Recent content by johnandcaren

As a first time tractor buyer, I found comments on this site extremely valuable. And while I make no claim my comments here are technically accurate (I'm a newbie after all), it seemed fair and respectful to repay the site with my experience. I just bought a new toy and here are my comments for...

Good day and tks for your insight. About to choose between: Mahindra 3016 Mahindra 2516 NH Boomer B30 The two Mahindra's both have an 80.4 cubic inch engine, but one is listed at 25hp and the other at 28hp. How can that be? The NH at 28hp has a 92 cubic inch engine. Will that possibly have...

Well, I have seen similar post to mine below and so hope this is a reasonable use of this site. While I'm a novice, I do contribut to other post on topics I am more knowledgable in (esp motorhomes). So two questions: Time and list choice: Time: If you had to buy in spring (May) vs fall...

Good day, Looking to buy my first tractor, a compact and currently looking at a used B2630. Generally good shape and only 175 hours. MMM looks slightly used, while FEL looks very used. Dealer said its was like a new tractor without warranty which is not correct. Question: If sitting on unit...

OK, I'm a newbee and about to purchase a compact tractor, either Kubota B series or New Holland Boomer. Anyway, dealer is telling me not to get a box blade, but that I'll be much better off with a rear blade for smoothing and to use the tooth add on to the FEL. Good idea or bad idea. Purpose...

Good day folks, Going to buy a used "something" for 7 acres in Arkansas. Property is a mix. Trees, open, flat, hilly, moderate incline, rocks, etc. Very "unimproved" but we will build in 2011 and live there. Will use FEL, boxblade and bush hog. So I'll look at used tractors. Examples: Kubota...

We now own 7 acres that are undeveloped. 3 acres in fron are open and moderately flat for cutting. Balance is wooded, inclined and lots of rocks. With our needs preliminarily defined we know we will eventually need: FEL, backhoe, MMM, and box blade. Landscape maintenance, drainage maintenance...