Nokesville
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I recently purchased a 12 acre piece of property in which I am building a new home. The land is entirely pasture land. My goal is to turn 5 acres into a manicured lawn with numerous trees and flower beds. I plan to leave the remaining 7 acres in field grass. In my research for a new tractor, I have determined I need the following:
60 inch finish mower (manicured yard section)
48 inch bush hog (7 acres field grass)
60 inch rear blade (grading & snow plowing 900’ gravel driveway)
48 inch front end loader (transporting mulch and landscape plants)
I have narrowed my search down to 3 tractors and would like to hear some of your opinions. The three tractors are; Kubota BX2200, John Deere 4110, and New Holland TC21D. Having sold my home and put all my money into the new house (don’t we all), I have a tractor budget of $14,000 (including implements). Based on what I have read on this web site, I should sacrifice an implement or two to get a larger tractor. If this is the recommendation, I am willing to give up the loader and move up to the next tractor size. My specific questions are:
Should I purchase a mid mount or rear mount finish mower?
I prefer a hydro unit, but to save money should I purchase a gear drive?
Can the Kubota BX2200 handle this size yard?
I appreciate any and all comments.
60 inch finish mower (manicured yard section)
48 inch bush hog (7 acres field grass)
60 inch rear blade (grading & snow plowing 900’ gravel driveway)
48 inch front end loader (transporting mulch and landscape plants)
I have narrowed my search down to 3 tractors and would like to hear some of your opinions. The three tractors are; Kubota BX2200, John Deere 4110, and New Holland TC21D. Having sold my home and put all my money into the new house (don’t we all), I have a tractor budget of $14,000 (including implements). Based on what I have read on this web site, I should sacrifice an implement or two to get a larger tractor. If this is the recommendation, I am willing to give up the loader and move up to the next tractor size. My specific questions are:
Should I purchase a mid mount or rear mount finish mower?
I prefer a hydro unit, but to save money should I purchase a gear drive?
Can the Kubota BX2200 handle this size yard?
I appreciate any and all comments.