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Let's talk about the advantages/disadvantages of single-axle/walk-behind tractors
Posted on 3/23/17 at 7:43 am
Posted on 3/23/17 at 7:43 am
I have small acreage that I want to do something with in the sense of gardening and landscaping.
Along with that, there is the lawn maintenance aspect that is required...so mowing already kempt grass.
After that, I want to be able to rid my lawn of small brush piles and add to a compost pile.
Overall, the area does have obstacles of a ditch, small trench, and young trees to deal with.
All that being said, I figure the best tool for all of these, maybe minus grass clippings collection is a walk behind tractor.
Those who have had personal experience with these, what is your insight?
I feel with the tractor and a few attachments, I cannot go wrong with investing in this type of machinery.
TIA
Along with that, there is the lawn maintenance aspect that is required...so mowing already kempt grass.
After that, I want to be able to rid my lawn of small brush piles and add to a compost pile.
Overall, the area does have obstacles of a ditch, small trench, and young trees to deal with.
All that being said, I figure the best tool for all of these, maybe minus grass clippings collection is a walk behind tractor.
Those who have had personal experience with these, what is your insight?
I feel with the tractor and a few attachments, I cannot go wrong with investing in this type of machinery.
TIA
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Posted on 3/23/17 at 7:50 am to Pectus
I think they look pretty neat and have read up on them a bunch. They would certainly provide you mobility around obstacles.
My yard is much too small to get one now, but they are on my list of items to get when I get a larger property.
As for brush piles - try to bury them to get them to degrade quicker. The organic matter from the wood will be great for the soil.
My yard is much too small to get one now, but they are on my list of items to get when I get a larger property.
As for brush piles - try to bury them to get them to degrade quicker. The organic matter from the wood will be great for the soil.
This post was edited on 3/23/17 at 7:53 am
Posted on 3/23/17 at 7:58 am to eng08
Thanks.
It show they actually have a lawnmower attachment for the BCS that is 38" twin blade and bags!
But the tractor with attachments is already approaching a John Deere sit-down riding lawnmower with comparable attachments...yet that is all that John Deere can do!
I could also get an older used tractor and the new attachments, or vice versa!
It show they actually have a lawnmower attachment for the BCS that is 38" twin blade and bags!
But the tractor with attachments is already approaching a John Deere sit-down riding lawnmower with comparable attachments...yet that is all that John Deere can do!
I could also get an older used tractor and the new attachments, or vice versa!
This post was edited on 3/23/17 at 8:02 am
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:07 am to Pectus
Yeah, and that was the biggest selling point to me. And the implements are pretty much interchangeable between manufacturs.
You can buy lightly used and get a walkbehind tractor that can do like 5-6 things for the same price as a big Deere mower/yard tractor.
You can buy lightly used and get a walkbehind tractor that can do like 5-6 things for the same price as a big Deere mower/yard tractor.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:10 am to Pectus
If you get one that you can stand on the back of, wear a mouthpiece.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:10 am to Pectus
I don't know what your budget is but you can buy a used Kubota/JD/CaseIH/New Holland/Kioti tractor that is just a little bigger than lawn mower. Mine has a front loader (quick attach), 60" mid mower deck, 48" tiller, 48" box blade, and a 48" disc and I have less than $10K in it.
Far more user friendly than a 2 wheeled unit and more versatile. This pic is not mine but gives you an idea of what I have, FYI, the Case/New Holland/Kioti are all built by Shibaura, The JD is Yamnar, and the Kubota is Kubota.
Far more user friendly than a 2 wheeled unit and more versatile. This pic is not mine but gives you an idea of what I have, FYI, the Case/New Holland/Kioti are all built by Shibaura, The JD is Yamnar, and the Kubota is Kubota.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:19 am to Barneyrb
Thanks for posting that.
My only issue with this and even the single axle is I am 6'4" and have size 14 shoes. No kidding. I don't want to kill my back and I want to not have to bend weird amounts to make either machines work.
