My dad and I are just finishing up a purchase of about 40 ac in NE Texas. Later in life we will be using it for our homes, as well as general recreation. Right now we're trying to decide on what would be best suited for maintaining the property. It is mostly flat, with a slight depression towards the W end of the property where the creek is. Enough that when it is wet in the area a 2wd pickup will get stuck (which is why dad had to trade in his gasser Chevy and go back to a 4wd Cummins :laughing Most of the area is covered in brush or small trees. There are some matures on the lot, we are looking at doing around 20+ ac of brush/small tree clearing though, along with getting rid of two small wood/brick structures the previous owners destroyed. We would also like to be able to keep the acreage groomed once we get there, and possibly run some hay since about 15 ac already has it growing (probably from a previous lease), as well as do some prep for building our homes, such as building driveways, leveling lots, etc. Eventually we would like to dig a 2-3 ac tank just to have some water on the property since the 10' deep creek is somehow dried up. I'm trying to be frugal, and not buy 8 different machines. Dad on the other hand wants this, and that, and that, and what that guy has too!:confused2:
What would y'all recommend? I am shying away from a dozer because of our limited use for them. I've thought about skid steers, but I don't know if the wet grass would warrant tracks. I've also read that some folks really prefer compact wheel loaders because they're much more versatile. Overall, I just want to be practical for 40ac and purchase equipment that's versatile and fits our needs, as well as something we can tow with my 3/4 ton SRW Cummins and a 14k gvw GN or dads 1 ton DRW Cummins. Neither of us have too much experience working land though (dad did 35 years ago as a kid), and definitely don't have the budget to buy the wrong piece of machinery two or three times before finding the right item(s).
I know this is long, wanted to give enough info though to get useful answers. Thanks a lot for y'alls help!
Randy
What would y'all recommend? I am shying away from a dozer because of our limited use for them. I've thought about skid steers, but I don't know if the wet grass would warrant tracks. I've also read that some folks really prefer compact wheel loaders because they're much more versatile. Overall, I just want to be practical for 40ac and purchase equipment that's versatile and fits our needs, as well as something we can tow with my 3/4 ton SRW Cummins and a 14k gvw GN or dads 1 ton DRW Cummins. Neither of us have too much experience working land though (dad did 35 years ago as a kid), and definitely don't have the budget to buy the wrong piece of machinery two or three times before finding the right item(s).
I know this is long, wanted to give enough info though to get useful answers. Thanks a lot for y'alls help!
Randy