Staghead
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I've been a reader of these forums for quite a while, but new to posting. This site is a excellent resource.
I'm looking for a tractor primarily to do loader work. Only own about 1 and 1/2 acres, but would like to do extensive landscaping. Our lot is mostly wooded at this point. I want to clean up a lot of the buckthorn and other underbrush and build a couple different types of storage sheds. I want to level the ground and put in several walkways and gardens as well.
The tractor would also be used 4-6 times a year at my parents place for loader work with some potential mowing and/or leveling.
So, primarily looking for about 25 HP with a loader. I would be able to spend 6-8K within a year or so or wait 4-5 years and get a new one for 15-17K or so. I just really want a loader at this point, but want the option of adding a MMM and possibly a snowblower. Also want to be able to use a box blade and other small landscaping attachments. If I go the used route I would probably trade it for a newer one at some point, but I would intend to keep a new one for the long haul.
I'm in no hurry, but don't know if I can even find what I am looking for in this price range.
Any general advice is appreciated. Specific brands/model numbers would also be helpful.
I'm looking for a tractor primarily to do loader work. Only own about 1 and 1/2 acres, but would like to do extensive landscaping. Our lot is mostly wooded at this point. I want to clean up a lot of the buckthorn and other underbrush and build a couple different types of storage sheds. I want to level the ground and put in several walkways and gardens as well.
The tractor would also be used 4-6 times a year at my parents place for loader work with some potential mowing and/or leveling.
So, primarily looking for about 25 HP with a loader. I would be able to spend 6-8K within a year or so or wait 4-5 years and get a new one for 15-17K or so. I just really want a loader at this point, but want the option of adding a MMM and possibly a snowblower. Also want to be able to use a box blade and other small landscaping attachments. If I go the used route I would probably trade it for a newer one at some point, but I would intend to keep a new one for the long haul.
I'm in no hurry, but don't know if I can even find what I am looking for in this price range.
Any general advice is appreciated. Specific brands/model numbers would also be helpful.