Tractor Sizing Looking for HP Recommendation

[jeff9366]

Sounds like I have my HP accurate but need to consider the weight piece more.

Though it varies by tractor brand and model, at about 3,700 pounds bare tractor weight, some tractors will pass under a standard 84" high garage header with the ROPS folded, some will not. At about 4,000 pounds bare tractor weight the ROPS is too tall to pass under a standard 84" high garage header even with the ROPS folded.

You must check folded ROPS height model by model commencing at 3,700 pounds if you plan to garage store your tractor.


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[dodge man]

I own a John Deere 2025r. It is considered a compact although a small one. With loaded tires (fluid in the rear tires for ballast) a end loader and maybe another implement it weighs about 3000 lbs. I would look at this size in John Deere, Kubota or any other brand that is in your area. Like already mentioned if you stay at 25 hp or less there is less emissions equipment. If you want more hp don稚 be afraid of something a little bigger.

For a lot of trees you might rent something to dig the holes. The make rear augers for tractors but depending on the soil and your skill that can go great or not so good.

Mid mount mowers? A great subject to start an argument. Some people say skip it and get a zero turn. People like me will tell you how much we like them. With my JD I have a 60 auto connect deck that goes on and off easy. I like it. I have looked at zero turns and something I would like would probably be 5k used. If you have the budget and the space to store it a zero turn is great.

For budget? I spent $21k for my JD 2025r, 60 mid mount mower, end loader, pallet forks, and rear tires filled with rim guard. That was 2 years ago and was the out the door price. I would say inventory is down and prices are up since I bought mine 2 years ago.

Good luck in the search

 

[rademamj1]

If you need a tractor for the summer, it maybe wise to do your research and make your decesion on a tractor model quickly. Not trying to rush you.

Right now, dealer tractor inventories are extremely low for almost all brands. It's going to be a difficult year getting tractors. Typically, most spring tractor orders start going to dealers around mid March and April. My local dealer normally has 18 tractors on his lot, yesterday he had only 3 new tractors. All were over 60hp. He had no used tractors in his inventory.

Get your order in early this year.

 

[youne]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the weight info. On the LX datasheet, they list the the LX 2610 as 1830, and the FEL at 562. I assume that is Sans bucket, so add maybe another 3-400 there (I can't find spec specifically online.) That would put me at about 2700lbs without any additional ballast or the MMM. If I were to till with the loader and bucket on and end up at 2700-2800lbs is that enough weight to keep the tiller from kicking as long as I'm going the appropriate speed for how hard/tough it is?

 

[big bubba]

well Jeff9366 is the expert on cut & sub models. i can't offer any advice on that subject. but from my own experience, if you intend on working/living on the land for some time, tasks and ambitions will grow & always be there for you. from your descriptions, i feel you'll struggle with a 25hp tractor. i highly recommend looking at a heavier & more powerful machine from the start. i can vouch for expensive upgrades to find the right match that could have been avoided if well thought out. test drives on the tractor lot are a poor indication of field use.

low 40's hp hst in L series would be my candidate for your small estate

just a thought, best of luck in your decision. your tree project is ambitious. let the forum know how that develops best regards

 

[youne]

There's used L3901 a couple hours away thats 2 or 3 years old with some light use. I am wondering if that's the best to take the chance on. It's a good deal and feel like I could easily resell at the same price if I had to...otherwise it's a jump to the L4701.

 

[big bubba]

actually L3901 came to mind when i 1st responded, but rounded to 40hp ish it might be wise just to step back & continue the conversation w/yourself & forum before springing for a compulsive purchase... & what your future projects might involve, btw we like to spend your money on the forum.

 

[crazyal]

I'm going to offer a different opinion. I would look at something larger (like an L series Kubota). It doesn't sound like you have a lot of tight areas to work around. I would look at the 35hp to 40hp range. If a BX was 1/3 the price of a L that would be different but the jump in price (maybe it's different in Canada) isn't that much yet if you buy a 25hp tractor and find it's not up to what you need you're out $5k or most likely more if you trade it in to move up. Very few people wish they bought something smaller.

 

[youne]

Thanks Bubba and Al, you are echoing some ideas that were put into my head which prompted this post! Now that I am considering a higher horsepower I think I need to check the brands over again. After all the research in the smaller sizes I had ended on Kubota, but this would open up something like the 1840M series on Massey, and maybe 3038etc on JD. I'm thinking JD will price me out, but I grew up with some Massey gear so my heart wants it to win out if it can!

Any thoughts around the 40HP space between Kubota/Massey/Deere? (ie. Any major concerns to note?) There's also a dealer that does Kioto, Mahindra, LS, but they're a bit further away from where we are moving so didn't give them a solid look.


PS I don't need help spending money but I appreciate it all the same...Ha!

 

[kenmac]

There's used L3901 a couple hours away thats 2 or 3 years old with some light use. I am wondering if that's the best to take the chance on. It's a good deal and feel like I could easily resell at the same price if I had to...otherwise it's a jump to the L4701.

If you don't want an mmm. I would give this tractor serious consideration.
You only have 5 acres and aren't doing very much.

When I bought my 50 acre farm, all I had for about a year was an old yanmar 35 hp tractor.
Believe it or not, I got a ton of work done with that tractor before Up grading