First Post here and would like some input.
First I have had nothing but a 9N and then an 8N for farm use since I was a kid and that has been 50 years ago. Now I need a new modern tractor for our Goat operation. So I have narrowed it down to some specs.
1. 35-40hp
2. 30-35PTOHP
3. FEL
Needs to be able to lift round bales.
Due to my previouse tractor experience I reall would rather have a 8X2 gear shift, that is because I don't know enough about shuttleshift and such.
I do not think I need 4wd either. What I need is a good old heavey framed reliable tractor without a lot of maintenance junk to break or bells and tricks.
I have narrowed it down a bit ( in no particular order)
1. LSg3038 $16800 w/fel
2. MF 2605 $17000 w/fel ( $11900 w/o fel) ?? Why is the FEL so high on MF's 66" bucket
3. Mah 4035 $ ??????? Can't get a quote, they say come on in and we'll talk.
So what say the crew about the list..
I will be shreading, draging and stacking hay. Cleaning out barns and lots. Just general farm utility use.
Thanks
First I have had nothing but a 9N and then an 8N for farm use since I was a kid and that has been 50 years ago. Now I need a new modern tractor for our Goat operation. So I have narrowed it down to some specs.
1. 35-40hp
2. 30-35PTOHP
3. FEL
Needs to be able to lift round bales.
Due to my previouse tractor experience I reall would rather have a 8X2 gear shift, that is because I don't know enough about shuttleshift and such.
I do not think I need 4wd either. What I need is a good old heavey framed reliable tractor without a lot of maintenance junk to break or bells and tricks.
I have narrowed it down a bit ( in no particular order)
1. LSg3038 $16800 w/fel
2. MF 2605 $17000 w/fel ( $11900 w/o fel) ?? Why is the FEL so high on MF's 66" bucket
3. Mah 4035 $ ??????? Can't get a quote, they say come on in and we'll talk.
So what say the crew about the list..
I will be shreading, draging and stacking hay. Cleaning out barns and lots. Just general farm utility use.
Thanks