lhfarm
Veteran Member
Greetings - We have a 54 acre "future retirement" farm, 10 acres of pasture/yard, the rest rolling woods located in central Indiana. Currently run a '64 Ford 4000 w/FEL and a '64 Cub Lo-Boy. The Cub was just retired as my lawn machine by a ZTR. Have been thinking about trading one/both for a new/used CUT, but just starting to look. The real focus is on a replacement for the Ford.
The Ford was a 45hp when new gas machine. I have used it to bale a few acres of hay, road (gravel, steep drive) and trail maintenance. I have collected a pretty extensive pile of rusty implements (post hole digger, bush hog, plow, disc, scoop, etc.). Need a backhoe - adding one is what made me start looking at a replacement.
So, I think the 4000 is about the right size (hp wise). Would a 4WD and a diesel lower my HP requirements?
Thanks,
Barry
Lawson Hill Farm
The Ford was a 45hp when new gas machine. I have used it to bale a few acres of hay, road (gravel, steep drive) and trail maintenance. I have collected a pretty extensive pile of rusty implements (post hole digger, bush hog, plow, disc, scoop, etc.). Need a backhoe - adding one is what made me start looking at a replacement.
So, I think the 4000 is about the right size (hp wise). Would a 4WD and a diesel lower my HP requirements?
Thanks,
Barry
Lawson Hill Farm