What tractor do you recomend and what size
kskwash
Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 58 Texas |
2004-06-05 87773
I have just bought 12 acres. I am looking at purchasing a tractor to do the work on it, but I am not sure what type or size would be best. I am going to be pulling a brush hog, do some hay cutting, and other general work. I am on a budget, so I am looking for a used model. What would anyone recommend ?
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What tractor do you recomend and what size
Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York Pics |
2004-06-06 87857
By hat cutting I wonder if you are going to try and bale hay? ....
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What tractor do you recomend and what size
kskwash
Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 58 Texas |
2004-06-07 87899
Yes,
Probably round bales ....
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What tractor do you recomend and what size
hardwood
Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa |
2004-06-07 87900
If you're planning to use a big round baler then a compact is out of the picture, they take an 80 to 120 HP tractor. For 12 acres why not hire the baling done and get a smaller (60 HP)used farm tractor to do the mowing, raking, bale moving, and your loader work. A compact tractor just is'nt big enough to move big rounds. Something on the order of a 3010 Deere or 656 Farmall with a 3pt. hitch depending on condition could run you anywhere from 5 to 7000.00. A good used loader with a hydraulic bucket would run you from 8-1500.00. Have a great day, Frank. ....
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What tractor do you recomend and what size
kskwash
Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 58 Texas |
2004-06-07 87901
Good point. I will look into the 3010 or farmall. Thanks for the advise. ....
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