Tractor Sizing best HP size to fit most Americans

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I know this has probably been discussed on here before, But if you had to pick a hp size tractor to fit the most Americans What HP size would it be?
My dad farmed 150 acres beef cattle farm for 25 years with a 32 hp, but when we moved to round bales went to a 70 hp both two wheel drive.
I only ask because of the new Boomer 8n coming out at 50 HP that is what i would pick in hp to hit most Americans.
50 HP four wheel drive
 
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Your right it has been discussed frequently. As far as what size for most Americans that's like asking what's the best automobile for Americans. The question is to vague however I believe your question means what is the best size tractor for the average American farm. Well what is the "average" farm? In the 100 acres or less then a suitable size would be about 40 - 50 hp. 100 - 250 acres probably about 50 - 75. Above 250 about 100 and above HP. This is assuming some of the following attributes; type of crop, amount of dirt work, type of soil, amount of work "required" to be finished in 1 day. Like everthing else things "can" be done with less and "can" be done with more.

Kinda vague answers too. It just depends on what you need a tractor for.
 
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As soon as someone tells me how short is short Someone will be able to say what is the best sized tractor!:D

Reality check may be needed.:D
 
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I know this has probably been discussed on here before, But if you had to pick a hp size tractor to fit the most Americans What HP size would it be?
My dad farmed 150 acres beef cattle farm for 25 years with a 32 hp, but when we moved to round bales went to a 70 hp both two wheel drive.
I only ask because of the new Boomer 8n coming out at 50 HP that is what i would pick in hp to hit most Americans.
50 HP four wheel drive

Way to vauge to be answered with a single answer.

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what food do most people eat?

favorite color?

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If you are in the market.. pick one that gives you the warm and fuzzies and will get yor work done...

soundguy
 
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It must be winter...:rolleyes:
 
   / best HP size to fit most Americans #7  
Close your eyes and picture most Americans with a tractor. Picture the gridlock in Manhattan. What HP do you need for a brownstone in the upper 60s west side? :)
Mike
 
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I know this has probably been discussed on here before, But if you had to pick a hp size tractor to fit the most Americans What HP size would it be?
My dad farmed 150 acres beef cattle farm for 25 years with a 32 hp, but when we moved to round bales went to a 70 hp both two wheel drive.
I only ask because of the new Boomer 8n coming out at 50 HP that is what i would pick in hp to hit most Americans.
50 HP four wheel drive

30 hp, HST, 4WD
 
   / best HP size to fit most Americans #9  
Depends on what your using the tractor for,25 - 30 hp works fine for me.
 
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Once you talk baling, I would step up to a utility tractor. More weight is a huge advantage.

JMHO.
 
 
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