Turbo5upra
Bronze Member
I bought a L4350 several years ago and it’s been a great tractor other than being afraid of its own shadow on wet ground. People suggested I buy a bigger tractor and I find they were correct- it’s served it purpose but plans are changing…
I have 140 acres- 50-60 wooded… 20 or so tillable at the moment and 30-40 I plan to dry up soon to be able to use. So I plan on having 30 to 40 for hay and such and then 30-40 for pasture. some moderately steep but not very long hills to work with.
I’m looking to raise 20ish head of beef- I plan to use smaller round bales and think I need something in the 100hp range- I’m thinking green because there is a nearby dealer that seems rather reasonable. I’ve had bad luck with the local blue dealer or I’d be looking at them.
My question is this- I also have a 30hp 2wd gas case for smaller tasks- a cab would be nice for most tasks- I prefer to wrench on stuff myself when possible…
Do I buy a 1970’s or 80’s open station something or other for the mowing and round bailing for 10-20k and then buy a nicer 75ish hp loader/ cab tractor for chores or do I try to get something like a 2000’s 6 series’s Deere with cab and loader…
My budget would be somewhere around 60k for either one or two tractors…
Thoughts are greatly appreciated!
I have 140 acres- 50-60 wooded… 20 or so tillable at the moment and 30-40 I plan to dry up soon to be able to use. So I plan on having 30 to 40 for hay and such and then 30-40 for pasture. some moderately steep but not very long hills to work with.
I’m looking to raise 20ish head of beef- I plan to use smaller round bales and think I need something in the 100hp range- I’m thinking green because there is a nearby dealer that seems rather reasonable. I’ve had bad luck with the local blue dealer or I’d be looking at them.
My question is this- I also have a 30hp 2wd gas case for smaller tasks- a cab would be nice for most tasks- I prefer to wrench on stuff myself when possible…
Do I buy a 1970’s or 80’s open station something or other for the mowing and round bailing for 10-20k and then buy a nicer 75ish hp loader/ cab tractor for chores or do I try to get something like a 2000’s 6 series’s Deere with cab and loader…
My budget would be somewhere around 60k for either one or two tractors…
Thoughts are greatly appreciated!