New member from CNY

[Dutch445]

Welcome Dave from a fellow CNYer!
I don't see where you said how much of the 3.5 acres you plan
on mowing (or she plans on mowing!)
i would start there, and decide whether this machine is going to mow or not,
as your options change depending on that fact.

for snow, any bucket tractor will work, but the front blowers are extremely
convenient and effective around here, and that will limit you to
certain models of tractors too.

are you new to CNY or just this home?

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

Welcome Dave from a fellow CNYer!
I don't see where you said how much of the 3.5 acres you plan
on mowing (or she plans on mowing!)
i would start there, and decide whether this machine is going to mow or not,
as your options change depending on that fact.

for snow, any bucket tractor will work, but the front blowers are extremely
convenient and effective around here, and that will limit you to
certain models of tractors too.

are you new to CNY or just this home?

Dutch445 thank you. born and raised in CNY. Other than several years for military. So I know ALL about snow... Lake effect snow!! I was leaning toward the smaller compact size. I may forego the BH and get a snow blower. I'd probably used that more. As of now we have about 2 acres to mow more to add later. It's a clean slate as of now, no trees, flower beds. So high maneuvablity isn't an issue as on now. And I don't think she'll take to a zero turn.

 

[Dutch445]

I like the thinking of renting a mini excavator for serious diggin, planting larger trees,
ditches, running water/elec lines etc. much more efficient than trying to do
with a backhoe on the back of a tractor, but if you have tons of work to do
it's nice to have your own hoe for bigger projects.
if you don't see a lot of heavy backhoe work for a while, a sub cut with mower
and blower would be great for mowing a couple acres and handling snow around here.
front loader is handy for moving topsoil/mulch/stone if needed, and you can certainly
dig out areas with the loader, strip topsoil for garden beds, fire pits etc. a post hole
digger for the 3ph can be used to plant trees, drill for posts to build decks, swingsets, clothesline posts etc.
I don't think you really need much larger, unless your loader needs are going to be heavier.

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

I like the thinking of renting a mini excavator for serious diggin, planting larger trees,
ditches, running water/elec lines etc. much more efficient than trying to do
with a backhoe on the back of a tractor, but if you have tons of work to do
it's nice to have your own hoe for bigger projects.
if you don't see a lot of heavy backhoe work for a while, a sub cut with mower
and blower would be great for mowing a couple acres and handling snow around here.
front loader is handy for moving topsoil/mulch/stone if needed, and you can certainly
dig out areas with the loader, strip topsoil for garden beds, fire pits etc. a post hole
digger for the 3ph can be used to plant trees, drill for posts to build decks, swingsets, clothesline posts etc.
I don't think you really need much larger, unless your loader needs are going to be heavier.

Thanks for the input. I grew up on 150 acres and have been around tractors. My father still has his little 750. I've been just trying to compare capacities, ergonomics and price and of course the dealer. I think I've got it down to the the small frame compact. Weight Wise around 1500# give or take.

 

[George2615]

Welcome to TBN neighbor.

Here are the LS dealers nearest to our CNY area.

Paige Equipment Sales & Service Inc.
Address 5016 Route 104
East Williamson, NY 14449
Phone 315-589-6651

Brian Switzer Equipment
Address 6414 Lewis Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Phone 607-387-9808

Ranmar Tractor
Address 5219 US rt 11
Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone 315-298-5109

I'll send you a PM.

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

Sorry I fat fingered. Tractor at least 2k#.

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

Welcome to TBN neighbor.

Here are the LS dealers nearest to our CNY area.

Paige Equipment Sales & Service Inc.
Address 5016 Route 104
East Williamson, NY 14449
Phone 315-589-6651

Brian Switzer Equipment
Address 6414 Lewis Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Phone 607-387-9808

Ranmar Tractor
Address 5219 US rt 11
Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone 315-298-5109

I'll send you a PM.

Thanks George. Would you guys suggest calling or emailing the dealers?

 

[George2615]

Sent you a PM. Call me.

 

[Msamt]

I guess I'm just really unsure if I need sure a tractor for my size of property. I don't have a barn yet so the garage would have to be shared. I don't need a pink tractor... Hahaha.

You get a tractor, and you'll find all kinds of stuff to do.
Have fun from another former CNY'er (Syr, Uti, and Schen)
MT

 

[Gr8Jeepin]

You get a tractor, and you'll find all kinds of stuff to do.
Have fun from another former CNY'er (Syr, Uti, and Schen)
MT

I wonder if I can get a Dr's note to get a tractor... For.... Therapy!!? Hahahaha