Tractor size question

[TJP89]

No worries here. I'm anxious to see your progress on the property. That type of work is good for the Soul, regardless of what tractor you have.

When I bought the 20 acres I now live on it was a disaster. Totally overgrown in scrub brush and cedar trees with junk cars and scrap iron scattered everywhere. I cleaned it all up and built a house on it using an old Super C Farmall in the beginning and finishing with an old 861 Ford. I look back on that work with satisfaction and good memories. Sure there were times when I wanted more tractor. But it sure energized my initiative and creativity to get the job done.

One time I dug up and moved a 4ft square red rock. Moved it 150yds so the wife could have it by the driveway. Hitched the Ford to the rock using the 3pt. Hitched the 4wd pickup to the front of the tractor. Wife in the pickup spinning rooster tails of dirt clods past my head. Me on the tractor scratching and clawing with the front tires 2ft off the ground. Good times. Wouldn't have a story to tell if I'd had a large tractor or backhoe.....

Just proves the point that a 20HP SCUT can usually do anything you need......It'll just take a little more time and effort. You wouldn't believe some of the things I did with a little craftsman lawn tractor before I bought either of my bigger tractors.

 

[670x]

That was a great story in fact I can envision it now. Today out walking I found an awesome rock and thought "man I wish I could get that to my driveway for an address sign".

 

[oldpilgrim]

If you haven't yet signed on the dotted line, take a few minutes and look at a Mahindra. Hopefully there's a dealer in your area. It didn't get to be the largest tractor manufacturer in the world and #3 in the US by accident.

 

[TSO]

If you haven't yet signed on the dotted line, take a few minutes and look at a Mahindra. Hopefully there's a dealer in your area. It didn't get to be the largest tractor manufacturer in the world and #3 in the US by accident.

They do have some good options, and good financing options as well.

Are they the largest manufacturer, or largest retailer? I think they say "number 1 in tractor sales" or similar, right? I can't remember which models they actually make and which ones they buy?

 

[oldpilgrim]

Largest mfg or seller?

Well, either they make them or someone makes them for them to their specs. If they're not made, then they can't sell them and be the largest seller.

You can say the same for any of the brand names. Does Deere make or sell more in the US than others?

 

[ovrszd]

I've travelled a lot. I always notice tractors. I've never saw a Mahindra anywhere other than the U.S. But then, I've not travelled to India. I don't care whether a manufacturer is largest or smallest. I only care if the product quality is there.

 

[murphy1244]

I've travelled a lot. I always notice tractors. I've never saw a Mahindra anywhere other than the U.S. But then, I've not travelled to India. I don't care whether a manufacturer is largest or smallest. I only care if the product quality is there.

And you want a good dealer close by as I guarantee you are going to break something sooner or later.

 

[ovrszd]

And you want a good dealer close by as I guarantee you are going to break something sooner or later.

True that. Those that say they've never broke anything on a tractor are not using it.

 

[murphy1244]

I just found out today the Massey dealer by me has switched to Mahindra. The family has been selling Masseys for 70 years or so.

 

[ovrszd]

I just found out today the Massey dealer by me has switched to Mahindra. The family has been selling Masseys for 70 years or so.

Say it isn't so..... There are running, working daily, Massey's in my area that are 50 years old. Bummer.