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re: First Time Buyer of a Tractor
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:59 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:59 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
My fam has a couple of the E series tractors by John Deere. They have been work horses for us. We bought them new due to the 5 year warranty plan that was offered as you pay your tractor down. We thought that was a pretty sweet deal. Are they still doing 0% APR?
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Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:07 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
4x4 with bucket in the 40 to 60 hp range and u can do anything you want to do with it.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:15 am to WPsportsman
I'm no expert but here's my two cents. I drove both 2 and 4 wheel drive smaller John Deeres (~50hp I think) in college and grad school. I would spend days on them. The 4x4 was never really "needed" but it made life a lot easier. The front end loader is a also a must imo.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:20 am to WPsportsman
I was on your shoes a few years ago. We lived in Denham Springs and decided to move to the country to get away from the hustle and bustle. We wanted to raise our kids in the country.
We have 90 acres with about 10 in pasture. I mainly use the tractor to keep up fence rows, spread gravel, cut grass, and maintain food plots. I researched JD, Mahindra, New Holland, LS, and Kubota. They are all fine machines and dealer support was the deciding factor for me.
I ended up with a new Kubota MX5100 4wd with a FEL. It has been a great machine and I've only done regular maintenance to it other than blowing a hyd hose. There are 4 Kubota dealers within 1.5 hours of
me so that makes filters and such easy to get. You can go wrong with JD or Kubota. I think it's personal preference and dealer support once you have it narrowed down. Let us know what you decide.
We have 90 acres with about 10 in pasture. I mainly use the tractor to keep up fence rows, spread gravel, cut grass, and maintain food plots. I researched JD, Mahindra, New Holland, LS, and Kubota. They are all fine machines and dealer support was the deciding factor for me.
I ended up with a new Kubota MX5100 4wd with a FEL. It has been a great machine and I've only done regular maintenance to it other than blowing a hyd hose. There are 4 Kubota dealers within 1.5 hours of
me so that makes filters and such easy to get. You can go wrong with JD or Kubota. I think it's personal preference and dealer support once you have it narrowed down. Let us know what you decide.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:27 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
I would look for the best deal on a 40-50ish HP 4x4 with a front end loader in something like a Kubota or Deere, from a local dealer. As far as implements, a box blade and bush hog are must haves; a disc is also nice to have. If you are looking at cattle, a 3 point spear is a must for moving round bales.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:55 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Do yourself a huge favor and go talk to a kubota dealer before you buy anything. Kubota has a manufacturers insurance policy that they provide on their tractor when you finance through kubota that is second to none! It absolutely does not matter what happens to the tractor everything is covered including a full replacement new tractor! I have friends that went there cash in hand to buy tractor outright and left with it financed because of the insurance. One of them got his new tractor 2 months prior to the flood and after the flood got a brand new one through kubota with their insurance.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:57 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Some good info so far in this thread. One thing I'll add is don't buy what you can rent. If you're managing 20 acres of pasture then you'll need to plan for winter grass. Many people will just scratch the ground with a disc to plant rye grass but if that's the only thing you'll need a disc for then maybe look into renting a drill from your local co-op when it's time to plant each year.
Any one of the tractors listed in the 40-50hp range will be all you need. Just don't go crazy on implements until you know you'll actually need them.
Any one of the tractors listed in the 40-50hp range will be all you need. Just don't go crazy on implements until you know you'll actually need them.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:12 am to bj0969
The insurance pays. My next door neighbor has a 7040 cab tractor that is prone to glass breaking. They had replaced the driver door 2x in the last 2 years using the insurance. They also replaced the AC compressor. There is a deductible but I'm not sure on how much.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:20 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
I have a kubota I am looking to sale and go larger.
It is 32hp with FEL 4x4. Has 5' bush hog, small set of discs, box blade, grader blade with it.
My dad and I bought a place and I need a cab on the tractor for him to handle the heat in summers plus a bigger tractor to manage the 50+ acres that needs maintained.
If interested I can discuss with you
It is 32hp with FEL 4x4. Has 5' bush hog, small set of discs, box blade, grader blade with it.
My dad and I bought a place and I need a cab on the tractor for him to handle the heat in summers plus a bigger tractor to manage the 50+ acres that needs maintained.
If interested I can discuss with you
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:24 am to weisertiger
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Length of a bushhog X 5 = minimum hp needed to pull that bushhog
Lenthe of a bushhog X 5 + 10 = ideal hp to pull that bushhog at optimum performance
Kubota and Deere are at the top. I prefer kubota
Get 4X4 and a front end loader
I did the same thing you are doing 3 years ago. I'm up to 4 head of cattle. I bought a used Kubota with a front end loader 4x4. I have relatives with Mihindra and Massey that are very pleased with them. Get the front end loader and 4x4. Also look at how easy it is to remove the front end loader. It'll save diesel cutting with the loader off. My kubota has been great.
