I am replacing my Kubota M6040 with a new tool (dont ask what happened to it...)...Here is my situation:
- 100+ acres
- Recently cleared of large cedar, remaining cedar mostly seedlings and under oak trees
- Need to be able to drag the fields
- Large elevation changes (100+ feet over 1000 ft distance)
- Mostly rocky soil (not much grass from clearing cedar)
- Need to be able to put out round bales for cattle (1000+ lbs)
Because of the cedar situation, I am thinking that maybe a skid steer would be a better investment due to the clearing opportunities and manuverability than with another tractor. If I was to buy another tractor, I may step down to the 50+ HP range versus the 58 HP M6040 (a great tractor btw)...
Anyone use a skid steer in a rocky, uneven environment?
- 100+ acres
- Recently cleared of large cedar, remaining cedar mostly seedlings and under oak trees
- Need to be able to drag the fields
- Large elevation changes (100+ feet over 1000 ft distance)
- Mostly rocky soil (not much grass from clearing cedar)
- Need to be able to put out round bales for cattle (1000+ lbs)
Because of the cedar situation, I am thinking that maybe a skid steer would be a better investment due to the clearing opportunities and manuverability than with another tractor. If I was to buy another tractor, I may step down to the 50+ HP range versus the 58 HP M6040 (a great tractor btw)...
Anyone use a skid steer in a rocky, uneven environment?