner of two kubota tractors, I would recommend a 40-60 horsepower tractor for your needs. And that weird stare you get when doing loader work, I get that a lot too on 100+hp tractors😂
JD; tractor lifting is measured at the pins where the bucket attache. The three point hitch is measured at the link connection. Both are measured as are trators.
JD, you should have your welder friend build an attachment for your front end loader that has a 2" or 2.5" receiver. I have that on my subcompact Kubota BX24. It works great for moving trailers.
Badboy makes a nice tractor from the looks of it. We have a heavy 55HP Mahindra at our south Texas ranch. While the tractor has been reliable, the dealer network sucks, and the Mahindra corporate guys out of Houston don't give a crap about customer service or parts availability according to the dealers I've dealth with. So you may have dodged a bullet by not shopping Mahindra.
check out Bora wheel spacers for the back to help your side to side stability. Fill the rear tires with Rimguard fluid to help keep them is ground contact.
With small tractors, you have to work in their limits. I've used JD,Kubota, Ford small tractors; all had similar good points and weaknesses. A slightly larger unit is more versatile. Stay safe.
Bobcats are a rebranded and stripped down Kioti. RK tractors, Branson etc are a rebranded TYM. There is a new brand coming out with standard 3rd fuunction, auto levelling, filled tires (R14) and rear remotes; Summit Tractor. Currently only a 25hp, but in 2023 a 38hp model is coming out. Two industry execs are breaking the monopoly held by Deere, Kubota etc.
You will never find just one tractor that will meet all of your needs and desires. Also they are things they do to prevent liability law suits and comply to other regulations and laws
I am in the process of looking for a new tractor and have seen all you videos about your Bad Boy and was wondering if you are as happy now as you were 10 months ago when you did this video.
Do you have any rear tire ballist? Or wheel weights would be a good option to help with wheels staying on the ground. Or they also have counter weights that you can mount to the 3 point hitch system.
I have always used heavy equipment see you're tractor and it uses I would love to try it but the lefting weight would concern me I'm used to having a fork lift that can do 2000 lbs but it would get sick in loose dirt I know it was not meant for that but I had to move things that is all I had now when I was working in a fertilizer plant they had a thing called a wrangler and it was a great tool and it was a little bit squirrely but it was dangerous if pushed over its limit by pushing it I mean speed when you throttle it up it becomes to fast but I used it to load trucks and move 2000 lbs but being smart on it makes it safe being in a hurry made it unsafe but it had a bucket bigger than yours and it did come with the forks as well you could pull with it but it doesn't have the three way like yours does on the back it's 4 wheel drive and they have the engine behind the seat and you sat over the middle wear it pivots like a front end loader does it was easy to work on cause everything was easy to get to but you could use it in the snow so that would be a plus and did have a John Deere backhoe that we had forks for the bucket which was more usable but made it more difficult to operate safely because you couldn't see pass the bucket but I have used reach forks but I never saw a bucket for them but they big equipment and then you're size of tractor still is great size but if I could find a wrangler I would think about the but anyway great video and I'm going to have to look up bad boy up and see what size of tractor it would be to left at 2000 lbs because that is avg to what I've dealt with but great information
Bad boy is AKT.....another Korean tractor. Might be getting assembled in the states, but its manufacturer kokje, is a subsidiary of tym. Good little tractors, but they are "white boxed" like most compact tractors are. But little tractors aren't good at doing bug tractor jobs.
From what you described using it for, I'd have bought a forklift. If you aren't using mowers, plows and 3-point implements, a forklift will smoke a tractor.
@@jordaninlow4034 case, John deer, new Holland, and some people say Kubota but I’m still a little skeptical about them. Cat also makes tractors you just don’t see them much. Massey is a big name but my dad had a 1980 something Massey and we had trouble getting parts for it. Just call local tractor junk yards and ask what they have. Most will only be those big 3 really. At least in my area. I had a newer Montana and could not get a part for it at all. LS is the new Montana but I wouldn’t trust them ether. At least down the road.
