Attention first time tractor buyers some really good helpful advice.

[Nb707]

I never stated a stump bucket is a replacement for an excavator or Backhoe what I stated is that it worked pretty good for me for my small jobs. Obviously a stump bucket has its limitations. But it did a great job digging out that creek for the culvert

 

[Nb707]

You’re mistaken Never stated a stump bucket as a replacement for a backhoe I just merely said it worked great for the jobs that I was doing

 

[dadiehl]

Besides plowing snow and moving mulch by the dump truck load my first criteria was to be able to off load pellets by the ton off my truck. My JD 3320 will always be my favorite tractor I ever owned. Sold that to get a Kubota M7060. It’s really a tad big for almost all my needs BUT it picks up a ton of pellets like the pallet is empty. If the 3320 could pick up a ton I would still have it.

 

[fried1765]

Besides plowing snow and moving mulch by the dump truck load my first criteria was to be able to off load pellets by the ton off my truck. My JD 3320 will always be my favorite tractor I ever owned. Sold that to get a Kubota M7060. It痴 really a tad big for almost all my needs BUT it picks up a ton of pellets like the pallet is empty. If the 3320 could pick up a ton I would still have it.

Similar nostalgia:
I sold my Ford 3400TLB a year ago, and bought a nearly pristine, exceptionally low hour, Kubota L48TLB.
The Kubota is a fine piece of machinery, and I will certainly keep it,..... but I do kinda miss my old Ford 4 lever TLB (I had her for 33 years).

 

[sea2summit]

I never stated a stump bucket is a replacement for an excavator or Backhoe what I stated is that it worked pretty good for me for my small jobs. Obviously a stump bucket has its limitations. But it did a great job digging out that creek for the culvert

From the first post:
" I needed a back hole. I thought about renting one for the day . Instead I bought a stump bucket it works great. "

Not sure why you keep digging this hole.

 

[RSR]

I think why threads like these are often not received well, is there is a difference between responding to solicited advice, and offering unsolicited advice. This particular thread falls into the latter category.

If someone is asking for advice, it's usually accompanied by a clear description of what they hope to accomplish. This allows posters to use their experience performing similar tasks to offer very useful insight.

However, offering unsolicited advice comes across as, "I know what your problem is. Here, let me fix it for you." My personal experience is that doesn't go over well with my wife, or anyone else for that matter.

The problem is it assumes you know the requirements of a fictitious user that doesn't exist. As many have repeatedly pointed out, every situation is so different it's impossible to provide a one size fits all approach.

I think that is the frustration with similar threads on this topic. As alluded to, there is one here that is on iteration number (100?) for that exact reason.

As an example Moss said 45 Hp on 20 acres was too big. I have 45 Hp on 5 acres. It's perfect. Nybirdman who lives very close to me (same county I'm pretty sure) has 44 Hp for 100 acres.

You can't fix a problem for someone if you don't first take the time to determine what the problem actually is.

 

[MossRoad]

I think why threads like these are often not received well, is there is a difference between responding to solicited advice, and offering unsolicited advice. This particular thread falls into the latter category.

If someone is asking for advice, it's usually accompanied by a clear description of what they hope to accomplish. This allows posters to use their experience performing similar tasks to offer very useful insight.

However, offering unsolicited advice comes across as, "I know what your problem is. Here, let me fix it for you." My personal experience is that doesn't go over well with my wife, or anyone else for that matter."

The problem is it assumes you know the requirements of a fictitious user that doesn't exist. As many have repeatedly pointed out, every situation is so different it's impossible to provide a one size fits all approach.

I think that is the frustration with similar threads on this topic. As alluded to, there is one here that is on iteration number (100?) for that exact reason.

As an example Moss said 45 Hp on 26 acres was too big. I have 45 Hp on 5 acres. It's perfect

You can't fix a problem for someone if you don't first take the time to determine what the problem actually is.

Mine was 50 on 20. :laughing:

Now I'm 25 on 20. But PTO wise, it's only about 11.7 on 20. I just don't need it. Other do. Everyone's different. Go figure? :confused3:

 

[Nb707]

From the first post:
" I needed a back hole. I thought about renting one for the day . Instead I bought a stump bucket it works great. "

Not sure why you keep digging this hole.[/

What hole are you referring to
I made mention a stump bucket worked for me when I thought I needed a backhoe For my particular situation

 

[Nb707]

I think why threads like these are often not received well, is there is a difference between responding to solicited advice, and offering unsolicited advice. This particular thread falls into the latter category.

If someone is asking for advice, it's usually accompanied by a clear description of what they hope to accomplish. This allows posters to use their experience performing similar tasks to offer very useful insight.

However, offering unsolicited advice comes across as, "I know what your problem is. Here, let me fix it for you." My personal experience is that doesn't go over well with my wife, or anyone else for that matter.

The problem is it assumes you know the requirements of a fictitious user that doesn't exist. As many have repeatedly pointed out, every situation is so different it's impossible to provide a one size fits all approach.

I think that is the frustration with similar threads on this topic. As alluded to, there is one here that is on iteration number (100?) for that exact reason.

As an example Moss said 45 Hp on 20 acres was too big. I have 45 Hp on 5 acres. It's perfect. Nybirdman who lives very close to me (same county I'm pretty sure) has 44 Hp for 100 acres.

You can't fix a problem for someone if you don't first take the time to determine what the problem actually is.

Well that’s too bad because the people on the site really are helpful and that’s what it’s all about. Solicited Advise or unsolicited advice
For me it was just what I experienced

 

[LouNY]

Well heck here we go;
Branson 8050 65 Hp on the pto.
My home lot is a 10acre hillside.
The primary purpose of the tractor is driveway maintenance, gravel dirt and snow removal.
It also trims the bush and limbs along the driveway,
carries a pallet of coal,
brush hogs a little bit,
and a pto source for the generator.
It has a backup tractor in the shape of a IH 574.
If I need more tractor it's a 3 mile road trip.
And this one goes over at time for light farm work.

I have the Euro hook ends on my lift arms I have absolutely no use for a quick hitch,
on the rear of tractor.
I do have one welded to a SSQA plate for the loader.

I have considered a small one once in awhile but not often.
My mower is a Kubota front mount and then an old deere 110 lawn mower.