I'm new to the site (although I've been browsing for a while) and have found some great information to narrow down the seemingly infinite brands, sizes, and configurations of tractors to what I think I need.
I've got 20 acres (17 treed, 3 field) all of it pretty hilly (some 50 percent). I'd like to eventually get a grapple bucket (and required plumbing) to help with thinning the trees and brush. I also have about 1100 feet of gravel driveway to maintain so I'll need a back blade and probably a snow blade and/or snow blower.
I've looked at a new JD 3320 and 3520, but they are way out of my price range.
I am looking at a JD 4310 that has a 430 loader and a 48 backhoe. It's got around 300 hours on it with a hydo transmission. My first question is what a good price would be? My thought is that if I can save some money on an older tractor I might be able to get some or all of the implements I need later on.
My next question is how much would it cost to replace whatever parts of the 3 point that come off when the 48 backhoe goes on? Apparently the owner doesn't have them anymore.
Any input is much appreciated.
I've got 20 acres (17 treed, 3 field) all of it pretty hilly (some 50 percent). I'd like to eventually get a grapple bucket (and required plumbing) to help with thinning the trees and brush. I also have about 1100 feet of gravel driveway to maintain so I'll need a back blade and probably a snow blade and/or snow blower.
I've looked at a new JD 3320 and 3520, but they are way out of my price range.
I am looking at a JD 4310 that has a 430 loader and a 48 backhoe. It's got around 300 hours on it with a hydo transmission. My first question is what a good price would be? My thought is that if I can save some money on an older tractor I might be able to get some or all of the implements I need later on.
My next question is how much would it cost to replace whatever parts of the 3 point that come off when the 48 backhoe goes on? Apparently the owner doesn't have them anymore.
Any input is much appreciated.