plowhog
Elite Member
- Joined
- Dec 8, 2015
- Messages
- 3,011
- Location
- North. NV, North. CA
- Tractor
- Massey 1710 / 1758, Ventrac 4500Y / TD9
These two tractors seem right-sized for my new property. I would add SSQA, front loader, and grapple. No backhoe as I have a small backhoe on my Massey SCUT I could use in a pinch. Maybe a Wallenstein skidding winch but I'm still evaluating that.
Neither are inexpensive, but I'm grappling with "high end" of a Grand L with maybe a cab also, versus "utility" for the MX5200. Normally I would not want to spend the $$$ for a cab, but it gets hot in the summer (100F) and I have 20 acres to mow with a bush hog. Slopes exist but are moderate. When I mow, I will need to do it all at once-- I can't mow a few hours in the morning when it is cool, then repeat, etc.
I don't have any seat time in either tractor. But I will soon. And I don't understand some of the added features of the Grand L because my only experience is with my Massey GC1710. So, when I go to the dealer, what things would you advise me to look for, and what questions to ask? Finally, what features or utility items do you like with each model? I know there are transmission options but I don't have the experience to evaluate if that is something that would be valuable for my needs.
Adding the cab really increases the price. But if I go with the Grand L, I would lean toward adding it. So there is a big price difference between the two models.
Neither are inexpensive, but I'm grappling with "high end" of a Grand L with maybe a cab also, versus "utility" for the MX5200. Normally I would not want to spend the $$$ for a cab, but it gets hot in the summer (100F) and I have 20 acres to mow with a bush hog. Slopes exist but are moderate. When I mow, I will need to do it all at once-- I can't mow a few hours in the morning when it is cool, then repeat, etc.
I don't have any seat time in either tractor. But I will soon. And I don't understand some of the added features of the Grand L because my only experience is with my Massey GC1710. So, when I go to the dealer, what things would you advise me to look for, and what questions to ask? Finally, what features or utility items do you like with each model? I know there are transmission options but I don't have the experience to evaluate if that is something that would be valuable for my needs.
Adding the cab really increases the price. But if I go with the Grand L, I would lean toward adding it. So there is a big price difference between the two models.