Hello,
I'm new here, but not new to tractors.
I am looking for buying advice on a new or used cab tractor in the 35-45 hp range with hydro. My wife and I just purchased 14 acres and I will need to do some brush hogging and some tree limb maintenance. The main thing I am looking for in a tractor is comfort. I have SI joint Dysfunction and it is difficult for me to sit for very long and rough, bumpy rides will make it tougher. I prefer a cab because I would like to use for snow removal and general comfort.
I have searched for hours at some of the different tractors, but I would like some opinions as to the tractors that are comfortable. The New Holland Boomer 3040 seems to have the longest wheel base, which I think would equate to a better ride and the John Deere tractors have about the shortest wheelbase. I know I could always add an air ride seat, I'm just looking for advice for a guy with back issues.
Some of the makes and models I have considered.
New Holland 3040
John Deere 3520 or 3720
Massey Ferguson 1643
Massey Ferguson 1742
I don't want to spend more than about $32,000 for a tractor.
The closest dealers to me would be:
John Deere -20 minutes
New Holland -20 minutes
Massey F.- 40 minutes
Case IH - 25 minutes
Kubota- 20 minutes
LS - 1.5 hours
I'm new here, but not new to tractors.
I am looking for buying advice on a new or used cab tractor in the 35-45 hp range with hydro. My wife and I just purchased 14 acres and I will need to do some brush hogging and some tree limb maintenance. The main thing I am looking for in a tractor is comfort. I have SI joint Dysfunction and it is difficult for me to sit for very long and rough, bumpy rides will make it tougher. I prefer a cab because I would like to use for snow removal and general comfort.
I have searched for hours at some of the different tractors, but I would like some opinions as to the tractors that are comfortable. The New Holland Boomer 3040 seems to have the longest wheel base, which I think would equate to a better ride and the John Deere tractors have about the shortest wheelbase. I know I could always add an air ride seat, I'm just looking for advice for a guy with back issues.
Some of the makes and models I have considered.
New Holland 3040
John Deere 3520 or 3720
Massey Ferguson 1643
Massey Ferguson 1742
I don't want to spend more than about $32,000 for a tractor.
The closest dealers to me would be:
John Deere -20 minutes
New Holland -20 minutes
Massey F.- 40 minutes
Case IH - 25 minutes
Kubota- 20 minutes
LS - 1.5 hours