For instance, last weekend I used a zero turn mower that I could not get passed my knees to the reverse position...because the handle bars were too low going from the middle.
My only issue with this and even the single axle is I am 6'4" and have size 14 shoes. No kidding. I don't want to kill my back and I want to not have to bend weird amounts to make either machines work.
For instance, last weekend I used a zero turn mower that I could not get passed my knees to the reverse position...because the handle bars were too low going from the middle.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:56 am to Pectus
The handlebars and the seat adjust on my zero-turn. What is a walk behind tractor? Like a big garden tiller? If you get one of those small tractors make sure it has a front end loader, you'll find it to be very handy.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 11:26 am to eng08
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As for brush piles - try to bury them to get them to degrade quicker. The organic matter from the wood will be great for the soil.
Owning some property, I can tell you one thing....do not ever, under any circumstances, for any reason, bury brush, wood, or anything that will degrade that could otherwise be burned or placed in a pile in the back to rot. This includes animal carcasses and building materials.
That is all.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 11:29 am to Pectus
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I am 6'4" and have size 14 shoes.
subtle.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 12:37 pm to TigerGyp
Posted on 3/23/17 at 12:42 pm to Pectus
I have used the old school gravelys a lot and like the one you linked twice.
They are great if you have storage issues but if you have a place to put a small tractor, they are much easier to use and back savers in the end.
They are great if you have storage issues but if you have a place to put a small tractor, they are much easier to use and back savers in the end.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 2:02 pm to NYCAuburn
If I was you'd I would look at all your options for riding tractors first as far as size goes to fit you. How much land do you have to mow? You'll be able to mow 2-3 times faster maybe more on a driveabke tractor than a walk behind. I don't know your age, but how long do you want to walk to mow?
Unless you are talking about under 1/2 acre to mow, I'd seriously consider a riding tractor as a priority especially as you age.
Unless you are talking about under 1/2 acre to mow, I'd seriously consider a riding tractor as a priority especially as you age.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 3:35 pm to Pectus
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I am 6'4" and have size 14 shoes.
I'm 6'1" and wear a size 12 but also weigh 275 which is about 50 more than I need too and have no problems fitting on my rig. The seat is on slides just like a car and it's not all the way back with me on it.
If a walking tractor is right for you by all means that is what you should buy, all I'm saying is that for my 7 acres I couldn't do without my tractor. I mow about 2.5 and it usually takes me about 1.5 hours. You could do it faster with a zero turn but a ZTR ain't much for picking a load of dirt up and moving it around.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 5:39 pm to Pectus
I just bought a BCS 750 with several attachments. I have about 2.3 acres and this machine is a beast. I'm very happy with my investment.
I have the rear tine tiller, brush hog, dozer blade, chipper/mulcher, pair of ridgers, and the buddy cart.
I have the rear tine tiller, brush hog, dozer blade, chipper/mulcher, pair of ridgers, and the buddy cart.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 11:09 pm to eng08
Looks like a nice tiller. Small tractor would be much more versatile and user friendly, imo of course.
Posted on 3/26/17 at 8:03 am to tx_cajun
Excellent. Thanks for this.
I feel that this is one of the most versatile and simplest to keep and care for.
A riding mower/garden tractor has too many moving parts. The walk behind is 1 engine and it is rather straight forward...even in the handlebar direction switching and add-on attachment.
Do you have that quick coupler for easily connecting all your attachments?
I found a guy on craigslist selling one for $150, with a wide mower deck. Gravely.
I feel that this is one of the most versatile and simplest to keep and care for.
A riding mower/garden tractor has too many moving parts. The walk behind is 1 engine and it is rather straight forward...even in the handlebar direction switching and add-on attachment.
Do you have that quick coupler for easily connecting all your attachments?
I found a guy on craigslist selling one for $150, with a wide mower deck. Gravely.
This post was edited on 3/26/17 at 8:48 am
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