New Member Kahuna Bud, Virginia

[Kahuna Bud]

Hi, I'm a new member as of September 2012.
First time buyer for a tractor to bush-hog 15 acres (some is very steep) and also mow normal lawn.
4-wheel drive. Any rugged brand, used.
Any thoughts, guys?
Thanks in advance,
Bud (Kahuna Bud)
Virginia, east foothills of Appalachian Mountains

 

[DKCDKC]

Welcome. I'm just a bit west of you across the Blue Ridge. I bush hog 10 to 15 acres and tend to the rest of the property with a new JD 3038e. I downsized from a JD 2030 68 hp earlier this year after problems getting my old frame up on the bigger tractor. You'll find all kinds of ratios people post about how big a cutter is best for you - the bigger the cutter the faster you'll get it done. On the other hand, the bigger the cutter the bigger the tractor needed. I suggest a compact utility tractor with 25-40 hp and a 5 to 7 foot cutter. If you get a CUT you can also possibly get a belly mower that will help you with your mowing tasks. You don't need a front-end loader, but you'll find a million uses for it - so get one.

If you are shopping used, you'll find as I did that the pickings are slim. Few folks with a CUT sell it, and when they do they sell it to friends and such. There are few around with low hours. And you don't want a high hour machine unless you know tractors and their repair. You may wish to go check out a new tractor. Both JD and Kubota have zero interest financing going and I found that I would actually pay less over time for a new unit that I would financing a used one. It's worth a look anyway. Good luck and enjoy the tractor buying experience. It's fun.

 

[creekbend]

If you have the time, browse the forums here on TBN, in regards to your needs. There is quite a lot of info on this site. The following website will supply you with Specs and Info on many makes and models of tractors. BTW, Welcome aboard. Best wishes. TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors

 

[The kid]

Welcome to TBN lot's of good people here with good honest advise.

 

[kensnelling]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

Ken

 

[Bob77064]

Welcome Bud

 

[stingray1]

Welcome from Tennessee Bud.