Tractor Sizing Tractor size advice needed

[murphy1244]

Okay Faxman how much???

 

[johnrex62]

I have learned that you should get the biggest toy....er tractor.... that will fit in your parking spot and go through your gates. It does not hurt to have excess capacity or lift power, but it really suxs to fall even a little short.

I have a 37hp Kubota and it does everything I need, but I have found a few tasks that could have been easier with more loader lift capacity (trees and logs to be pushed around). I was able to push and pull just fine, but could not carry a few things.

 

[Xfaxman]

Okay Faxman how much???

Copied from the price quote from Bobcat.

Product Quotation
Quotation Number: 9089D010053
Date: 2012-12-05 10:38:48

Factory Installed 29 x 10.5, 8 PR Trac Tires M1003-R05-C04 1 $250.00

Description Part No Qty. Price Ea. Total
ToolCat 5610 F-Series M1003 1 $59,040.00

Total of Items Quoted $59,290.00
Discount Winter Savings Discount ($2,913.00)
Discount In Lieu of Finance Attachment Rebate ($1,000.00)
Sales total before Taxes and Trades $55,377.00
Taxes: Exempt $0.00
Quote Total - US dollars $55,377.00

How much does a tractor with 4x4, cabbed with heat and air, that will lift 3,000 pounds at the FEL pins, cost?

Sure am glad that my wife bought the Toolcat to help with the pasture mowing!

 

[sd455dan]

Get a tractor that is big enough for the work you need it to do changing your plan say to square bales instead of round bales. I would stay with original plan and buy a larger stronger tractor it's a big purchase you don't want to get a lesser unit and be unhappy with it. do it right the first time. good luck

:thumbsup: i agree -if you want to be able to move round bales , get a tractor with loader that will do the job.
We move round bales with both tractors loaders, even the old 40 hp 2 wheel drive tractors like the 3000 ford will move 1100lbs. bales and lift them to full height if necessary. Mahindra, Kioti, and LS have models (before going to a utility sized machine) CUTs that can handle mid sized round bales.

I also agree with some others that when moving heavy objects with the loader- tractor weight is your friend- there are new CUTs that will do the job.

Starting with a utility sized machine can also be a very good way to go , sometimes the prices are close for a slightly used full size machine, some of these new scuts and cuts are sold at a premium. jmo

Good Luck in your search

 

[flusher]

I'm new to tractors so I need some good advice on tractor size. I need a tractor for digging post holes, brush hog for mowing & clearing, lifting or moving round bales, rototiller for garden, and plow snow. Thanks in advance.

JohnB

How may acres?
What's your budget?
New or used tractor?
If used, will you do the maintenance yourself or at the dealer's shop?

 

[jb15426]

How may acres?
What's your budget?
New or used tractor?
If used, will you do the maintenance yourself or at the dealer's shop?

We have 20 acres with about 10 acres in pasture. Based on advice from others I think I'll go for a low hours used tractor a bit bigger than I think I need. I'll do what maintenance I can because of convenience. I do have one more question. How much better are post hole diggers with a slip clutch instead of shear pins?

JohnB

 

[joeu235]

Something like a JD 2240, 2150, or 2155 would fit your needs perfect. $8 to $11K with a front end loader and you could sell for what you paid for it.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I have learned that you should get the biggest toy....er tractor.... that will fit in your parking spot and go through your gates. It does not hurt to have excess capacity or lift power, but it really suxs to fall even a little short.

 

[jb15426]

I stopped by the local Kubota dealer and got the following quote:
2014 L3901HST, Land Pride PD25 post hole digger 9", Armstrong RB2000i Hay spear, Armstrong RTA6 blade,Land Pride RCR1260 5' mower for $23,490, minus $1000 if I pay cash. We were talking about a front loader but I don't see it in the quote so I have to assume it's not there. A TWF 20 ft trailer is $2500.

Opinions?

JohnB

 

[2458n]

Get the front loader with the tractor purchase. The post hole,hay spear, and blade are better bought used . The scuffed up paint is usually the only difference between new and used. If the mower is not beat up it too is a good buy used. The lobster red from Walmart will make your used look new. Thank you who posted about the paint.