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I was thinking about getting a DR Brush Cutter. But can it also cut regular lawns? I'm not in a neighborhood but I still have to cut regular grass in my front yard. Will it work like a regular push mower and get lowel enough, or will it only work like for bushhogging stuff? By that I just...

Like if I buy a tractor and mower but not the loader or tiller. If I don't need them now but want the option later, am I losing a lot of money by waiting? I've seen a few deals where they want you to buy "qualifying" implements, but it's not a big enough savings to put a dent in the price per...

I saw these used for a good price. 2005 and above I think. Do you think a used one is still a good thing compared to used bx models? I almost can't bare the price of new.

Have you ever bought a tractor from a site like tractorhouse or some other site without seeing it in person? I've seen good deals and I'm willing to travel to pick it up, but shouldn't I drive it first? Not like id know if it was a bad unit anyway but still. Is it pretty common to buy like...

I've seen 3x the size online but nobody seems to do that in real life. What size bit would you use for a 4x4 post? I will use either concrete or the foam stuff, probably the foam, so maybe the hole should be smaller diameter?

Is that all hype? Do any of the tractor dealers really give you a better deal than they would have six months earlier?

That makes sense. I saw references to Fredericks Yanmar on tractorhouse and wondered what that was. Thanks!

I've been waiting for the big turndown or economic destruction for decades. I guess 2008 was one. What happens in a few weeks? Do you mean because the year ends?

Tbh, I actually found several Ford 5610 models for sale with loader. All 2wd is what I found, but it weighs almost 6k pounds. I don't know who'd work on it, but I sure do like the look of it. I know it's a big tractor and all but the tractor police won't come get me or anything.

How would you factor in MFWD? Do you think it would be ok? AWD is the only reference I can think of, but AWD is different across manufacturers in cars. Subaru Foresters have pretty good off road capability. Other AWD cars not so much. Tractors I don't know.

I Honestly I don't know what that means, but it was a starting point because I was looking at 40hp or less. I don't think I need or could afford more. Over 1k is better. I was trying to be barebones.

Under 40hp. Edited OP also.

What do you mean?

I've seen some of the older tractors with a front loader. They look rickety. I don't expect old to look brand new, but since I require a front loader, how old a tractor with a loader would you consider. For the sake of argument, please suppose the tractor itself is in good working condition...

Thanks. I'm scared of getting a lemon on older ones is all. New ones have warranties, expensive, but they have them. I wouldn't know if someone was ripping me off or not.

The stuff I've read made it sound like everyone knew how to fix, build, and weld anything. Experts in just about anything on a homesteading type place. I don't have all those skills.

I read that used to farmers had to know how to repair their equipment or at least they had a good shot at being able to do it. Otoh, I heard that about cars too. But, cars are pretty hard to work on lots of times now because of computers. Is tractor repair like modern cars? Pretty hard to...

Does it really work and do so reliably? It's not just marketing is it? Does the competition have the same capabilities?

It had trees, probably for 100+ years. Cleared. Stumps but not too many, just a few from big trees. I have seen some big rocks, but it's not like a quarry. I think this may be the best advice, but how come something like a BCS walk behind with a bottom plow can dig out ground but a compact...

Yes. It is. That's why I want a machine. It's not like raised beds I'm used to. I taking it up a notch. Edit:. I have about 45 raised beds, different sizes and depth, lots cubic feet of dirt. I'm tired of building them. I want to plow what I have. This doesn't replace those. The in...

Every post, it gets more expensive. :) I swear. Im about ready to get an ox but I m guessing that would require something too. I thought about a bcs walk behind, but it is still untouched ground. Clay. I'm sure it has some quartz in Georgia. I really wanted a front loader though. Dang, I...

I wish it was just $200.

What is or do I need to "bottom plow it"?

I saw some people with a dic and plow and a tiller attachment, and I saw some with only the rototiller attachment. Some had been plowed before, others not. Can I use only a rototiller attachment for a 1 acre never before plowed ground that probably has some roots and lots of rocks, but nice dirt?

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After reading everyone's response, maybe how much should a tractor weigh might be better for unplowed land.

I do have a L110 but I don't see that plowing much :).

After talking to y'all and now knowing what to look for and why, I'm glad I didn't run out and buy something. The weight factor is something I had no idea about. Those old farm tractors must weigh a lot. Thanks for the help.

Mine is 1 acre but raw.

I know you told me most of this in my other thread, but I'm unsure what kind of tractor you're telling me would be appropriate other than the walk behind.

That is an established plot though. Mine is raw land with trees removed.

I have about an acre where lots of trees were cut down so I'm sure there are roots. Maybe as long as I don't get too close to the stump it's ok. 10hp was enough for you?

I read you don't plough with any tractor under 40hp. At least maybe not on a new unworked field. Don't know if that's right, but it is what I have been reading on more than one site. If you don't have a front loader or a lawn cutting pull behind implement, what do you use them for? For...

12 people were on the tractor? Pulling a hayride trailer?

It's no problem. Folks fuss about the finer points of everything, but I did get worried people must have been dying right and left on the 8N. I need to figure out what constitutes a rollover risk angle. My small bit is not perfectly flat, but I don't know it's enough to tumble over.

I saw one that might be a good project for $1000. Don't know if it is what I should do, but it was enticing. Then I saw kits, some expensive. I don't know enough to know if something is good for a project vs parting out and me getting ripped off. I guess I should start another thread or...

I think I might not need a tractor then. I've been looking at the BCS walk-behind, but tractors seemed like they could do any kind of plowing. I was wrong.

I thought about buying an older tractor like an 8N, but then I started reading about them flipping over. I'm sure you can use common sense be pretty safe, but I got to thinking that maybe all tractors could flip? Was looking for advice on safety. I was thinking I probably need a sub compact...