def38
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I have 5 acres that I am about to plant in wheat and hulled Bermuda. The land is rolling with some trees and open areas. I'll cut and disc in the wheat next season and await the Bermuda. Eventually, there will be some houses and buildings on the property but the bulk will remain grass with some fruit trees and vegtables...no livestock other than my 6 lb. Chihuahua, Ginger.
The MF 231s looks like a good machine but, I am having trouble finding one with a FEL. Also, does the 231s have adequate power for disc, flail mower, some digging and moving dirt as well as possible plowing a few acres?
Also, are there things I should be aware of when selecting a 231s? Or, are there more suitable models I should consider? What hydraulics will the MF need for my duties?
This will be the first tractor I have owned. I have never even operated a tractor although I did work on the Wm. McCormick Blair farm years ago. The McCormicks and Blairs figured prominently in the IH company back in the day. The farm was awash in IH tractors of varying sizes.
Once I'm a tractor owner, I'll likely have more questions about care and feeding so, keep me pointed in the right direction.
The MF 231s looks like a good machine but, I am having trouble finding one with a FEL. Also, does the 231s have adequate power for disc, flail mower, some digging and moving dirt as well as possible plowing a few acres?
Also, are there things I should be aware of when selecting a 231s? Or, are there more suitable models I should consider? What hydraulics will the MF need for my duties?
This will be the first tractor I have owned. I have never even operated a tractor although I did work on the Wm. McCormick Blair farm years ago. The McCormicks and Blairs figured prominently in the IH company back in the day. The farm was awash in IH tractors of varying sizes.
Once I'm a tractor owner, I'll likely have more questions about care and feeding so, keep me pointed in the right direction.