We are planning a Christmas tree farm on 4 acres. We will need to mow it - the field is *badly* overgrown, till it 2-3 feet deep, and then maintain the field after we get the trees planted (they will be 5 feet apart).
We've been advised to buy a compact tractor for general use - one that can move easily between the trees and also handle the mowing, then rent a larger one for the tilling.
Does this make sense, and will the 7410 work for us? With a field this small, speed isn't necessarily an issue, but durability is (we're not very mechanical). Our field is gently sloped - uneven terrain, but not hilly either. We're in Western Washington, so we will be dealing with some mud after it's tilled.
We are a small operation, so we'd like to spend less than $10,000 (got a quote of about $8,000 on that model from a dealer).
Thanks!
We've been advised to buy a compact tractor for general use - one that can move easily between the trees and also handle the mowing, then rent a larger one for the tilling.
Does this make sense, and will the 7410 work for us? With a field this small, speed isn't necessarily an issue, but durability is (we're not very mechanical). Our field is gently sloped - uneven terrain, but not hilly either. We're in Western Washington, so we will be dealing with some mud after it's tilled.
We are a small operation, so we'd like to spend less than $10,000 (got a quote of about $8,000 on that model from a dealer).
Thanks!