woodlandgiant
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Hi, I have about 20 acres of land with 2 acres open. In time I want to turn the land into a mini-farm with goats and pigs. Right now we just have chickens. I need a tractor and a farmi winch to harvest about 8 cords a year for our house and for my mother-in-law who lives right next door. I want to also use a tractor for plowing our driveway and my mother-in-law's. I am looking at getting a TLB and would like to understand the following:
1. Can I dig with the loader, as in scrape up sod for a garden?
2. At what minimum hp does the backhoe become a lot more useful than a shovel?
3. I am a big guy - 6' 7" at about 280 lbs. Do I need to pay attention to the size of a tractor?
4. I like the Kubota L3400, but I do not know if I need 35hp, or whether I can afford the $ for the TLB combo.
5. At what point is the number of hours an issue with purchasing a used tractor? 2000 hrs? 1000 hrs?
6. Is there a difference with the price of parts between major brands?
7. I don't have a trailer. To buy a tractor that is being sold a ways away, is it customary to go look at the tractor first before buying?
Thanks very much for all your help!
1. Can I dig with the loader, as in scrape up sod for a garden?
2. At what minimum hp does the backhoe become a lot more useful than a shovel?
3. I am a big guy - 6' 7" at about 280 lbs. Do I need to pay attention to the size of a tractor?
4. I like the Kubota L3400, but I do not know if I need 35hp, or whether I can afford the $ for the TLB combo.
5. At what point is the number of hours an issue with purchasing a used tractor? 2000 hrs? 1000 hrs?
6. Is there a difference with the price of parts between major brands?
7. I don't have a trailer. To buy a tractor that is being sold a ways away, is it customary to go look at the tractor first before buying?
Thanks very much for all your help!