I was in a similar situation to you about a year ago. I wanted a TLB, but not necessarily to make money. I just found myself performing too many projects around the the homestead where the extra help would be seriously handy.
I looked at the 39, 45, 59 and JD 110. At the end of the day, I got a 59 for slightly more than the 45, and I'm glad I did. The 59 is a beast. Lots of power compared to the smaller units.
I recently rented a new L4400 with a 5' harley rake to redo my lawn (the harley rake is awesome!). I had some topsoil brought in to use as a topdressing. I used a combination of the loaders on the 4400 and the 59 to spread the dirt. The difference in power and grunt between these units is gigantic. That being said, i really think the 4400 has it's place. Much more maneuverable and zippy...smoother ride over dicey terrain. More fuel efficient. I really liked it. I could see myself owning both a small tractor and the 59 in a perfect world.
So I guess what I'm saying is you need to get a machine to match your intended work. The 59 is not the best choice if you see yourself frequently mowing or traversing an established lawn (you will eventually compress the soil and rip up the lawn). However if you want to use the FEL to unload a 3000 lb. pallet of paver stone from a delivery truck, the 4400 won't do it. This is where the 59 shines.
Digging lots of stumps and boulders...the M59 is the better choice. (But it is no industrial hoe.) Sometimes it's just better to rent an excavator or full size industrial backhoe to do some jobs.
How will you store the tractor? The M59 will not fit into a standard garage door.
How about the need to trailer the unit? If you need to tow it from one place to another, rembember the M59 weighs about 9k, add 4k for a 7 ton trailer and you need a serious truck (like a dually) to move it about. In some states, you will need a CDL to legally move a trailer over 10K.
Just some thoughts...
-Mark
I looked at the 39, 45, 59 and JD 110. At the end of the day, I got a 59 for slightly more than the 45, and I'm glad I did. The 59 is a beast. Lots of power compared to the smaller units.
I recently rented a new L4400 with a 5' harley rake to redo my lawn (the harley rake is awesome!). I had some topsoil brought in to use as a topdressing. I used a combination of the loaders on the 4400 and the 59 to spread the dirt. The difference in power and grunt between these units is gigantic. That being said, i really think the 4400 has it's place. Much more maneuverable and zippy...smoother ride over dicey terrain. More fuel efficient. I really liked it. I could see myself owning both a small tractor and the 59 in a perfect world.
So I guess what I'm saying is you need to get a machine to match your intended work. The 59 is not the best choice if you see yourself frequently mowing or traversing an established lawn (you will eventually compress the soil and rip up the lawn). However if you want to use the FEL to unload a 3000 lb. pallet of paver stone from a delivery truck, the 4400 won't do it. This is where the 59 shines.
Digging lots of stumps and boulders...the M59 is the better choice. (But it is no industrial hoe.) Sometimes it's just better to rent an excavator or full size industrial backhoe to do some jobs.
How will you store the tractor? The M59 will not fit into a standard garage door.
How about the need to trailer the unit? If you need to tow it from one place to another, rembember the M59 weighs about 9k, add 4k for a 7 ton trailer and you need a serious truck (like a dually) to move it about. In some states, you will need a CDL to legally move a trailer over 10K.
Just some thoughts...
-Mark