You would buy a Case or New Holland but not LS? LS makes Case and New Holland, I would buy an LS before either of them. Kubota makes thier own, JD now makes thier own as well as Kioti and TYM. Not sure what your talking about but i certainly wouldn’t buy a tractor not made by the parent company. As for not “sure” about Kubota they essentially invented the sub compact and compact market in the late 60’s and they are the sales leader, c’mon man
@@Huntfish8 not as new as you apparently, LS made Montana tractors until 2010 when they entered the US market. Montana tractors are no longer, not sure what you’re talking about
You're discovering that you bought a Tonka Toy and you need a tractor. I have a 40 year old JD that is 18 HP and much stronger than modern 25hp tractors. I also have a 35 year old JD that is all steel, weighs over 6k pounds, and can handle pretty much anything I need. The negative is that it is not 4x4 and it can really tear up the dirt if it's soft due to the weight. We have a 40 hp Kubota on our farm that seems to be about what an average "homestead " would need. Adequate lift, good power, 4x4,etc. We use a bucket mounted bush hog quite a bit to clear fire breaks and it requires a pretty heavy tractor. How did we survive without front end loaders? Your tractor now lists around $27k. Tractors are about like RVs. Prices are through the roof.
I have that model I really like it. I used to push snow in the winter time and it did not struggle. I have the backhoe attachment and I just used it to dig up my septic lids I only have about 10 acres so I don’t really need anything bigger than that own it for for six months and I’m very pleased with it. This is my first machine. For doing chores on my property. It really helps out. Don’t regret it at all.
I have this model with a Backhoe. 17 acres and a bigger tractor would be too big. Just redid my septic and field lines, so it's paying for it's self. Dug a huge burn/bon fire pit and it was a breeze. Still have to install 2 culverts and that'll be a cinch as well. Bought a ZT Elite Zero Turn as well and both machines have been on point for my needs. I appreciate the engineering as both were specific built to be as easy as possible to work on/maintain. Backhoe is a big implement so switching from it to the bush hog is not a pain, but a process for sure. Capability to run both is 100% there.
I looked for 2 months comparing all the Compact tractors. Looked at Bad Boy but decided not what I needed. Ended up getting the LS MT345. Got great deal on new 2021 they had on the lot. 45hp. Weights 3700 lb. Loader capacity is 2270 lb. 3 point lift is 2920 lbs. I got it with loader, backhoe attachment, box blade ,brush hog and 20 ft trailer. All told I paid $39,000. Best deal I could find. Had really good reviews. Works good and has done everything I've asked of it.
Great deal
The roll over protection is supposed to be over your head for if it rolls on its side to protect you from being crushed by the tractor.
They fold back for transportation to keep the height down.
I continue to love the unbiased and honest reviews. I trust you and that's important to me.
JD add some slip stick to your hydralic oil. it will help with the jerk you get when trying to ease into operation.
I went through a similar issue. Had a Massey Gc 1723, 23 hp. sub compact, stalled it grading my hilly driveway. Recently got the Massey 1840 a 40 hp model, day and night difference. From what I can see you could benefit from a heavier more powerful unit. Great review on a little known brand
I have a Yanmar 424. And for it’s size it’s been a great tractor compared to the other compacts my family has. It’s rated at 1,200lbs front lift and if I put some weight on the rear it will lift a 1,000lb pallet of fertilizer plus the 200lb forks it’s lifting it’s max. It might not lift it high put it’s surprisingly stable and not nerve racking. I’ve also wished at times it had a little more Hp, but I can’t complain to much it’s a 24hp as well and can’t expect a powerhouse. Keep up the great content!
Sounds like you really need a larger tractor. I have experience with many and have most recently chosen TYM. My 55 hp 4 series tractor has far greater lifting ability than the green and orange options you mentioned as well as more standard features that would be optional on others for 2/3 the price. Additionally you should look at ballast options. Fill the rear tires, suite case weights(front/rear)… cheers!
I’m using my Kubota Lx3310 to move my 20’ enclosed trailer in my property. The heavy hitch receiver is fantastic for that. While I agree there is no down pressure in the 3 point, my trailers tongue weight eliminates that challenge. Tractors and trucks are just something land owners need….
Be careful pulling trailers with the 3-point. There is no resistance to upward movement on the 3-point on these small tractors - so braking, going down a hill, etc can result in the tongue coming way up off the ground. If it slams into the stops at the top, you could cause some major damage to the 3-point hydraulic system
Wow that 3-point is scary looking. How cheap.
