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re: First Time Buyer of a Tractor
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:24 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:24 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
If you skip the front end loader, you will regret it fyi. It's a must.
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Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:26 pm to SportTiger1
A front end loader is extremely nice, but is typically a $4k option and is not nearly a neccesity for everyone. The only thing you absolutely must have it for is double stacking round bales, which not everyone does. Otherwise, you can make due without.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:31 pm to SportTiger1
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If you skip the front end loader, you will regret it fyi. It's a must.
True statement
Posted on 12/26/16 at 12:41 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
nothing runs like a Deere, Had mine 10 yrs now and no problems, done everything with it. Bush-hog, PTO post hole digger, box blade, middle buster, boom lift and the best- PTO power tiller
Posted on 12/26/16 at 1:07 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Definitely a lot more money, but it extends the use of a tractor from 10 things to 50. Although I'm thinking of it from a deer hunting/lease perspective instead of farming.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 1:39 pm to SportTiger1
We built a house 3 yrs ago and it the fel was a huge help. I used for unloading lumber, lifting laminated beams, pushing piles of scrap and the list goes on. I even used it to lift my gun safe onto the front porch when moving in. The house has raised porches and that would have been a pain. I put the safe on a pallet and set it at the front door.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:20 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
I bought a Kubota 4060 4wd with FEL and skid steer bucket attachment. The FEL got me out of a mud hole that 4wd could not. Get bushhog, disc, box blade, and skid steer forks. The 4060 has seemed under powered at times and has gottwn bogged down when cutting and discing in wet areas.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:20 pm to Hatcher Hall Shrink
I bought a Kubota 4060 4wd with FEL and skid steer bucket attachment. The FEL got me out of a mud hole that 4wd could not. Get bushhog, disc, box blade, and skid steer forks. The 4060 has seemed under powered at times and has gottwn bogged down when cutting and discing in wet areas.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:32 pm to BSL966
How are you going to feed the cattle? This will go a long way to answering what size tractor you need. Buying hay? You have to have a way to handle it.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 4:38 pm to pdubya76
Yea there's no doubt it's a tremendous improvement in capability and since OP doesn't seem to have a budget, he's either cool with spending a ton of money or has no idea what he's getting into 
he might come back with a 100 horse cab and air 4wd with auto steer for all we know.
A front end loader and 4wd are the two big ticket options people generally have to decide between because of budget. I personally would probably get four wheel drive just because of my needs, but a 2wd tractor with ballasted tires and a front end loader is a very capable machine.
he might come back with a 100 horse cab and air 4wd with auto steer for all we know. A front end loader and 4wd are the two big ticket options people generally have to decide between because of budget. I personally would probably get four wheel drive just because of my needs, but a 2wd tractor with ballasted tires and a front end loader is a very capable machine.
Posted on 12/26/16 at 9:09 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I've had nothing but Orange in my barn for 15 years- tractor, mower, and UTV. Can't say enough good things about Kubota. Wouldn't pass on a JD either. Dad has had them for years and swears by them.
I'll emphatically agree with those who say 4WD and a FEL are a must. Shouldn't own a piece of property without them. Also agree with going bigger then you think you'll need. Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
I'll emphatically agree with those who say 4WD and a FEL are a must. Shouldn't own a piece of property without them. Also agree with going bigger then you think you'll need. Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:35 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I am getting an idea what I need from reading what y'all have to say, but I don't know what all this costs. My budget is whatever I can spend and not have my wife fuss.
I may be like that guy in the check-out line at the grocery store who has to start putting stuff back so he can check out.
In regards to feeding the cattle. I will be using hay and I like the idea of planting winter grass but I'm open to any other ideas someone may have.
I may be like that guy in the check-out line at the grocery store who has to start putting stuff back so he can check out.
In regards to feeding the cattle. I will be using hay and I like the idea of planting winter grass but I'm open to any other ideas someone may have.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 5:57 am to Hatcher Hall Shrink
Yea Im clowning I know where you're at with this. If you shop wisely you could probably get this part done for $30k or less. Shop used implements also. There's good deals to be had on used bushhogs, hay spears, etc if you have the time and patience to wait and look.
You don't necessarily have to plant rye grass, but your hay bill will be outrageous in the winter if you don't. You'll end up planting something.
You don't necessarily have to plant rye grass, but your hay bill will be outrageous in the winter if you don't. You'll end up planting something.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 6:51 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I'm definitely a comparison shopper and am fine with used but am skittish I'll get scammed since I'm new to the field. Therefore I'm going to start with a dealer and then over time branch out as my knowledge in the field grows. Also the 0% financing and the insurance programs look pretty enticing.
Pdubya76 talked about a Mississippi group on Facebook that buys and sells farm equipment. This and this alone may finally get me to join Facebook.
Pdubya76 talked about a Mississippi group on Facebook that buys and sells farm equipment. This and this alone may finally get me to join Facebook.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 7:08 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
If buying new, I'd check the fine print and be sure of which maintenance procedures I could do myself without voiding the warranty, too.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 8:42 am to BFIV
Most average users are going to change oils and filters. It cost a little more but I buy Kubota filters and oil. It may not do any of good but there is no question if there was a warranty issue. I also kept the receipts.
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