Fordman98
Bronze Member
Hi guys, I'm in the research phase of purchasing my first tractor. My wife and I just bought 5.5 acres with 90% being woods. I have maybe a half acre to mow. However the current mowing is very steep hills. I'm not sure yet on what I want to do for a mower. I have a rider but it doesn't like the hills at all. (Can't go up or down without sliding) thinking maybe a mmm would be good on new tractor to keep weight low?
With that, I plan to use the new tractor to maintain the trails and driveway. The driveway is only about 300 ft. I'll also use it for snow removal. Most snowfalls are less then a foot so plan on a rear blade for this. Also I'll be renting equipment to clear out some of the woods for a bigger yard and a garden area. So the tracror will be used to get that area which is about an acre ready for planting a yard.
So with that background, my question becomes what size tractor would be best? I was thinking something in the 30hp Range around 2500lbs. But then I saw what the rk24 can do and thought maybe that would be all I needed and I'd have the maneuverability of the smaller tractor for the trail maintenance. Thoughts and opinions?
With that, I plan to use the new tractor to maintain the trails and driveway. The driveway is only about 300 ft. I'll also use it for snow removal. Most snowfalls are less then a foot so plan on a rear blade for this. Also I'll be renting equipment to clear out some of the woods for a bigger yard and a garden area. So the tracror will be used to get that area which is about an acre ready for planting a yard.
So with that background, my question becomes what size tractor would be best? I was thinking something in the 30hp Range around 2500lbs. But then I saw what the rk24 can do and thought maybe that would be all I needed and I'd have the maneuverability of the smaller tractor for the trail maintenance. Thoughts and opinions?