ACDNate
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I recently moved into a new house with 5 acres. The majority of the property is clear, with the north east corner of the lot being blocked from the remainder with an approximately 15" wide band of trees/brush. This blocks a rental house from view of the main house.
I had a friend come in with large track excavator and remove 3 concrete slabs that were of no use to me, and rework my drive way with a few loads of fill and crushed concrete. Was a good start to things. He worked out a good deal for me but his time and equipment cost money to operate.
I need to bring in a decent amount of fill over the next year or so to level up the ground and build up the grade around the main house's slab foundation. I'll need to bring in more material for the driveway as time goes on(8' wide by approx 290' as well as a 20'x30' parking area). I'll also need to bring in fill to prepare for 2 slabs on the property. One will be a smaller slab to put a mobile home on in the ne corner next to the existing rental to generate more rental income. The other will be for a large steel building for my personal use, approx 30' x 90'. Will add steel as budget allows.
I know I need a tractor for moving/grading dirt and other material. I will want a bush hog to mow the back 2.5 acres of the land. I will likely pick up a smaller lawn tractor to finish mow the front 2 acres to a nicer finish. I definitely want a front end loader.
All that being said, I don't have a clue what else I need or even need to know.
How many HP?
Hydrostatic or manual?
4 wheel drive?
Prob focus on USED, what should I know when looking at used tractors?
How many hours is too many?
How old is too old?
I do have a Mahindra dealer relatively close by, as well as a LS dealer that I will go talk to and look around but I wanted to know a bit more before dealing with a salesman.
Sorry for the lengthy read, I appriciate any help I can get.
I had a friend come in with large track excavator and remove 3 concrete slabs that were of no use to me, and rework my drive way with a few loads of fill and crushed concrete. Was a good start to things. He worked out a good deal for me but his time and equipment cost money to operate.
I need to bring in a decent amount of fill over the next year or so to level up the ground and build up the grade around the main house's slab foundation. I'll need to bring in more material for the driveway as time goes on(8' wide by approx 290' as well as a 20'x30' parking area). I'll also need to bring in fill to prepare for 2 slabs on the property. One will be a smaller slab to put a mobile home on in the ne corner next to the existing rental to generate more rental income. The other will be for a large steel building for my personal use, approx 30' x 90'. Will add steel as budget allows.
I know I need a tractor for moving/grading dirt and other material. I will want a bush hog to mow the back 2.5 acres of the land. I will likely pick up a smaller lawn tractor to finish mow the front 2 acres to a nicer finish. I definitely want a front end loader.
All that being said, I don't have a clue what else I need or even need to know.
How many HP?
Hydrostatic or manual?
4 wheel drive?
Prob focus on USED, what should I know when looking at used tractors?
How many hours is too many?
How old is too old?
I do have a Mahindra dealer relatively close by, as well as a LS dealer that I will go talk to and look around but I wanted to know a bit more before dealing with a salesman.
Sorry for the lengthy read, I appriciate any help I can get.