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Tractor
Posted on 12/20/20 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 12/20/20 at 12:07 pm
Recommendations for best small tractor for small farm/house and can handle all property needs without breaking the bank? Diesel or gas?
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Posted on 12/20/20 at 1:07 pm to bengalman
How much property and what kind of work needed.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 1:45 pm to bengalman
Diesel. Without knowing your size requirements, I consider my Deere 4120 small. I use it for everything on 32 acres. I wouldn't want to go smaller for my requirements. I have the tires filled with water/glycol and can move 6x5 round bales. The thing that gets used most is the pallet forks on the self leveling loader. Diesel, hydro tranny, self leveling loader (if avail) are my recommendations.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 1:46 pm to unclejhim
About 20 acres with ~5 cleared with a pond. Trying to decide tractor vs standard riding mower for versatility
Posted on 12/20/20 at 4:57 pm to bengalman
Anything Kubota
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:04 pm to bengalman
For versatility, there is no comparison. Tractor wins hands down.
But if you're working on 15 acres and cutting 5, you might want both.
But if you're working on 15 acres and cutting 5, you might want both.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:24 pm to bengalman
I will soon be selling my Kubota L2800 4WD w/ front-end loader. Where you located at?
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:36 pm to X82ndTiger
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I will soon be selling my Kubota L2800 4WD w/ front-end loader. Where you located at?
In St Tammany parish. Detail on your Kubota?
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:43 pm to DownSouthDave
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For versatility, there is no comparison. Tractor wins hands down. But if you're working on 15 acres and cutting 5, you might want both.
So ultimately which tractor would work as a excellent mower too. Kubotas have much better pricing than the deere
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:44 pm to bengalman
Let me get back to you tomorrow if you don’t mind. Email address?
Posted on 12/20/20 at 7:56 pm to bengalman
For mowing, the best tractor is one with turf tires. They won't rut up your yard like other types. You'd have to check out the differences between belly and 3ph mowers.
I have 23 acres in St. Tammany. Front 6 acres gets cut with a zero turn and the back gets taken care of with a tractor.
I have 23 acres in St. Tammany. Front 6 acres gets cut with a zero turn and the back gets taken care of with a tractor.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 8:37 pm to DownSouthDave
Kubota or Mahindra are great tractors. JD are also fantastic but you pay extra for the green.
I’d say 4WD and Front End Loader are necessary. Implements and size will really depend on what you are planning to do. I have a 35 hp and it does most of what I need. A little smaller or a little larger depending on what you’re planning to run.
If you only have 5 acres cleared/cuttable, I’d also suggest using a Zero Turn to mow. We’ve had a couple threads on here about the difference, and to me the speed and comfort of the ZT is way better than a tractor with belly or finishing mower. You can also cut all around the house, less chance for ruts, and maneuver around trees and other fixtures much better.
I’d say 4WD and Front End Loader are necessary. Implements and size will really depend on what you are planning to do. I have a 35 hp and it does most of what I need. A little smaller or a little larger depending on what you’re planning to run.
If you only have 5 acres cleared/cuttable, I’d also suggest using a Zero Turn to mow. We’ve had a couple threads on here about the difference, and to me the speed and comfort of the ZT is way better than a tractor with belly or finishing mower. You can also cut all around the house, less chance for ruts, and maneuver around trees and other fixtures much better.
Posted on 12/20/20 at 9:00 pm to bengalman
Tractor
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:12 am to nsudemon10
Thanks for the info. It appears that I will need both at 1 time or another so leaning towards getting a tractor first to work on it to do some maintenance while I'm building my house then get a ZT after I move in for the regular "fast" cuts.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 7:22 am to X82ndTiger
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Email address?
name2175@gmail
Posted on 12/21/20 at 8:21 am to bengalman
Look at LS Tractors. They are solid tractors and priced much lower than Kubota or Mahindra.
Check out Big B Sales in Sicily Island, Louisiana. They have clients from all over the state, southern Arkansas, and from Mississippi. They offer tractor/trailer packages as well. At times they even have used models.
Big B Sales
Check out Big B Sales in Sicily Island, Louisiana. They have clients from all over the state, southern Arkansas, and from Mississippi. They offer tractor/trailer packages as well. At times they even have used models.
Big B Sales
This post was edited on 12/21/20 at 8:23 am
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:10 am to X82ndTiger
Message me I'm interested
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:22 am to bengalman
Definitely a tractor. Diesel, 4wd with a bucket. These are non negotiable in my book. We have a Kubota 2320 that fits our needs perfectly, its small but able to do a little bush hogging twice a year and move mulch and top soil with the bucket.
Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:33 am to LSUtigerME
quote:I agree on the Kubota. I've had mine for 13 years. Make sure you get the front end loader, I can't remember the last time I used a wheel barrow. Bought the mowing deck for it a few years back and it works great. Thought about getting a new one with the drive on, because mine's a bitch to take off. Also, get a quick hitch. I can't stress that enough. You may have a need for the back hoe attachment, I thought I would use it, but I don't know when I had it on the tractor. I really need to sell that.
Kubota or Mahindra are great tractors. JD are also fantastic but you pay extra for the green.
I’d say 4WD and Front End Loader are necessary. Implements and size will really depend on what you are planning to do. I have a 35 hp and it does most of what I need. A little smaller or a little larger depending on what you’re planning to run.
If you only have 5 acres cleared/cuttable, I’d also suggest using a Zero Turn to mow. We’ve had a couple threads on here about the difference, and to me the speed and comfort of the ZT is way better than a tractor with belly or finishing mower. You can also cut all around the house, less chance for ruts, and maneuver around trees and other fixtures much better.
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