bartonkj
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I know this is somewhat similar to another post but I have a more open ended question (and much less of a clue than the other poster) so I wanted to start a new thread.
I want to install a lawn (nothing fancy) on about 3 acres of old farm field with lots of packed furrows and uneven ground. I want to level the ground out. I have a New Holland TC24D with a BoxBlade, FEL, rear, and rake that I can use. I am wondering if I can do what I need to do with this equipment? Last summer I tried using the BB without much success - although the soil was very dry and hard. I also really didn't know what I was doing with the BB - and still don't, but at least I have more time on the tractor. Am I crazy to think I should be able to do this? Or should I be using a rototiller? Or should I be using a plow and then disk it? FYI - I have a manual transmission and I have industrial tires (so my traction isn't as great as it could be). Any ideas on adding weight? Thanks.
p.s. I also eventually want to level out about another 15 acres of the same type of land. Will this change your advice?
I want to install a lawn (nothing fancy) on about 3 acres of old farm field with lots of packed furrows and uneven ground. I want to level the ground out. I have a New Holland TC24D with a BoxBlade, FEL, rear, and rake that I can use. I am wondering if I can do what I need to do with this equipment? Last summer I tried using the BB without much success - although the soil was very dry and hard. I also really didn't know what I was doing with the BB - and still don't, but at least I have more time on the tractor. Am I crazy to think I should be able to do this? Or should I be using a rototiller? Or should I be using a plow and then disk it? FYI - I have a manual transmission and I have industrial tires (so my traction isn't as great as it could be). Any ideas on adding weight? Thanks.
p.s. I also eventually want to level out about another 15 acres of the same type of land. Will this change your advice?