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G-force · 02-21-2008, 02:12 AM

Let me first start off by saying, I have never bought or owned a tractor. I am as green as it gets on the subject.

I have been reading around, and I have searched, but I figured I could start a new thread with some pictures of my specific needs.

We live on 5 acres. I would estimate at least 2-3 acres being sloping fields of brush that gets as tall as 4-5 ft in the spring and summer time. I will probably be clearing these fields 2-3 times a year as well as doing other small tasks around the property. Nothing major.

My concern is that the incline of some of our fields is so steep that a tractor will not be stable or safe traveling on some of the more extreme sloped areas.

Here are a few pictures of my land for reference. I took them today. Believe me when I tell you it is alot steeper than it looks. When it is wet, it is very hard to walk down without slipping. My ATV can even be a little scary going up it. I am an experienced ATV rider, and I would never ride sideways on some of the slopes.

I have been looking at the JD 2320 and 3X20 tractors with HST. Specifically the 2320 with 200x front loader and tow behind rotary cutter. I have found a local deal on this machine with only 35 hours and am really considering pulling the trigger on it. Do you think this machine could handle my tasks?

I appreciate any feedback I can get.

02-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
G-force New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gaston, Oregon Posts: 24	Help selecting a tractor for steep brush clearing. Let me first start off by saying, I have never bought or owned a tractor. I am as green as it gets on the subject. I have been reading around, and I have searched, but I figured I could start a new thread with some pictures of my specific needs. We live on 5 acres. I would estimate at least 2-3 acres being sloping fields of brush that gets as tall as 4-5 ft in the spring and summer time. I will probably be clearing these fields 2-3 times a year as well as doing other small tasks around the property. Nothing major. My concern is that the incline of some of our fields is so steep that a tractor will not be stable or safe traveling on some of the more extreme sloped areas. Here are a few pictures of my land for reference. I took them today. Believe me when I tell you it is alot steeper than it looks. When it is wet, it is very hard to walk down without slipping. My ATV can even be a little scary going up it. I am an experienced ATV rider, and I would never ride sideways on some of the slopes. I have been looking at the JD 2320 and 3X20 tractors with HST. Specifically the 2320 with 200x front loader and tow behind rotary cutter. I have found a local deal on this machine with only 35 hours and am really considering pulling the trigger on it. Do you think this machine could handle my tasks? I appreciate any feedback I can get.