Posted by mark on October 29, 2008 at 12:15:04 from (172.165.62.92):
In Reply to: Need a tractor! posted by FarmerLin on October 29, 2008 at 11:19:33:
Good for you! I'm all for anybody living their dream to own and work the soil.
Ten acres where you bought was anything but cheap, and probably represents a sizable investment on your part.
You don't need a large 80 horse machine, but just remember this: You can do small work with a big tractor, but you can't do big work with a small tractor. Now, that sounds simplistic, but it is so very true.
Buy yourself a fairly late model tractor 10-15 years old that has been well cared for. Beware of a unit that has been used strictly as a loader tractor. That work is very hard on front axles and clutches. I do suggest that you buy a front end loader though....it is the handiest piece of equipment you can own. Maybe, if finances allow, you should consider a new tractor in the 40-50 horsepower range. This is a nice size chore tractor. You are going to find that regardless of make, most of the tractors in that class will be foreign made or have a lot of foreign made components. I don't like it, but that's the way it is. DO NOT buy a Chinese built tractor. Some day they may produce a good machine, but that isn't now. Don't be colorblind as to brand. There is good and bad in all the major makes and most, are quite good.
This is an antique tractor site and I own one and have owned several..but for day to day use, get yourself a modern machine.
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