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Old 03-24-2007, 08:22 AM   #27 (permalink)
Farmwithjunk
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Default Re: Need help buying tractor for dad

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Originally Posted by nrrd
Hay fields are flat to rolling. Pastures are rolling for the most part. One very steep pasture which Dad uses a small tractor with 5' bush hog to cover and small tractor with 200 to 300 pound spreader to apply fertilize.
With that in mind, 141hp of the 1466 is like duck hunting with a howitzer. 85 or 90hp will do everything he has to do. 4WD and a cab will allow it done safe and comfortable.
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