Posted by Ryan Browne on October 10, 2013 at 16:35:12 from (107.195.170.58):
Hello, my name is Ryan. I live in Western Wisconsin, near the Twin Cities. My wife and I grow vegetables on a small scale for the wholesale market, we also make maple syrup in the spring and I run a hydraulic bandsaw mill (Timberking B20). I am looking for recommendations on a new (to me) utility tractor. Currently we do everything we need with two 8Ns, which mostly means plowing and tilling the area we plant, which is actually only about an acre, mowing about 5 acres with a bushhog, skidding a few logs for the mill, and moving snow with a backblade. I would like to be using a different tractor in the next couple of years, mostly because with the mill, something with a loader would be a great help. I am looking for some recommendations on some models to look at. I have a little experience fixing the 8Ns, so I am familiar with old gas tractors. I definitely want something larger, I am thinking in the 40-60hp range, so either gas or diesel is an option. Right now I am more comfortable with gas, I know the benefits of diesel, but the tractors cost more and the fuel costs more. Also, if I want to use it in winter I think gas would be a little easier to deal with. Also, I want something that can lift a decent capacity in the bucket, maybe 2k lbs if that's not too much to ask. More would be better. Three point hitch and pto are a must for me. Also, it would be cool if I could move the thing around on a trailer if need be, no long distances, but if I could pull it with my 3/4 ton ford, that would be great, not a deal breaker though. Regarding 2wd vs. 4wd I think 2wd is all that is in the budget right now. I know that 4wd is a great tool, but I am thinking of something in the $4-7k range for now. So, I have looked into the IH 504, 560, 574, 656, and a couple of others, what else should I look at? I am up in the air about gear vs. hydro right now and would appreciate input on that too. I won't be using the loader every day, so I'm thinking gears, maybe with a reverse shuttle if I can find something like that. Well I hope I've given enough info to get some responses, this looks like a great site with tons of info, and I look forward to getting to know everyone.
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