New acerage need tractor

Rcsask · Sep 11, 2016

Hello guys and gals, my wife and I are looking to buy a acerage in the next few months. The property that we will be putting a offer on is 10 acers flat with long over grown grass covering about 60 percent and the rest being nice well maintained grass. There's a 200 foot drive way that is gravel. I will be wanting a tractor to do the regular things. Mow grass blow snow rototiller to put garden in. We will also be needing to dig out some tress and add a lot of tress for a shelter belt. Also will need to spread more gravel and do day to day things so a fel is a must. And final I will be wanting to build my self a 1/5 scale remote control race track. I've looked at the mahindra max 26, kubota b2601, and jd 2025r. All with finishing mower, fel, rototiller, 3pt snow blower. There all around that 30 to 35 range ( Canadian dollar) I am wondering what other ones do you guys recommend me look at and to take for a test. So far I'm leaning towards the jd mostly because they actually gave me seat time and a pile of gravel to play/test with. Thanks in advance.

flusher · Sep 11, 2016

Welcome to TBN. Join the fun:thumbsup:

I'd go with a 35-40 hp (pto) tractor with hydrostatic transmission, 4WD, power steering, ag tires filled with Rimguard, dual rear hydraulic remotes. FEL with 6-ft wide bucket, skid steer quick attach, three chain hooks on the bucket. I'd also include a cab and a 6-ft rotary mower (aka brush hog, bush hog, slasher, shredder).

Good luck

jeff9366 · Sep 11, 2016

Hello guys and gals.

My wife and I plan to buy 10 acres in a few months. The property is flat, with long grass covering 60 percent, the rest well maintained grass. There's a 200 foot gravel driveway.

I want a tractor to mow grass, blow snow, rototill and put in a garden. We need to dig out some trees and plant others for a shelter belt. Will need to spread gravel, so a FEL is a must. Finally, I want to build a 1/5 scale remote control race track.

I've looked at the Mahindra Max 26, Kubota B2601, and JD 2025r, all with finishing mower, FEL, rototiller, 3pt snow blower. There all around that $30,000 to $35,000 range ( Canadian dollars) What others do you recommend? I'm leaning towards the JD mostly because the JD dealer gave me seat time and a pile of gravel to play/test with.

Thanks in advance.

nybirdman · Sep 11, 2016

flusher said:
Welcome to TBN. Join the fun:thumbsup:

I'd go with a 35-40 hp (pto) tractor with hydrostatic transmission, 4WD, power steering, ag tires filled with Rimguard, dual rear hydraulic remotes. FEL with 6-ft wide bucket, skid steer quick attach, three chain hooks on the bucket. I'd also include a cab and a 6-ft rotary mower (aka brush hog, bush hog, slasher, shredder).

Good luck

This and a dedicated lawn mower.

motownbrowne · Sep 11, 2016

Look at the L2501.

If you want to save money, buy used implements. There's plenty of them around for this size tractor.

jeff9366 · Sep 11, 2016

motownbrowne said:
Look at the L2501.

Second to MOTOWNBROWNE.

Heavier, more stable Kubota L2501 is better sized to ten acres. Mowing will be your regular, repeating, task. L2501 can cut 24" wider swathe than Kubota 'B's, while providing a noticeably smoother ride.

LINK TO KUBOTA L2501: http://www.kubota.com/product/LSeries/L2501.aspx

Rcsask · Sep 11, 2016

Thanks for the advice I'm concerned that the heavier and larger L2501 would leave ruts in the grass and be more difficult to mow around obstacles.

Everyone think the smaller tractors would be too small for what I will be needing? Every dealer recommended what I looked at so far. Is there any other brands and models I should take a seat on? I have all the dealers around the city so I can test them all.

jeff9366 · Sep 11, 2016

I'm concerned that the heavier and larger L2501 would leave ruts in the grass and be more difficult to mow around obstacles.

With R4/industrial tires you will not rut turf. I run over La-de-dah, professionally maintained residential lawns with my 5,400 pound tractor on R4s regularly with no ill effect. However, I do not run over sponge wet turf, nor do I engage 4-WD. Mowing your potential ten acres will be less demanding than the residential Saint Augustine turf I run over.

Now that things have dried a bit, I am cleaning up after Hurricane Hermione, lifting 100 to 500 pound Oak limbs off lovely lawns.

While the L2501 is heavier than the 'B' series, the L2501 wears wider tires. The tire load on an L2501 is unlikely greater than the tire load on a B. I SPECULATE that the tire load on a L2501 with R4/industrial tires is LESS than the tire loading on a 'B' with R1/ag tires, but this is not an apples-to-apples comparison.

Anyone think the smaller tractors would be too small for what I need? Every dealer recommended what I looked at.

A 'B' is adequate. But a 'B' will take much longer to mow ten acres, and use somewhat more fuel, both due to narrower swathe. Shorter wheelbase, lighter 'B' tractor will give you a significantly choppier ride.

How old are you? How many years do you intend to mow this property, with this tractor? Save your body now, because you pay later. (I am 69.) Value your time. Be productive.

Rcsask · Sep 11, 2016

jeff9366 said:
I'm concerned that the heavier and larger L2501 would leave ruts in the grass and be more difficult to mow around obstacles.

With R4/industrial tires you will not rut turf. I run over residential lawns with my 5,400 pound tractor on R4s regularly with no ill effect. However, I do not run over wet turf, nor do I engage 4-WD. Mowing your potential ten acres will be less demanding than the residential Saint Augustine turf I run over..

Anyone think the smaller tractors would be too small for what I need? Every dealer recommended what I looked at.

A 'B' will do fine. But a 'B' will take much longer to mow ten acres, and use somewhat more fuel, both due to narrower swathe. Shorter wheelbase, lighter tractor will give you a significantly choppier ride.

How old are you? How many years do you intend to mow this property, with this tractor? Save your body. Value your time.

I am 29 yrs old. We're hopping this is the forever home so will be cutting till kids can do it for me. I do very much value my time I work shift work away from home 7 days on 7 off. I won't be mowing the full 10 acres everything maybe do it all twice a yr. Plus it'll be less once the shelter belt is in garden race track and a shop. I joined here to get more advice on the acerage type tractor. Also it seemed to me that i was searching on here and looking so id thought i would join and start a thread. I grew up on a farm and am experienced with tractors.