MESSMAKER
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10 acres is a lot to till. I can till about 1/2 acre per hour if it is new ground. Might be able to almost an acre per hour if it has been tilled before. I don't think a reverse tiller is necessary.
Buying Advice Bobcat CT 225
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10 acres is a lot to till. I can till about 1/2 acre per hour if it is new ground. Might be able to almost an acre per hour if it has been tilled before. I don't think a reverse tiller is necessary.
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I'm trying to do a bit more research. I'm planting alfalfa. Possibly I can just pull a disc through?
Thx
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Well, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Bobcat CT225.
Stopped by the seller yesterday, and checked it out.
The biggest change in the decision making process was finding a guy that wanted to plant my 10 acres of alfalfa. I'm just going to get cash rent ok the acres.
So my main tractor needs are going to be, cleaning up brush and tree tops, mowing and pulling a box blade.
I also went with the industrial tires.
Thanks everyone, for all the advice.
Jeff
Stopped by the seller yesterday, and checked it out.
The biggest change in the decision making process was finding a guy that wanted to plant my 10 acres of alfalfa. I'm just going to get cash rent ok the acres.
So my main tractor needs are going to be, cleaning up brush and tree tops, mowing and pulling a box blade.
I also went with the industrial tires.
Thanks everyone, for all the advice.
Jeff
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Congrats. That's a nice tractor. You'll be happy with it.
MESSMAKER
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Check the Bobcat tractor forum on this site. Downloadable service manual and service tracking form was available. Both are very handy.
I have the same tractor. let me know if I can help.
I have the same tractor. let me know if I can help.
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I need to download it. Thank you.
Played around on it a bit yesterday. It's my first tractor, I know my opinions will change, but it seems perfect for what I want it to do.
k0ua
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Since you mention this is your first tractor. Just remember, you do need rear ballast before you take on any heavy loader work. I use my ballast barrel and also have loaded tires. But if you remember nothing else, to keep the shiny side up, never travel with a loaded FEL bucket above the level of the tractors hood. This is the number one mistake newbies make and it leads to tractor rollovers. With your loader up high, you raise your center of gravity considerably and all it takes is a small depression in the ground on the low side or a small rock on the high side to start your tractor into a roll over condition. Keep in mind that the front axle is on a single pivot bolt and when a rear tire leaves the ground the tractor will pivot one way or the other. Keep the shiny side up and happy tractoring!
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Thanks!
A few times yesterday I'd try to lift the loader, and the bucket would be hung up on the stump. I was very surprised at how easy it was for the rear end to lift.. Got a immediate reaction from me..
I need to work out rear ballast, and get tires loaded. What's easiest, best way to get the tires loaded? Will a tractor tire service come out and do it, or should I take it in?
Thx
A few times yesterday I'd try to lift the loader, and the bucket would be hung up on the stump. I was very surprised at how easy it was for the rear end to lift.. Got a immediate reaction from me..
I need to work out rear ballast, and get tires loaded. What's easiest, best way to get the tires loaded? Will a tractor tire service come out and do it, or should I take it in?
Thx
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May I suggest an immediate purchase of a properly sized ballast box. Your owner's manual will instruct you in how much weight to ad to the box. I have 1,100 lbs. in mine.
Affordable ballast boxes are frequently available on Craigslist.
Affordable ballast boxes are frequently available on Craigslist.
k0ua
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Thanks!
A few times yesterday I'd try to lift the loader, and the bucket would be hung up on the stump. I was very surprised at how easy it was for the rear end to lift.. Got a immediate reaction from me..
I need to work out rear ballast, and get tires loaded. What's easiest, best way to get the tires loaded? Will a tractor tire service come out and do it, or should I take it in?
Thx
The best way is to do it yourself.. Do not let them put in calcium chloride unless you use tubes in the tires.. it will rot the rims. Calcium chloride is a salt. I don't like to use it at all even if it is still an industry standard. One reason is if you do have a puncture even with a tube, it sprays salt water all over your tractor, and on the ground. It will kill vegetation also. Rimguard (beet juice byproduct) is good and must be put in by a tire service (they wont sell it to individuals). You can put in Windshield Washer fluid (low temp kind) or methanol mix or RV antifreeze (propolene glycol) yourself Now is a good time to buy the RV antifreeze and the low temp Windshield Washer fluid. You can buy the simple tire fill/burp adapter for about 10 dollars at Tractor supply and other locations.
Slime® Air/Water Adapter Kit with Bleeder Valve - Tractor Supply Co.
