Todd NE WY
Silver Member
Hi everyone.
This is my first post but I have been reading for awhile. I decided to register to add my .02 to this topic.
The advice given so far is dead on. I wish 3 years ago I would have asked that question. I have 20 acres and mostly use the tractor to handle the hay for the horses.
My first tractor was a JD 790, bought for the same budget reasons as originally stated in the original question. I thought I could "get by" with it but every time I turned around I was wishing for something more.
2 years ago I purchased a JD 4320 with e-Hydro and the 400x loader. What a night and day difference. I can pick up a big square or round bale without holding my breath, I can hook onto the manure spreader full and take off.
My reccomendation is to figure out what you think you need then buy 1 size larger. Since you are just getting started it is difficult for you to anticipate what all of your future needs will be.
I hope this helps and I didn't ramble to much.
Todd
This is my first post but I have been reading for awhile. I decided to register to add my .02 to this topic.
The advice given so far is dead on. I wish 3 years ago I would have asked that question. I have 20 acres and mostly use the tractor to handle the hay for the horses.
My first tractor was a JD 790, bought for the same budget reasons as originally stated in the original question. I thought I could "get by" with it but every time I turned around I was wishing for something more.
2 years ago I purchased a JD 4320 with e-Hydro and the 400x loader. What a night and day difference. I can pick up a big square or round bale without holding my breath, I can hook onto the manure spreader full and take off.
My reccomendation is to figure out what you think you need then buy 1 size larger. Since you are just getting started it is difficult for you to anticipate what all of your future needs will be.
I hope this helps and I didn't ramble to much.
Todd