engrgrad
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Hello all,
NEWB here to the site and I have been following this forum for over a year now. I have to say I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge that the site offers to NEWBs.
Anyways, I have a typical NEWB question for the experts here. Although I am not buying for at least 8 months or so, I am following everyone's advice here and getting my research done early so that I can make somewhat intelligent choices in the future. I have browsed the various threads and have some ideas. I am building a new house here in SE Michigan and will require some form of compact/subcompact tractor.
Basically, I have a 3-acre lot and my needs will be primarily be focused on grass cutting about 1/2 of that (1.5 to 2 acres) and snowblowing my driveway which will be about 250-300 feet long. The driveway will have a long stretch with a 6% grade. Other ancillary uses for this equipment would be to move gravel/soil/mulch with the FEL. In essence, any machine purchased would probably have an FEL and a mower deck. There may be other activities, but I cannot think of them right now.
It is important to note that the remainder of the site (1.5 acres or so) has some steep slopes (i.e., around 1V:3H - with differences in elevation of as much as 10 feet) that will require maintenance as it is covered by tall meadow grasses and will require occasional cutting.
I am interested in the Kubota B and BX line but I am concerned about the BX's lack of clearance w/regards to my slopes. 4WD appears to me to be somewhat of an asset due to the differences in elevation and driveway grade. Right now, if I absolutely had to buy new, I would perhaps gravitate towards the BX2320. I would rather be a little big than too small.
I was figuring that if circumstances do not permit me to buy new, I would try to stick to a budget of about 6-8K and look at something sized similarly to the Ford 1XXX series (such as a Ford 1220 or 1520) NH TC29. However, my only problem is to find a machine with a FEL and a mower deck in a package. This is why I am staring early with my research.
What do you guys think? Any redirect on my logic or assumptions are appreciated.
Thanks
NEWB here to the site and I have been following this forum for over a year now. I have to say I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge that the site offers to NEWBs.
Anyways, I have a typical NEWB question for the experts here. Although I am not buying for at least 8 months or so, I am following everyone's advice here and getting my research done early so that I can make somewhat intelligent choices in the future. I have browsed the various threads and have some ideas. I am building a new house here in SE Michigan and will require some form of compact/subcompact tractor.
Basically, I have a 3-acre lot and my needs will be primarily be focused on grass cutting about 1/2 of that (1.5 to 2 acres) and snowblowing my driveway which will be about 250-300 feet long. The driveway will have a long stretch with a 6% grade. Other ancillary uses for this equipment would be to move gravel/soil/mulch with the FEL. In essence, any machine purchased would probably have an FEL and a mower deck. There may be other activities, but I cannot think of them right now.
It is important to note that the remainder of the site (1.5 acres or so) has some steep slopes (i.e., around 1V:3H - with differences in elevation of as much as 10 feet) that will require maintenance as it is covered by tall meadow grasses and will require occasional cutting.
I am interested in the Kubota B and BX line but I am concerned about the BX's lack of clearance w/regards to my slopes. 4WD appears to me to be somewhat of an asset due to the differences in elevation and driveway grade. Right now, if I absolutely had to buy new, I would perhaps gravitate towards the BX2320. I would rather be a little big than too small.
I was figuring that if circumstances do not permit me to buy new, I would try to stick to a budget of about 6-8K and look at something sized similarly to the Ford 1XXX series (such as a Ford 1220 or 1520) NH TC29. However, my only problem is to find a machine with a FEL and a mower deck in a package. This is why I am staring early with my research.
What do you guys think? Any redirect on my logic or assumptions are appreciated.
Thanks
