Also might consider the ease of getting spare parts and service when choosing a tractor. You don't want to have to drive by another brand/dealer to get your tractor serviced.
I had very good luck with the Mahindra I had. I would buy one again, the only thing I would do different is go bigger and get a cab. It was 4x4 and had a front loader.I am going to look into financing. I've been giving a lot of thought towards this and I think having something on the property full time will be very useful. Skid is out of the question to buy since its wayyy out of my price range. I'm going to look into financing a tractor. Any particular brand or model tractor anyone recommends? Kubota? Ford? Red? I'm looking for something that can grade a driveway twice a year, assist with drainage swale, tow some trees that I've felled, a trailer, level ground, move stuff (like a motorized wheel barrow), and random light to medium duty tasks. The biggest thing will it'll have to be able to dig a little and move some dirt around.
30hp diesel (because I take Bob's word on that) is the minimum I'm looking at. I'd prefer 35 but I think I'm getting too big for my property at that point. Probably heading out to look at a few different dealerships this weekend. Northwest is right down 199 and I'll swing by.
Interesting thread.
I have to clear about five acres of land of high native grasses, scrub brush, Mesquite, and Huisache.
The land is fairly level and well above any flood plain.
Will have to continue to keep that land cleared indefinitely.
Tractor? If so, what HP and brush cutter?
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Be well.
This. It affects the response.Why. Serious question..
Once cleared, what is the primary use of the land?
If you just want to keep the Mesquite and brush down pay somebody to mow it once or twice a year.To clear fields of fire -- why else?
Thanks.
I have a Kioti CK30HST. Been good so far. Any questions I might be able to help.So I think I'm ending up with a Kioti CK30. It a 30 horse (25 at PTO) and am able to get it with front loader, box blade, and a very nice trailer for under $19.4 g's (although it'll be financed). It's a Tier 3 engine so I don't have to deal with all the EPA bullshit. I just wish they put the clutch out a little further from the seat on any of these things. I'll have to see if I can figure out a way to rig the clutch further back without compromising safety or functionality.