@@zfilmmaker first thing i noticed - i think LS is beefier
@@rosskstar LS?
@@zfilmmaker yup - the brand... and be alert for Christ' healing "hidden manna", now being delivered.
The do make spacers for the rear wheels to add extra stability. You might check it out.
I was looking for a tractor around the time you started posting about your bad boy. So I added that to the list our local dealer also sales Mahindra so I was able to compare them it looks like a smart tractor but to small for what I needed ended up going with a heavier utility Mahindra 4540. I love it have pulled and lifted logs with no issues. With my setup it’s close to 6300lbs.
A flow control valve or flow restrictor on your down line will give you a lot more finesse
The bad boy 4025 is a much larger and heavier tractor. 25hp keeps you under the dpf bs. But still enough power to do most things you need. But loader can lift 2200 lbs and you get a 3 range hydro.
So all thing said it’s a good tractor you just purchased the wrong size for your needs.
As an owner of two kubota tractors, I would recommend a 40-60 horsepower tractor for your needs. And that weird stare you get when doing loader work, I get that a lot too on 100+hp tractors😂
JD; tractor lifting is measured at the pins where the bucket attache. The three point hitch is measured at the link connection. Both are measured as are trators.
JD, you should have your welder friend build an attachment for your front end loader that has a 2" or 2.5" receiver. I have that on my subcompact Kubota BX24. It works great for moving trailers.
Badboy makes a nice tractor from the looks of it. We have a heavy 55HP Mahindra at our south Texas ranch. While the tractor has been reliable, the dealer network sucks, and the Mahindra corporate guys out of Houston don't give a crap about customer service or parts availability according to the dealers I've dealth with. So you may have dodged a bullet by not shopping Mahindra.
Very thorough review
check out Bora wheel spacers for the back to help your side to side stability. Fill the rear tires with Rimguard fluid to help keep them is ground contact.
Sounds like you’ve already decided that you’re getting a new tractor. Take a look at kioti.
Gotta appreciate interesting reviews that actually make good points instead of just being a shill.
With small tractors, you have to work in their limits. I've used JD,Kubota, Ford small tractors; all had similar good points and weaknesses. A slightly larger unit is more versatile. Stay safe.
Fill the tires and put a ballast box on it it will lift much better. great video
keeping your RPMs up helps with the hydraulic jerk
Bobcats are a rebranded and stripped down Kioti. RK tractors, Branson etc are a rebranded TYM. There is a new brand coming out with standard 3rd fuunction, auto levelling, filled tires (R14) and rear remotes; Summit Tractor. Currently only a 25hp, but in 2023 a 38hp model is coming out. Two industry execs are breaking the monopoly held by Deere, Kubota etc.
Branson is not a rebranded tym ...tym owns the company that makes branson ...Kukje Machinery makes branson
You will never find just one tractor that will meet all of your needs and desires. Also they are things they do to prevent liability law suits and comply to other regulations and laws
Thanks for all the info,
I am in the process of looking for a new tractor and have seen all you videos about your Bad Boy and was wondering if you are as happy now as you were 10 months ago when you did this video.
You could load the rear tires for more weight
Fill the tires with water to add more weight!
Already did in a video
Do you have any rear tire ballist? Or wheel weights would be a good option to help with wheels staying on the ground. Or they also have counter weights that you can mount to the 3 point hitch system.
I'm guessing that the next tractor you get will be the Bad boy 4035c with the in closed cab.
Bobcats are made my kioti. And kiotis seem to be best bang for your buck.
You need more tractor. Kubota L series is about right for your application. It's a heavier tractor.
