Browns329
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2009
- Messages
- 65
- Location
- Southern New Jersey
- Tractor
- Kubota L4240, HST, LA854 Loader with QA bucket
Below is a clip from my thread on buying my first tractor. I think I may buy something this week (30-40 hp range). Maybe a Kubota L4240. Here are my implement questions:
1. Based on the tasks listed below, what implements are a "must have"? I do not want to buy every implement out there if I don't really need them,especially just getting started. My BIL says I can probably do most anything with the FEL bucket. For fence posts, I can probably borrow my his skid steer with auger, and if/when I ever get the lawn renovated I can probably borrow his seeding equipment.
2. Should I buy any implements with the new tractor (could be financed), or can I get a better deal at Tractor Supply or somewhere else? Or look for used ones? I don't think I need super heavy duty commercial stuff, but I don't want some lightweight cheap stuff that will bend and get beat up either. I would rather spend a few extra dollars for something that will last a while. A local junkyard has some used implements out for sale, but they look like they were pretty rusted and just painted to look nice.
3. How does a toothbar connect to a FEL bucket, and what are they used for? I assume they are better for digging dirt than a standard bucket, but can they be used for digging out stumps if I don't have a backhoe? I didn't think I would use a backhoe enough to justify the cost...and again, I could probably borrow my BIL's on occasion to dig trenches for pipe, etc.
Thank you!
I recently purchased 5 acres and about 3-4 acres is light woods (fairly level). I intend to use the tractor for clearing, grading, and installing fencing. Manure clean up, moving hay, etc. for some animals. Occasional snow plowing 300 foot paved driveway and gravel drives. Landscaping such as moving mulch, stone, and prepping areas for grass. I grew up working on a farm/nursery, so I may eventually plant an acre or so with trees and/or vegetables. Working on the farm, I am pretty familiar with the use of various types of tractors/loaders. I was also considering using the tractor for mowing the lawn, but I found a decent used zero turn rider so that I don't have to worry about a finishing mower on the loader. The z-rider should also be faster than a tractor for mowing.
1. Based on the tasks listed below, what implements are a "must have"? I do not want to buy every implement out there if I don't really need them,especially just getting started. My BIL says I can probably do most anything with the FEL bucket. For fence posts, I can probably borrow my his skid steer with auger, and if/when I ever get the lawn renovated I can probably borrow his seeding equipment.
2. Should I buy any implements with the new tractor (could be financed), or can I get a better deal at Tractor Supply or somewhere else? Or look for used ones? I don't think I need super heavy duty commercial stuff, but I don't want some lightweight cheap stuff that will bend and get beat up either. I would rather spend a few extra dollars for something that will last a while. A local junkyard has some used implements out for sale, but they look like they were pretty rusted and just painted to look nice.
3. How does a toothbar connect to a FEL bucket, and what are they used for? I assume they are better for digging dirt than a standard bucket, but can they be used for digging out stumps if I don't have a backhoe? I didn't think I would use a backhoe enough to justify the cost...and again, I could probably borrow my BIL's on occasion to dig trenches for pipe, etc.
Thank you!
I recently purchased 5 acres and about 3-4 acres is light woods (fairly level). I intend to use the tractor for clearing, grading, and installing fencing. Manure clean up, moving hay, etc. for some animals. Occasional snow plowing 300 foot paved driveway and gravel drives. Landscaping such as moving mulch, stone, and prepping areas for grass. I grew up working on a farm/nursery, so I may eventually plant an acre or so with trees and/or vegetables. Working on the farm, I am pretty familiar with the use of various types of tractors/loaders. I was also considering using the tractor for mowing the lawn, but I found a decent used zero turn rider so that I don't have to worry about a finishing mower on the loader. The z-rider should also be faster than a tractor for mowing.