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I can't decide between between a large compact utility tractor (Kubota L46, L4610 or JD 4710) and a small to medium utility tractor (JD5320 or 5420). I've got 200 acres, mostly in trees that I want to convert to pasture or food plots, and eventually cut for hay. I also want to maintain existing logging roads and fire breaks and add some more. It will also be used once or twice a year to till the garden, and bring in mulch
So if I go with the compact utility, I get a hydro tranny, and something narrow and lower with a tighter turning for working on roads, gardens, or other tight areas. Latter if I start bailing hay, I will need a second, bigger tractor to be used mostly just to run a bailer or MoCo
If I go with the utility tractor, I get enough HP to work faster, and if I start bailing hay, I won't have to maintain a second, older, tractor. Downside is I will have to accept a power-reveser or sync shift. If I were to move to the property, I wouldn't be able to use a finish mower attached to the tractor to mow arround the house
Price isn't a significant issue, but does prevent me from getting both a L46 and a 5520. Also my existing implements are sized for a compact utility sized tractor.
Jeb
So if I go with the compact utility, I get a hydro tranny, and something narrow and lower with a tighter turning for working on roads, gardens, or other tight areas. Latter if I start bailing hay, I will need a second, bigger tractor to be used mostly just to run a bailer or MoCo
If I go with the utility tractor, I get enough HP to work faster, and if I start bailing hay, I won't have to maintain a second, older, tractor. Downside is I will have to accept a power-reveser or sync shift. If I were to move to the property, I wouldn't be able to use a finish mower attached to the tractor to mow arround the house
Price isn't a significant issue, but does prevent me from getting both a L46 and a 5520. Also my existing implements are sized for a compact utility sized tractor.
Jeb