whithunter
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- Jul 11, 2007
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I 've been reading on this site for some time now and finally decided to post. This is a great site with lots of great information. I have several questions regarding tractor size and implement size. I currently own a 45 hp tractor that works fine for my smaller fields and plots however I struggle with my bigger fields for obvious reasons. I am now looking at buying a bigger older tractor that I will use just on my bigger fields. I don't want something that is going to break the bank though. The fields vary from sandy loam to red clay and range from 10 to 20 acres in size. I would like to buy a tractor that will be powerful enough to pull a fairly heavy set of pull-type harrows. I would like the harrows to be heavy enough to sink into the red clay without having to make 4-5 passes. How many hp. would I need to pull a set of heavy harrows say 9'6" in width? Can anyone recommend an older tractor that would do well and is fairly easy to get parts for? I also need to be able to move the tractor and harrows on a trailer because the fields are in two different locations. Thank you in advance.