Just bought a few acres, need recommendations on vehicle to help work it.

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Don’t want to break the bank.

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Gonna need to be a little more specific on this as it means different to different people.

A side by side with a dump bed would be my recommendation but a great machine would be a Kawasaki Mule but it starts in the $15k neighborhood.

Mahindra Roxor.

I'm 4 years into my 4 acres and I'm currently running an LS 2030H 27HP compact tractor and an Polaris Ranger 800: Use them both weekly and couldn't do the work and maintenance without them.

I went gently used on the tractor and scored it for $7500 with 300 hrs: having that loader has been the best investment I've ever made. HST is great so my wife can use it too. Forks stay on it most the time to move stuff and pick up limbs. Can do the driveway and dirt work I need with this little tractor as well.

Polaris is a rolling tool box with a dump bed. I bought it for $4k with 900hrs and it's been a work horse for me. The dump bed is constantly utlized for us and I keep the chainsaw and tools in it.

My strategy was to buy solid used equipment then upgrade. But both these machines turned out to be rock solid and I haven't found a reason to spend the crazy money they're currently asking for new machines. And I use both weekly and depend on them! Be picky and carefull buying simliar machines used and they'll pay dividends to you for years

Used tractor with loader
Used mule 4010

Tractor for sure, you'd be amazed at the work you can do. Used implements can be found for a good deal if you're patient.

Mule 4010 Trans will fit a tremendous amount of tools/wood/crap in the bed and last forever.

I'd buy used. No sense in spending new money to beat the hell out of it clearing your property. Once your done, sell and upgrade if you want.

That may do the trick.

I don’t need much.

Honestly just help moving stuff around. It’s not a ton of land but it’s more work than I thought it’d be.

My 44 year old arse told my wife that all I’ll need is a wheelbarrow.

My body is telling me differently

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I’ve got all the fallen branches collected.

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Are you trying to leave this a natural as possible? Or more like a park?
If natural, I wouldn't do anything with the fallen branches, unless they are in your pathways.

I use this dump trailer from Home Depot. It's tough and awesome. I pull it behind my riding mower. We absolutely abuse it and it never misses a beat.

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My 44 year old arse told my wife that all I’ll need is a wheelbarrow. My body is telling me differently

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it’s more work than I thought it’d be.

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and taking about .5 acres to plant some vegetables.

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Please let us know how much work the garden was and how you plan on downsizing next year.

I’d get a compact tractor with a front end loader and a little utility trailer you can pull with it. Later on you can add a box blade, tiller, bush hog, etc.

I think you’d get the most bang for your buck going this route.