Plan on keeping the trails cleared enough to avoid damaging the tractor. Only going to be using it for pulling out downed trees. Can take our time doing it. Won't be felling any near the tractor. Hoping to get a winch for the back of it, therefore the backhoe won't be on it. Aren't
R4's more puncture resistant? I believe they have more plys in their sidewalls. Besides, what did they invent tire chains, grill guards and skid plates for?
If we want to do any serious logging, there are plenty of guys with skidders around here looking for work (if the mills are buying).
Not too worried about the snowblower. Have seen one power through almost 4' of fairly packed snow with no trouble. If there's too much, there's always the loader
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Can only (maybe) afford one machine, so has to be multi-purpose. Would prefer new, don't want to end up with a used one someone put the wrong hydraulic oil in
Thanks for the thoughts. There's always more to think about.
Barry-what is in that picture? A bear?