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tnbowhunter · 02-21-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi all, first post but a long time lurker.

G-force your land looks similar to mine except mine has more trees.

I recently purchased a Yanmar 2220D for putting in food plots and for general garden work. The Yanny replaced my old Ferguson TO 30. Although the Ferguson is a good old tractor it does not compare to the Yanny on the hills.

Anything that is "scary" on your ATV will certainly be dangerous on your tractor, no matter what size or make it is. I know this from experience as I also have a Polaris 500 Sportsman that will handle the slopes and hills way better than any tractor. The ATV will have very different handling characteristics than a tractor because of the lower center of gravity.

On the first couple of pics that you show I would be very hesitant to use my tractor on. If it were a have to case I guess you could go up and down but absolutley no side hilling. Also remember that any attatchment, FEL, box scrape, disc, mower, etc. will change the handling characteristics of your tractor.

The best advice I can give is to just use common sense but always err on the side of safety. If and when you do buy a tractor go slow and learn as you go. Also, from looking at your pics a 4X4 tractor is a must.

Good luck to ya!!!

02-21-2008, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
tnbowhunter Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Tennessee Posts: 37	Re: Help selecting a tractor for steep brush clearing. Hi all, first post but a long time lurker. G-force your land looks similar to mine except mine has more trees. I recently purchased a Yanmar 2220D for putting in food plots and for general garden work. The Yanny replaced my old Ferguson TO 30. Although the Ferguson is a good old tractor it does not compare to the Yanny on the hills. Anything that is "scary" on your ATV will certainly be dangerous on your tractor, no matter what size or make it is. I know this from experience as I also have a Polaris 500 Sportsman that will handle the slopes and hills way better than any tractor. The ATV will have very different handling characteristics than a tractor because of the lower center of gravity. On the first couple of pics that you show I would be very hesitant to use my tractor on. If it were a have to case I guess you could go up and down but absolutley no side hilling. Also remember that any attatchment, FEL, box scrape, disc, mower, etc. will change the handling characteristics of your tractor. The best advice I can give is to just use common sense but always err on the side of safety. If and when you do buy a tractor go slow and learn as you go. Also, from looking at your pics a 4X4 tractor is a must. Good luck to ya!!!