Re: What size tractor to bush hog 10 acres

Posted by Scott (TN) on June 05, 2002 at 06:42:23 from (138.164.194.139):

In Reply to: What size tractor to bush hog 10 acres posted by Jeff Heims on June 04, 2002 at 21:06:41:

As stated in the posts, there is a Farmall M with a loader for sale in the Photo Ads. One this size would do anything that needs to be done on 10 acres; and have power to spare!!!! Knowing a little bit about AR, you may wish to look for a tractor that has a wide front end, especially if the property is hilly or has holes, ditch, etc. The idea that a narrow front end tractor is easier to roll over is just not true, one can roll a wide front just as easy; however, a wide front will provide a better sense of comfort (safety) while operating the machine. You may also wish to search for a “utility” model tractor instead of a “row crop” (search for definitions in the archives). Reason is that the utility models have a lower center of gravity. For example, you would sit “on” the Farmall M or H, but you would feel that you are sitting “in” a Ford 801 series tractor.
Finding a tractor with a front end loader (FEL) for 3000 or less may prove difficult and a wide front end will add dollars to the price, as the wide front is, to most, very desirable on these older machines.
Be sure that you really need a front end loader; my experience is after I was done using the FEL for what I needed it for, it was just in the way. Took off the FEL and now it sits under the shed. Do use it some times but may have been better (cheaper?) to hire out the work. Also, power steering is a godsend when operating a FEL. I do not have it and wish I did. Will give you a good workout however!
Take your time; drive several models/brands, read the posts and the archives for each message board on this web site. The information in those archives will give you valuable knowledge on what to inspect when looking at tractors. If you study the archives, you will begin to see a pattern of problems associated with each brand/model of tractor, and the different solutions to those problems. If you have questions about a specific model of tractor, post that on the message board associated with that brand and you will be surprised at the responses. All of the people on these boards are very knowledgeable, and are very willing to share that knowledge. Most can speak from YEARS of experience—you will not find that in any tech/service manual. Also, most will give an honest opinion, not a salesman’s line.

One word of caution! These old tractors are VERY addicting. I found owning one was not enough (and I really only NEED one). Now have three and continue to search for more. Even my son (17) has the addiction and now wants to start with tractor pulling

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