verdanthills
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Hi All,
We bought a small family farm of 80 acres about 6 months ago. About 55 acres are going to be used for grazing cattle and maybe cutting and baling a portion that the cattle don't use. About 20 acres will be raised for hay. About another 5 acres need to be cut for brush and maintained.
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on an M7040HDC. I'll be getting a rotary brush cutter right away to cut down brush and weeds. I will be removating the pastures and will acquire a discer but will probably hire someone with a bigger machine to plow the 75 acres. For longer term, I'll be acquiring used hay making equipment (basic mower/conditioner, rake, and small rectangular baler).
Based on my limited research, it looks like most hay making equipment requires about 50 hp at the PTO. I think I should be ok with the 7040 with 64 hp at the PTO. Any opinions?
I'm thinking of going with the standard loader (not self-leveling) and r4 tires (with ballast). Any opinions on the standard loader without self-leveling? Are most people able to keep the bucket relatively level while raising it? The tractor has 1 set of remotes standard. Do I need an additional remote?
Regarding the rotary cutter, I'm thinking of a mid to heavy duty version (7 foot cutter) that weighs about 1100-1400 pounds. I was looking at the Woods brand 840 series. Any opinions?
I'm pretty much set on the Kubota because the brand is well serviced in my area and is strong in the 50-70 hp tractor range. Any and all opinions are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Newbie farmer
We bought a small family farm of 80 acres about 6 months ago. About 55 acres are going to be used for grazing cattle and maybe cutting and baling a portion that the cattle don't use. About 20 acres will be raised for hay. About another 5 acres need to be cut for brush and maintained.
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on an M7040HDC. I'll be getting a rotary brush cutter right away to cut down brush and weeds. I will be removating the pastures and will acquire a discer but will probably hire someone with a bigger machine to plow the 75 acres. For longer term, I'll be acquiring used hay making equipment (basic mower/conditioner, rake, and small rectangular baler).
Based on my limited research, it looks like most hay making equipment requires about 50 hp at the PTO. I think I should be ok with the 7040 with 64 hp at the PTO. Any opinions?
I'm thinking of going with the standard loader (not self-leveling) and r4 tires (with ballast). Any opinions on the standard loader without self-leveling? Are most people able to keep the bucket relatively level while raising it? The tractor has 1 set of remotes standard. Do I need an additional remote?
Regarding the rotary cutter, I'm thinking of a mid to heavy duty version (7 foot cutter) that weighs about 1100-1400 pounds. I was looking at the Woods brand 840 series. Any opinions?
I'm pretty much set on the Kubota because the brand is well serviced in my area and is strong in the 50-70 hp tractor range. Any and all opinions are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Newbie farmer