How much do I need?

[Slowpoke Slim]

Thanks for all the input. While I think the 15 series is all the tractor I will need, there is no cab option.

I've looked at other brands and it seems like all of those options would be much more expensive than a Branson, even for a smaller one.

Right now, I am leaning toward a 3725Ch, 4225Ch, or a 4720Ch.

I am also leaning toward turf tires. My lot is essentially flat, so I'm thinking they wouldn't be too much of a hinderance.

Don't know your location, but turf tires will be terrible in mud. R4's are better, and R1's best for mud. That may not be an issue, since it sounds like you don't need to worry about feeding cattle or anything that couldn't "wait out" a muddy patch having time to dry out. But if you're really planning on running your tractor on your lawn, turfs will do the least amount of surface damage. As said, try to wait until ground is completely firm and dry. I try to limit my tractor use on my "lawn" (area immediately around my house) when I can, but when I have to, I try to be careful about making turns and turning the wheels when stationary, make sure I'm in 2wd, diff lock is off, to limit the damage. That's with R4's.

I have a separate riding mower to mow the grass in my "lawn" areas.

 

[TJSlice]

Don't know your location, but turf tires will be terrible in mud. R4's are better, and R1's best for mud. That may not be an issue, since it sounds like you don't need to worry about feeding cattle or anything that couldn't "wait out" a muddy patch having time to dry out. But if you're really planning on running your tractor on your lawn, turfs will do the least amount of surface damage. As said, try to wait until ground is completely firm and dry. I try to limit my tractor use on my "lawn" (area immediately around my house) when I can, but when I have to, I try to be careful about making turns and turning the wheels when stationary, make sure I'm in 2wd, diff lock is off, to limit the damage. That's with R4's.

I have a separate riding mower to mow the grass in my "lawn" areas.

Thanks. I won't have anything that can't wait.

 

[TJSlice]

It's not a good idea to operate on the leach field. Some people do and some of them damage it. It depends on how deep it is and the soil conditions. And of course stay off the tank. Falling in would be bad.

I'm no septic expert either, but we will have pipes running to 3 septic sprayers... much like a sprinkler system.