Posted by canadianragweed on June 06, 2013 at 19:43:57 from (64.234.78.15):
I currently have a diesel 841 that is not running all that well but I do not think it is anything major yet although I know little about tractors and engines. Basically just from what I read in the last 4 days. (leaks oil, smokes, fuel pump issues maybe, etc.) This tractor has some sentimental value as my great grandfather bought it new, my grandpa drove it and tore it up, my Dad kind of restored it, and my grandma gave it to me. I don't really want to get rid of it but I also do not need a tractor and a backhoe.
My problem is I have a 1.5 acre tract in a spread out neighborhood just outside of town. That seems like nothing but I have this creek/spring running through my lot that is 9' deep in places as the previous owners didn't build a retaining wall for 30 years. Everyone else's lot looks amazing with a 3' deep creek and St. Augustine. I want to fill this in for 100' and put culverts in it. Then cover it flat and have an awesome yard. I am a HVACR contractor so I have crane buddies to lift culverts in place (not an issue).
I want to move about 300 yards of red dirt clay and sandy loam top soil around to achieve this goal. Is there any way possible to attach a front end loader to this tractor and be happy with it with no power steering and it not have an undue stress on the tractor? I am 30 yrs old and in shape so just hard to turn is not an issue. Or should I bite the bullet and go get a newer backhoe? I'm not rich or anything so I am thinking maybe 15k for a small backhoe in East Texas market. What are my options? Is this the best option? Will I regret selling the tractor? Should I talk my wife into letting me have both for awhile then sell the backhoe when I don't need it anymore? Any suggestions on how to do that?
Stumped all of you on that last one huh. Thanks, Scott.
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