Bobcats are actually just a Kioti with different paint and stickers
I have always used heavy equipment see you're tractor and it uses I would love to try it but the lefting weight would concern me I'm used to having a fork lift that can do 2000 lbs but it would get sick in loose dirt I know it was not meant for that but I had to move things that is all I had now when I was working in a fertilizer plant they had a thing called a wrangler and it was a great tool and it was a little bit squirrely but it was dangerous if pushed over its limit by pushing it I mean speed when you throttle it up it becomes to fast but I used it to load trucks and move 2000 lbs but being smart on it makes it safe being in a hurry made it unsafe but it had a bucket bigger than yours and it did come with the forks as well you could pull with it but it doesn't have the three way like yours does on the back it's 4 wheel drive and they have the engine behind the seat and you sat over the middle wear it pivots like a front end loader does it was easy to work on cause everything was easy to get to but you could use it in the snow so that would be a plus and did have a John Deere backhoe that we had forks for the bucket which was more usable but made it more difficult to operate safely because you couldn't see pass the bucket but I have used reach forks but I never saw a bucket for them but they big equipment and then you're size of tractor still is great size but if I could find a wrangler I would think about the but anyway great video and I'm going to have to look up bad boy up and see what size of tractor it would be to left at 2000 lbs because that is avg to what I've dealt with but great information
Can you turn the roll bar right around? Take it off and switch it around. So the high end is down towards the ground.
Bad boy is AKT.....another Korean tractor. Might be getting assembled in the states, but its manufacturer kokje, is a subsidiary of tym. Good little tractors, but they are "white boxed" like most compact tractors are. But little tractors aren't good at doing bug tractor jobs.
sounds like maybe experience in operating equipment.
Kioti makes bobcat. Same models just white paint.
Sucks people are ending up with a little smaller tractor that what they really need just because of bs Def.
What if you move the bolt for the ROPS to the front hole? Will it fold down then?
From what you described using it for, I'd have bought a forklift. If you aren't using mowers, plows and 3-point implements, a forklift will smoke a tractor.
JD is now a company that is like Apple Inc. To many micro chips and they do not like you to fix your property.
Your ROPS is installed incorrectly I think. It should fold all the way down.
It doesn't.
Good luck getting parts on 20 years. I’m telling you this from experience. I only stick to the big four now.
Who are the big four?
@@jordaninlow4034 case, John deer, new Holland, and some people say Kubota but I’m still a little skeptical about them. Cat also makes tractors you just don’t see them much. Massey is a big name but my dad had a 1980 something Massey and we had trouble getting parts for it. Just call local tractor junk yards and ask what they have. Most will only be those big 3 really. At least in my area. I had a newer Montana and could not get a part for it at all. LS is the new Montana but I wouldn’t trust them ether. At least down the road.
You would buy a Case or New Holland but not LS? LS makes Case and New Holland, I would buy an LS before either of them. Kubota makes thier own, JD now makes thier own as well as Kioti and TYM. Not sure what your talking about but i certainly wouldn’t buy a tractor not made by the parent company. As for not “sure” about Kubota they essentially invented the sub compact and compact market in the late 60’s and they are the sales leader, c’mon man
@@xdude2x look up Montana. They are now LS. You must be new to equipment.
@@Huntfish8 not as new as you apparently, LS made Montana tractors until 2010 when they entered the US market. Montana tractors are no longer, not sure what you’re talking about
You're discovering that you bought a Tonka Toy and you need a tractor. I have a 40 year old JD that is 18 HP and much stronger than modern 25hp tractors. I also have a 35 year old JD that is all steel, weighs over 6k pounds, and can handle pretty much anything I need. The negative is that it is not 4x4 and it can really tear up the dirt if it's soft due to the weight. We have a 40 hp Kubota on our farm that seems to be about what an average "homestead " would need. Adequate lift, good power, 4x4,etc.
We use a bucket mounted bush hog quite a bit to clear fire breaks and it requires a pretty heavy tractor.
How did we survive without front end loaders?
Your tractor now lists around $27k. Tractors are about like RVs. Prices are through the roof.
Looks like you just simply need a bigger tractor. Regardless of the brand.
What is the height with the ROPS in the lowest position?
Also the Height with a hoe.. thank you.
Need it for a garage door opening
I'm looking at bad boy tractors that size was wondering if you were selling or trading? Thanks
What do you have to trade?
thanks for sharing the price....🙄
Are you looking to sell this to go bigger?
Yes, probably
I prefer skid steer
Sounds like you need a forklift
I don't feel this was a review of the 3026H tractor, it was much more a review of your purchase of a tractor. You should have bought a bigger tractor.
Are you interested in selling this tractor?
Should of gotten a yanmar YT235
0% financing now on them
John Deere the best