Big tractor syndrome

[4shorts]

That is a one minute stump in my world with a 110, a larger hoe would scoop that out in one sweep.

So true and it's only 20 seconds with a Kubota 5740. The bigger the faster but the BX sure can keep a guy from picking up a pick and shovel and that's a good thing. I could put a back hoe on my 60 hp Kubota 5740 but won't because the BX will dig up the stumps, it just takes a little longer and I'm ok with that.

 

[Cherokee140]

That is a one minute stump in my world with a 110, a larger hoe would scoop that out in one sweep.

Bet I had more fun.

And I thought one minute stump was your wifes nick name for you

 

[jenkinsph]

So true and it's only 20 seconds with a Kubota 5740. The bigger the faster but the BX sure can keep a guy from picking up a pick and shovel and that's a good thing. I could put a back hoe on my 60 hp Kubota 5740 but won't because the BX will dig up the stumps, it just takes a little longer and I'm ok with that.

Doubt there is enough difference between a 5740 and a 110 to worry about. Both might take that stump out in one swipe. If not then it might take a minute to do it. When it becomes the 100th stump the OP is trying to remove he will not be having as much fun. Now having a 5740 and a BX would be a good set up for 14 acres.

 

[bdog]

I am glad you are happy with your tractor. After seeing the pics I honestly did not know they made tractors that small with backhoes and loaders. That thing looks kind of like a riding lawn mower on steroids. Looks like it would be really handy working in tight spaces and in and around your yard. On the downside I also think with 13 acres you will find things that it struggles to do.

What is the lift capacity and height on the loader? One thing I used all the time on my tractor before I got my skid steer was the loader. Aside from moving dirt I was always using it to load and unload things such as pallets, engines, implements, my gas powered welder, etc. I have a lot of things shipped to me that come on pallets and I have to unload them from trucks.

I know it is new now and you are enjoying the seat time. Down the road when many of these tasks are not "fun" any more and rather a chore things taking longer might annoy you. I know there are sometimes I want to spend all day on the tractor and then their are times when work and life are hectic and the tractor jobs I want to get done as quickly as possible.

 

[ovrszd]

After seeing the pics I honestly did not know they made tractors that small with backhoes and loaders. That thing looks kind of like a riding lawn mower on steroids. Looks like it would be really handy working in tight spaces and in and around your yard.

Yep, that's a SCUT class tractor, Sub Compact Utility Tractor. Or a lawn tractor on steriods as you referred. They are a great class for someone that is doing minimal maintenance to a small property. In Cherokee's case it isn't the acres that will determine if it's a good fit, it's the work he intends to do with it.

 

[bdog]

I get that. With anyone it is about what they want to do. One could have 1000 acres and all they want to do is mow their yard and plant a garden and then you could have someone with 5 acres that wants to dig a pond. The 5 acre guy would want a bigger tractor than the 1000 acre guy. Generally speaking though the more acres you have the more the average person wants to do which means a bigger tractor if you want to get these things done in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[motownbrowne]

Hey, don't worry about these guys saying it'll be too small. The bx will always be great at what it's designed for. It'll be a great tool for you. If you later decide to get a bigger tractor, I doubt you'll want to get rid of the bx. Have fun with it!:thumbsup:

 

[GPintheMitten]

There was no my tractor is bigger than yours that I saw in this thread at least up until you purchased. There was no strong arm attempts to manipulate you into a larger tractor.

There was however attempts to help you with careful advice from people with more experience than you.

I was one of the people who cautioned about the BX and thought you may want to consider a little larger. I have used a garden tractors, BX, B6200, B2620, Ford 2N, Ford 5000, a few different rental backhoes and excavators, and a few more that I can't remember right now. My bet is there were other responders who used a lot more different types and sizes than I have.

I really hope it works out well for you.

But I bailed out of this thread at one point based on my impressions of the futility of offering advice to someone who distrusted everything you heard.

Now you are on a mission to prove how you were right in the first place and all those egos with big tractor syndrome are foolish.

Not a good way to introduce yourself to a forum full of people who could help you in the future.

But good luck.

 

[4shorts]

Doubt there is enough difference between a 5740 and a 110 to worry about. Both might take that stump out in one swipe. If not then it might take a minute to do it. When it becomes the 100th stump the OP is trying to remove he will not be having as much fun. Now having a 5740 and a BX would be a good set up for 14 acres.

So true. I can remember a time when I was operating a 994 Cat front end loader and complained to management it was under powered for what they wanted it to do :laughing: I can also remember the time when I was operating a Cat 245 excavator and heard a "crack". When I pulled the bucket out of the hole there was no bottom in the bucket I guess there are times although rare that we can have to much power.

It's all relative I guess in what the machine is trying to do. :confused3:

 

[bdog]

I agree. I have not seen a thread in a while where someone asks for advice and then argues so much against it. It is his tractor he should get what he wants not what we think he wants but there are a ton of experienced people on here who can offer sage advice.

It really is a moot point now as he bought it and it happy which is all that matters.

I hope it works out well for him. It is a cool little tractor.