LeadPoison
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- Joined
- Oct 4, 2005
- Messages
- 468
- Tractor
- Kubota M4900
Well, I have unsuspectingly found myself in the tractor market and am really looking forward to it!
I do need a little guidance in a couple of areas.
First off let me tell you what I got as far as the land. My family owns one tract of land that has approximately 30 acres of fields and trails to bushhog, disc and plant with corn in the spring and with rye grass in the fall. The total size of the property is 520 acres and is super flat. Manuverability is an issue down certain trails.
I have also acquried another 80 acre tract this year. I want to plant it the same. It's total area for planting is 12 acres. Fields are flat, but I have two creek crossings that are a moderately steep. There is also a moderately steep long climb in the back trail which leads down a more severe decline to a field. I know a tractor will get back there as it has been done by the previous owner.
So here are the million dollar questions:
How many ponies do I need?
Four wheel drive?
Transmission?
Implements and size? (for corn planting too)
I don't really see a need for an FEL, but talk me into it.
Reliability and price are my biggest concerns (in that order.)
I figure NH, MF, JD, Kubota are proven workhorses, but am curious about Mahindra. My only concern with Mahindra is part availability and a close dealer.
I am located in Southeast Louisiana and my property is in Southern Mississippi.
Final Question: What price range am I looking at? I have a feeling I may have to go used if it's too bad.
So let me know what you guys think. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I do need a little guidance in a couple of areas.
First off let me tell you what I got as far as the land. My family owns one tract of land that has approximately 30 acres of fields and trails to bushhog, disc and plant with corn in the spring and with rye grass in the fall. The total size of the property is 520 acres and is super flat. Manuverability is an issue down certain trails.
I have also acquried another 80 acre tract this year. I want to plant it the same. It's total area for planting is 12 acres. Fields are flat, but I have two creek crossings that are a moderately steep. There is also a moderately steep long climb in the back trail which leads down a more severe decline to a field. I know a tractor will get back there as it has been done by the previous owner.
So here are the million dollar questions:
How many ponies do I need?
Four wheel drive?
Transmission?
Implements and size? (for corn planting too)
I don't really see a need for an FEL, but talk me into it.
Reliability and price are my biggest concerns (in that order.)
I figure NH, MF, JD, Kubota are proven workhorses, but am curious about Mahindra. My only concern with Mahindra is part availability and a close dealer.
I am located in Southeast Louisiana and my property is in Southern Mississippi.
Final Question: What price range am I looking at? I have a feeling I may have to go used if it's too bad.
So let me know what you guys think. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif