ncbowhunter
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Well I let the used 2015 NH Workmaster 40 slip through my hands so I'm back to square one.... looking at New Models Now....
I am searching for a tractor to fit my needs.... I'm a homeowner that maintains 3 acres of vacant land (bushhog)(This is in addition to my 5 acre yard that I mow with a zero turn mower.) I have 2 hunting leases (154 & 386 acres) that I maintain (bushogging, foodplots, etc). I have been paying someone to maintain most of my needs up to this point, so I want to pull the trigger on a tractor soon.
With a budget in mind, I was torn between purchasing a used MF 135, 235, or 230 in the 4k -/+ range (cash deal), or pulling the big trigger and purchasing a new tractor with loader in the (18 - 25k range).
As many have said I want to buy my 2nd tractor... 1st.... Here are some minimum requirements:
- Hydro Transmission
- Loader
- 40hp -/+
- Kioti, LS, New Holland, Kubota, TYM
- Will be pulled by a 1/2 ton Chevrolet Silverado
I am looking bang for the buck.... I realize a dealer is a big part of the equation to most people, but I would like to remove that piece from the conversation.... I don't plan to treat my tractor rough.... just normal use.... garage kept, etc....
Any help is greatly appreciated.... reliability, cost, and resale (in that order) into consideration.... which brand and model would you recommend me?.....
Thanks!
I am searching for a tractor to fit my needs.... I'm a homeowner that maintains 3 acres of vacant land (bushhog)(This is in addition to my 5 acre yard that I mow with a zero turn mower.) I have 2 hunting leases (154 & 386 acres) that I maintain (bushogging, foodplots, etc). I have been paying someone to maintain most of my needs up to this point, so I want to pull the trigger on a tractor soon.
With a budget in mind, I was torn between purchasing a used MF 135, 235, or 230 in the 4k -/+ range (cash deal), or pulling the big trigger and purchasing a new tractor with loader in the (18 - 25k range).
As many have said I want to buy my 2nd tractor... 1st.... Here are some minimum requirements:
- Hydro Transmission
- Loader
- 40hp -/+
- Kioti, LS, New Holland, Kubota, TYM
- Will be pulled by a 1/2 ton Chevrolet Silverado
I am looking bang for the buck.... I realize a dealer is a big part of the equation to most people, but I would like to remove that piece from the conversation.... I don't plan to treat my tractor rough.... just normal use.... garage kept, etc....
Any help is greatly appreciated.... reliability, cost, and resale (in that order) into consideration.... which brand and model would you recommend me?.....
Thanks!