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| Kaydee |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 11:38:40 AM
I loved the article a while back on tractors but was wondering if anyone had specific recommendations on their easy to use tractors. I'm looking in the 35 HP range but haven't yet decided on one. Hope to find a good used one! I have never operated a tractor before so any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 17 2012 : 5:36:22 PM
Suddenly my husband, who previously collected keys, and then safes, has now for some unknown reason started collecting tractors. Specifically, Ford 8N tractors from the 50's and 60's. I am not sure how many horsepower, but they are small tractors.
I have a JD Gator, he does not want me to pull downed branches out of the orchards with it, says it is too much load, but I can pull them out with one of the 8Ns.
I understand an 8N goes for about $1200 to about $2000 depending on how much repair work is needed.
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| Joey |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 10:35:36 AM
I know nothing about tractors but my son-in-law who farms 1200 acres only uses the red tractors. He says they last longer than the green ones. Hope this helps. Joey
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| therealshari |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 06:58:51 AM
We have a really small (JD2210) utility tractor. I think it's a Class 0 which means it's a little tough to find implements. It's hydrostatic, and is awesome for us. We use it to move hay, and anything else we put in or hang on bucket. It also has a box that we use to pull our sand around. We're thinking when it's paid off next year, we're going to add a Gator. After that, we'll trade up the JD for a Cat 1 so we can get more implements.
We're not getting any younger, so gotta make machines do as much as possible.
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Dec 05 2011 : 07:40:15 AM
We've got the Kubota in some of our wedding pics, too! I miss it. We have a JD now.
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| YakLady |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 7:34:54 PM
We absolutely adore our Kubota. No really- it's in some of our wedding photos. We have the M59, and hubby bought it for many factors, one being that it's the largest you can have, load on a trailer and pull with a standard (equipped) pick-up. We have 10 acres and it's the perfect size for everything we need. It's built roads, culverts, downed trees, cleared brush, plowed the drive I don't know how many times, etc. It's a workhorse just like us. It's a 59 horsepower, so bigger than what you're looking for here, but if you have a local dealership, I'd check out their smaller models. We get the best customer service at our dealer :)
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| Jeanna |
Posted - Nov 04 2011 : 7:06:15 PM
My husband was/is a tractor mechanic and salesman for Massy dealership. We had an older Massy and my husband said that old ones were fine unless they have a million hours on it. My suggestion is to look at the older ones and if you find one you like have a tractor mechanic look at it before you buy it. It might cost a little money but losing a little is better than buying a tractor that falls apart shortly after you buy it. Good luck.
Jeanna
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:49:14 PM
If anyone else needs tractor recommendations my husband is really very talented in picking out one that will work for you-so let me know!
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| Kaydee |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 09:19:34 AM
Love all the information! Still looking. I think most of our heavy work will be sporadic also and can be hired out but we will need to do a little road grading yearly and I want to have an acre planted in cantaloupes/watermelons in Spring. Would really like to find a good used one but the used ones that are 3 or 4 years old are almost as much as the new ones. I have a Polaris Ranger to get the mail and take the garbage out--it has been a great purchase.
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| gathered herb |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 08:44:26 AM
Thanks... I think you are right on Megan. It is cheaper to hire the heavy work out... so I started to look at bigger mowers. I still like the john deere... Lowes seem to have the best selection to look at... My land is pretty flat... & then I could buy a wheeler... or gator to get around with. My mail box & garbage is almost a mile away... |
| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 06:18:29 AM
Don't forget the 4 wheel drive option when looking at tractors. It will get you out of trouble time and time again. You will need it on grassy hillsides in the Summer, in the mud in the Spring, and in the snow in the Winter.
Paula
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 5:15:31 PM
I'll ask him when he gets back in from the field. :) What else would you use it for? I mean, if you're ONLY going to use it for mowing, he'd probably tell you to get a mower ;).
Farmgirl #2879 :)
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| gathered herb |
Posted - Aug 20 2011 : 3:32:44 PM
I too have been looking at tractors. I only have 5 acres. I mostly need it for mowing?? looked a JD today... Looking at JD because I can get a discount. Plus, I am alone... need something I can depend on... any suggestion? patty |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 7:00:56 PM
He says you should look at some of the small ag tractors from the early 80's made by John Deere. They hold their value well and are workhorses. Most were made in Germany. 2040 was a popular tractor, but may be a bit oversized for what you need if you're looking for just a tractor and don't want to buy anything new. Keep in mind that if you buy new, your tractor depreciates 25% as soon as you pull it off the lot!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 6:54:47 PM
My husband who used to work at a JD dealership (recently quit) says that's a tough call because for ag use you want to stay away from hydrostatic. Many of the tractors in that range are hydrostatic. JD makes a D series which would be a 45D-they only make it in 2 WD. It's also an import tractor. (read: cheap)
He also wants to know if you're looking for PTO horsepower or engine horsepower. A tractor that has 35 PTO horsepower will have 45 engine horsepower. :)
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