jeff9366
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- Tractor
- Kubota Tractor Loader L3560 HST+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3,700 pounds bare tractor, 5,400 pounds operating weight, 37 horsepower
When did the emission rules go into effect?
A couple years ago. Anything made or imported before the "Tier IV" mandate became effective could be sold, so dealers built inventories. Those "Tier III" inventories were exhausted a year ago, with a buying stampede at the end.
The rocks, though plentiful, are not huge. Most would be less than 200#. Average would likely be 75#. They are buried somewhat.. The drainage and waterline work would be above the rock zone.
A Ratchet Rake bucket attachment will pry out rocks this size, but not bigger, on a BX25D.
We borrowed a neighbor's tractor, not sure of it's size, but it seemed bigger than we needed. It was { SEEMED? ) too big for horse area cleanup. This is what has me leaning to a SCUT.
Tractors seem to shrink as you use them. I am on my third tractor, after owning two that were too light and therefore too unstable. Everyone here said BUY ONE SIZE LARGER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED, but I am a slow learner. My horsepower progression was 20-hp, 33-hp, 37-hp. My weight progression was 1,600#, 2,300#, 3,500# (tractor only). If you compare tractor specs you will find HEAVY frame tractors are only slightly larger than LIGHT frame tractors of comparable horsepower. You do have to pay for the advantageous weight.
(Find out brand, model, horsepower and weight of your neighbor's tractor.)
How are you cleaning the horse area now?
If you fill in your T-B-N profile, city and state, readers will tell you where good used equipment is available within an hour or two. Happens often.
A couple years ago. Anything made or imported before the "Tier IV" mandate became effective could be sold, so dealers built inventories. Those "Tier III" inventories were exhausted a year ago, with a buying stampede at the end.
The rocks, though plentiful, are not huge. Most would be less than 200#. Average would likely be 75#. They are buried somewhat.. The drainage and waterline work would be above the rock zone.
A Ratchet Rake bucket attachment will pry out rocks this size, but not bigger, on a BX25D.
We borrowed a neighbor's tractor, not sure of it's size, but it seemed bigger than we needed. It was { SEEMED? ) too big for horse area cleanup. This is what has me leaning to a SCUT.
Tractors seem to shrink as you use them. I am on my third tractor, after owning two that were too light and therefore too unstable. Everyone here said BUY ONE SIZE LARGER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED, but I am a slow learner. My horsepower progression was 20-hp, 33-hp, 37-hp. My weight progression was 1,600#, 2,300#, 3,500# (tractor only). If you compare tractor specs you will find HEAVY frame tractors are only slightly larger than LIGHT frame tractors of comparable horsepower. You do have to pay for the advantageous weight.
(Find out brand, model, horsepower and weight of your neighbor's tractor.)
How are you cleaning the horse area now?
If you fill in your T-B-N profile, city and state, readers will tell you where good used equipment is available within an hour or two. Happens often.
How much of your 22 acres will actually be worked by the tractor?
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