3 Sisters Ranch
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Pretty well made up my mind on a Massey either 1635 or 1643 with FEL. Have a good long term dealer < 10 miles from the house with two more dealers one 75 miles north another 75 miles south. My question is in regards to the spec'ed overall width. In reading the MF specs the min. overall width for both models is listed as 64.5" w/Ag tires. So I better understand this that dimension is the min outside to outside on tire wall ? Also both tractors are currently set-up w/R4's - so will the R4's significantly incresase the footprint? I'm looking to determine implement width. L/S rake, finish grooming mower, BB and attach blade so the implements, when doing their thing, can cover my tracks. My current thinking is 72" implements maybe 84" on just the rear attach blade factoring in blade angle
I'm sure the response will come as in "just go measure", but unfortunately I'm overseas working for another 14-20 months and that's not an option. The wife wants a tractor w/FEL (nice problem, LOL). We will be using this on a 8 acre horse property, paddocks, 60 X 120 covered riding arena and building a extreme trail course (when I get home). Also we rent now and landlord is begging to buy. There is a significant amount of maintenance, clean up and landscaping we would do if we decide to buy the place so thing's are justifiable.
Lastly - just curious can the rear wheel spacing be adjusted on these compact style tractors. Thought I read somewhere some tractors were what is called flange mount ?
Thanks and appreciate any input.
Mike
I'm sure the response will come as in "just go measure", but unfortunately I'm overseas working for another 14-20 months and that's not an option. The wife wants a tractor w/FEL (nice problem, LOL). We will be using this on a 8 acre horse property, paddocks, 60 X 120 covered riding arena and building a extreme trail course (when I get home). Also we rent now and landlord is begging to buy. There is a significant amount of maintenance, clean up and landscaping we would do if we decide to buy the place so thing's are justifiable.
Lastly - just curious can the rear wheel spacing be adjusted on these compact style tractors. Thought I read somewhere some tractors were what is called flange mount ?
Thanks and appreciate any input.
Mike