cyclonengineer
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Hi! Great site!
I just bought a 5 acre property and am looking for a tractor. I have no idea what I need, but can tell you what I want:
1. The driveway is close to 450' long. A bucket or blade attachment is a must. The driveway is also brick, if you have any advice on not destroying that one.
2. Mowing. We're moving from a 1/2 acre property to this one. The prior owners were keeping about 2 - 2 1/2 acres in lawn and the rest in native grass. Ideally, I'd like to be able to mow with one attachment and vary the technique as required.
3. Lifting. I'm a car/home improvement guy. It'd be nice to be able to fork a full pallet (<2000 lbs) to save my aging back.
I have no brand loyalty. Some of my farming/hobby farming co-workers have been making recommendations about Allis and Massey. I'm pretty open.
I am siding towards a gas tractor to keep things as simple as possible, but I have some limited diesel experience if turns out to be the better option.
Thanks!
Brooks
I just bought a 5 acre property and am looking for a tractor. I have no idea what I need, but can tell you what I want:
1. The driveway is close to 450' long. A bucket or blade attachment is a must. The driveway is also brick, if you have any advice on not destroying that one.
2. Mowing. We're moving from a 1/2 acre property to this one. The prior owners were keeping about 2 - 2 1/2 acres in lawn and the rest in native grass. Ideally, I'd like to be able to mow with one attachment and vary the technique as required.
3. Lifting. I'm a car/home improvement guy. It'd be nice to be able to fork a full pallet (<2000 lbs) to save my aging back.
I have no brand loyalty. Some of my farming/hobby farming co-workers have been making recommendations about Allis and Massey. I'm pretty open.
I am siding towards a gas tractor to keep things as simple as possible, but I have some limited diesel experience if turns out to be the better option.
Thanks!
Brooks