studor
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Dec 23, 2007
- Messages
- 1,462
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
- Tractor
- Jinma 284(Spirit fel), MF 135 (MF200 fel)
I own 143 acres with about 35 still classified as cleared. I am using a 28 hp Jinma 4wd to perform the tasks you have outlined and have been extremely happy with it to date. I too tried the atv route and had experiences similar to yours. I also tried the two wheel tractor route and would not recommend that approach. The former owner of my property had a Timberjack skidder and used it extensively --- I think he damaged more than he harvested and it is his damage that I harvest for firewood. When I have really big stems to get out now I wait until winter and call my neighbour to bring over his team of Percherons (amazing what one or two real horsepower can do).
All this to say I think you are on the right track -- do a little comparison shopping and get a 4wd 25- 35hp tractor, FEL, hydraulic top link, shuttle shift and try and save enough cash for the blower, rotary mower, PHD,winch etc. I don't think you will be disappointed - JMHO
Regards
Steve
All this to say I think you are on the right track -- do a little comparison shopping and get a 4wd 25- 35hp tractor, FEL, hydraulic top link, shuttle shift and try and save enough cash for the blower, rotary mower, PHD,winch etc. I don't think you will be disappointed - JMHO
Regards
Steve