Id get 50+HP and I'd get the largest Bushhog it will run. It'll save you a ton of time. My in-laws have a 60+Hp Mihindra with a 10 ft bushhog and its a beast when cutting. I'd also highly recommend getting forks or a hay spear to move round bales around. My 32hp is a little light for moving them but I can get it done slowly with a few nerves.
For what you're doing get bushhog, forks and a disk. Thats all i'd start off with.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:32 am to FelicianaTigerfan
John Deere does have 0% financing for 60 months.
The Kubota insurance certainly sounds handy for a newbie like me.
I'm trying to hold myself back from buying every implement. No need to buy every implement, when renting the ones I rarely use may be better solution.
The Kubota insurance certainly sounds handy for a newbie like me.
I'm trying to hold myself back from buying every implement. No need to buy every implement, when renting the ones I rarely use may be better solution.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:38 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Buy a little more tractor than you think you need. Also, with 23 acres, I'd think a front end loader is a must.
If you plan on doing any planting, go ahead and spend the money on a 5 ft tiller. It'll be the best $1500 you ever spent.
All those brands make great units. Mahindra is good but they're heavy as hell if you plan on hauling it anywhere.
If someone gave me a blank check, I'd probably get a Kubota.
If you plan on doing any planting, go ahead and spend the money on a 5 ft tiller. It'll be the best $1500 you ever spent.
All those brands make great units. Mahindra is good but they're heavy as hell if you plan on hauling it anywhere.
If someone gave me a blank check, I'd probably get a Kubota.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:44 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
If you are on facebook there are several buy/sell groups on there. I am a member of of the Mississippi farm equip for sale group. I pretty much have what I need but still like to look. There was a Woods 7ft brush bull cutter on there last week for 1500. It looked to be in really good shape. That's a 3500-4K cutter.
Craigslist has some good deals also on implements but you need to be ready to buy when you see it. The good deals don't last long.
Craigslist has some good deals also on implements but you need to be ready to buy when you see it. The good deals don't last long.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:44 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
How much are you trying to spend?
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:51 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
My advice is to get bigger than what you think you need. As far as brand goes I'll agree with Downshift in that I believe JD is the best. I bought a JD 5065E 4WD with loader 2 years ago and it's been great so far.
Prior to the Deere I had a Mahindra 40hp. It was a nice tractor but not near big enough for my needs. I have 60 acres here at home and I help my FIL with hay and such at his place.
For 20-30 acres I'd go with a 40-50hp 4WD with a loader, 6' bush hog, box blade, & disk.
Prior to the Deere I had a Mahindra 40hp. It was a nice tractor but not near big enough for my needs. I have 60 acres here at home and I help my FIL with hay and such at his place.
For 20-30 acres I'd go with a 40-50hp 4WD with a loader, 6' bush hog, box blade, & disk.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 10:00 am to jimjackandjose
I don't have an exact dollar figure in mind just yet. Presently, I'm gathering information before I go to the Dealers so I will be able to speak the language. I will then see what deals or packages they have to offer.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 10:23 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Where are you located?
Posted on 12/26/16 at 10:32 am to pdubya76
I'm a lifelong Tiger Fan located in Jackson, MS surrounded by Rebels & Bulldogs.
Closing on some land in about a month in NW Madison County therefore I need to tackle the steep learning curve on land, livestock and machinery. Loving it so far.
BTW, this Outdoor Board is the best when it comes to getting good advice and a few laughs along the way.
Closing on some land in about a month in NW Madison County therefore I need to tackle the steep learning curve on land, livestock and machinery. Loving it so far.
BTW, this Outdoor Board is the best when it comes to getting good advice and a few laughs along the way.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:02 pm to tigerfootball123
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There's no since in getting a John Deere if the shop is 3 hours away and a Kubota shop is 30 minutes away
This may be the most important information, unless you can do you on repairs.
Most of us who grew up on farms learned how to repair everything, but if I were buying today I would consider the closest dealer first
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:04 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
You ever travel south of Jackson on I 55? If so, take a look at Farmbelt equipment in Brookhaven. I started using them for parts and service. I bought my tractor at another dealer but Farmbelt folks are top notch to deal with. They treat you great whether buying a tractor or oil and filters. They have a large selection of Kubota tractors and all the implements. It's on Hwy 84 south of Brookhaven.
On a side note, I looked hard at mahindra tractors when I was shopping. The 4530 was at the top of my list and appears to be a hell of a machine. One thing that I noticed was every mahindra tractor over a couple years old was faded out pink. I just wondered if they cut corners on paint what else did they cut corners on. Just my observation.
On a side note, I looked hard at mahindra tractors when I was shopping. The 4530 was at the top of my list and appears to be a hell of a machine. One thing that I noticed was every mahindra tractor over a couple years old was faded out pink. I just wondered if they cut corners on paint what else did they cut corners on. Just my observation.
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