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I'm having the typical tractor dilemna. When I started this process, I was looking at small compacts (B7500, TC21D/TC24D, 4110/4115) and even pondered sub-compacts (BX2200, 2210). I quickly progressed to the mid-compacts (B7800/B2910, TC29D/TC33D, 4210). Now I find myself looking at the big boys like the TC35D, L3130/L3430 and 4310/4410. I need a reality check before I get completely out of control. Perhaps you can help.
Here is what I have for property:
* 6 acres
* transforming 3-4 acres of pasture into finish lawn
* after transformation, 3-4 acres of finish mowing
* various landscaping (loam, mulch, stone, etc.)
* brush clearing (lots of it)
* 150' of driveway - snow removal
* 1200' of private dirt road that I will help to maintain
* 600' of pond frontage
* 400' of bog frontage
Here is what I plan on for attachments:
* FEL
* 72" finish mower (mid or rear)
* 5' rotary cutter brush hog
* 60" rear snowblower (possibly a blade instead)
* Box blade or rake (for road maintenance)
* Seeder/Fertilizer
* Harrow Rake
* chipper (possibly ... lots of brush to burn or chip?)
* tiller (possibly ... future garden for the little lady?)
Are the big boys overkill? Perhaps the mids are even overkill? I looked at the TC35D and L3130 this weekend and they seem massive ... nearly as big as my pickup truck. I'm afraid my neighbors will think I have an inferiority complex or something. I also don't want to be sinking all over my lawn due to the weight of these tractors.
Anyone with similar acreage with similar tractors care to comment?
I appreciate any input. Thank You.
Here is what I have for property:
* 6 acres
* transforming 3-4 acres of pasture into finish lawn
* after transformation, 3-4 acres of finish mowing
* various landscaping (loam, mulch, stone, etc.)
* brush clearing (lots of it)
* 150' of driveway - snow removal
* 1200' of private dirt road that I will help to maintain
* 600' of pond frontage
* 400' of bog frontage
Here is what I plan on for attachments:
* FEL
* 72" finish mower (mid or rear)
* 5' rotary cutter brush hog
* 60" rear snowblower (possibly a blade instead)
* Box blade or rake (for road maintenance)
* Seeder/Fertilizer
* Harrow Rake
* chipper (possibly ... lots of brush to burn or chip?)
* tiller (possibly ... future garden for the little lady?)
Are the big boys overkill? Perhaps the mids are even overkill? I looked at the TC35D and L3130 this weekend and they seem massive ... nearly as big as my pickup truck. I'm afraid my neighbors will think I have an inferiority complex or something. I also don't want to be sinking all over my lawn due to the weight of these tractors.
Anyone with similar acreage with similar tractors care to comment?
I appreciate any input. Thank You.