First tractor - wet ground... ?

[jeff9366]

I was looking for something that was easily maneuverable since so close to water.

There is nothing on a tractor impeding movement of the small front wheels. You will be amazed at how sharply tractors turn.

From Kubota catalogs before me: L2501 minimum turning radius = 8.2 feet. MX minimum turning radius = 8.9 feet using turning/split brakes.
Not an apples-to-apples comparison but that is what Kubota catalogs specify.

 

[RugerSAfan]

As I'm looking out the back window, we have heavy rain. The river has risen over the peninsula, and looks like a lake with trees. This usually happens in March, discouraging in May. No real brush ( washed away). In early spring the ground is more sandy due to water flow, with fallen trees clumped in the back. I primarily want to burn the wood, maybe eventually smooth the ground, and the. Plant grass to assist with erosion and a place for Grandkids to play....

 

[RugerSAfan]

I suggest you edit the Greek in your first post so we understand it completely.

Fixed. Thanks

 

[RugerSAfan]

Please --- enter your LOCATION in your T-B-N PROFILE.

Updated. Should have put WET s.w. Michigan

 

[RugerSAfan]

Subcompact and compact tractors under 3,000 pounds bare weight operate in landscape, kitchen/commercial garden or hobby farm applications on one to ten flat acres.

An L2501 will serve but it is a relatively narrow machine relative to a wide MX. Tractors are inherently unstable operating on sloped or uneven ground. The addition of a Loader exacerbates instability. Tractor rear wheel/tire spread, sometimes adjustable, is a critical factor increasing compact tractor stability working sloped or uneven ground. Rear axle is the tractor component on which rear wheels/tires mount. A 6" to 10" wider rear axle substantially decreases tractor rollover potential. Tractor width is simulacrum for rear axle width.

If you are willing to spend thrice the time cutting up tree trunks to make SAFE loader loads (1,000 pounds real world FEL lift) for the relatively narrow L2501 relative to wide MX (2,000 pounds real world FEL lift) go for it, but consider: Time spent wrestling a chainsaw is hazard time. Safety is especially important for neophyte tractor owner/operators.

A good, small Stihl MS261 is $650. A good large Stihl MS461is $1,300. You will need both.

In theory you have the option of towing trees behind the tractor with chain. Towing does not sound practical in your situation. Tractors with 4-WD can tow around 75% of tractor operating weight.
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YES

DT = Gear Drive (vs HST)

 

[fried1765]

Even before using a tractor of any size from the sounds of it I would recommend hiring a tracked machine with a forestry mulcher and paying him to take the first pass thru it.

^^^^^^ BEST ADVICE !!!!!

 

[Cruiserdog]

If your property is as bad as you make it sound this might be the better choice. Get the land in a reasonably maintainable condition then you can get the correct size of machine versus buying a large enough the work done. The the large machine is overkill for maintenance.

Also, if it as wet as it sounds, you would be spending a lot of time with a tractor stuck in the mud.

That might be the best solution-again though keep in mind that the river in flood Will bring additional debris down on your land. Think about where you want to wind up and then determine if that痴 even feasible in the area we are talking about. I致e got a wooded ravine on my place with a small creek. When I bought the place the plan was for a 100 yard pistol and small bore range. Ain稚 gonna happen- after heavy rain I can have 12 ft of water in there for a day or two. Not a problem except it precludes using it as I壇 wanted.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

I thought about to get into my wet area of my place that's soggy 6 months of the year to go to duals and drop my loader. I have a 48hp 2wd old tractor. Figure dual ag tires and implement floater fronts would work. Right now, just the weight of the loader sinks the front end and 4wd with even more front end weight would make it worse. I just want to get down there to pull trees and figure a boom pole on the 3 point would be good enough.

I'd see if you can get duals on any of the models your looking at

 

[i7win7]

A skidding winch runs off pto 150-200' of cable, pull trees/logs to solid ground chain log to winch raise 3pt and transport
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[RugerSAfan]

I thought about to get into my wet area of my place that's soggy 6 months of the year to go to duals and drop my loader. I have a 48hp 2wd old tractor. Figure dual ag tires and implement floater fronts would work. Right now, just the weight of the loader sinks the front end and 4wd with even more front end weight would make it worse. I just want to get down there to pull trees and figure a boom pole on the 3 point would be good enough.

I'd see if you can get duals on any of the models your looking at

Are duals possible or practical on a CUT Kubota? Sounds intriguing...