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Originally Posted by orgt  I've been researching tracs for use in a growing vineyard (slated to go to 50+ acres) but manufacturers' info isn't that great, especiallly when it comes to petty little details such as the actual width of the machine. We're got 8 ft. rows so we're looking for something that's no wider than 60 inches (62 max, and even that's awfully tight when the vines start shooting out like a bunch of happy green fools in the Spring.) We have a fairly powerful sprayer so cab with AC will be a must. Reasonable PTO power will do, no need for huge stuff there.
Many of the small but strong tracs I've found seem to not have the cab option, but I could be wrong there. Anyhow, what are YOU running, fellow TBNetsters?
I'd love to hear specifics if at all possible (brand, model # with any options/mods, etc.) and of course what your experience with the tractor actually WORKING the vines has been like (as opposed to what many dealers tell us, if you get my meaning...) Thanks so much for any help! |
My vineyard consists of 12 vines (CA Concord and Catawba) on two 30-ft long trellises, 10 ft apart. So I can't help you on vineyard tractors unless you consider my Bolens garden tractor as one of those.
My first tractor was a 2005 Kubota B7510HST that has a 48" track that would meet your requirement. However, as far as I know, there's no cab available for that 7510 so you'd have to get into your hazmat suit to spray the grapes.
However, I did a little research. Here're a few suggestions:
Fendt
YouTube - Fendt Vineyard Tractor
Deutz
YouTube - DEUTZ AGROPLUS 75 s ASOPIA-GREECE ( )
Some folks just spray and to heck with the biohazard
YouTube - Angad 240D in Spraying Operation
If I had the bucks, I'd go with this New Holland TNV-A
New 2005 New Holland TNV A Vineyard Tractors at Novlan Brothers