Spamhater007
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Ok, I've been driving my wife crazy for the last month, since she's says it's time to buy a tractor! Looked at dozens of tractors and narrowed down to the JD 3520, Kubota 3540 or 3901. The JD got shelved quickly once I got the first quote....unless I go with a smaller/less HP unit. I want a 35+ HP, since I'd rather have it and not need, than need it and not have. I would like to the get cab model, but unfortunately would not fit around the trees, barn and drylots where I need the tractor most.
I'll be using for a small 10 acre with horses primary clearing the drylots, grading the potholes from gravel driveway, some post hole digging/replacing, and in the winter moving snow. Been renting a skid steer for the summer chores, which meant most tasks would get hammered out in one weekend or skipped. I'm sure once the tractor is here, I'll find dozens of more projects that were just ignored.
My major question is: the front-mount snow blower, is it worth the cost (almost 2x that of 3point rear mounted)?
Thanks, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
I'll be using for a small 10 acre with horses primary clearing the drylots, grading the potholes from gravel driveway, some post hole digging/replacing, and in the winter moving snow. Been renting a skid steer for the summer chores, which meant most tasks would get hammered out in one weekend or skipped. I'm sure once the tractor is here, I'll find dozens of more projects that were just ignored.
My major question is: the front-mount snow blower, is it worth the cost (almost 2x that of 3point rear mounted)?
- Does it perform well on gravel driveways (I have about 300 yards of driveway to clear)?
- Is it painful switch between the loader and blower - remember I'm in MN and temps can be around -5 when the chores must be done.
- I realize that driving forward is much easier to do, then twisting backwards.
- I can use the 3point rear blade to scrap if needed.
- Sometimes snow gets deep in the drylots and needs to be cleared-can it maneuver in tight spaces?
Thanks, any tips would be greatly appreciated.