Thanks guys. The point you've been making got driven home today. The brush cutter was fun but again it was running out of steam. I'll adjust the blade belt and sharpen the blade again but the brambles are too thick. It does a good job but I've got to go slow. I can now see it will be the same with the tractor.
Locally there is a 990, 4wd, 100 hours, no implements, asking $12,500. There is a 4400, 4wd, 1400 hours, MX5 brush hog and 5 ft blade, asking $10,500. If I'm willing, there is a Ford 4630, (60 hp) no implements, asking $8,950. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I see the 4400 as comparable to the 970. I may wear it out in 4 or 5 years but I won't have to find a brush hog and blade. The 990 is a step up in power but I'll have to find attachments. The Ford has plenty of power but again no attachments. I'll call and see if I can put hands on them tomorrow. No loader on any of them but mowing is the high priority. I'm guessing a brush hog will do a passable job mowing, the pasture grass is pretty thick.
On a fun note, my wife and youngest boy came down late today. I surprised them by lighting a fire. They stopped in town and surprised me by picking up graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Yumm! S'mores.
Thanks again.
Locally there is a 990, 4wd, 100 hours, no implements, asking $12,500. There is a 4400, 4wd, 1400 hours, MX5 brush hog and 5 ft blade, asking $10,500. If I'm willing, there is a Ford 4630, (60 hp) no implements, asking $8,950. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I see the 4400 as comparable to the 970. I may wear it out in 4 or 5 years but I won't have to find a brush hog and blade. The 990 is a step up in power but I'll have to find attachments. The Ford has plenty of power but again no attachments. I'll call and see if I can put hands on them tomorrow. No loader on any of them but mowing is the high priority. I'm guessing a brush hog will do a passable job mowing, the pasture grass is pretty thick.
On a fun note, my wife and youngest boy came down late today. I surprised them by lighting a fire. They stopped in town and surprised me by picking up graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Yumm! S'mores.
Thanks again.