3320 for 2.5 acres way overkill or what?

[hodoms]

First off, if you don't think I need too upgrade that is your opinion. I asked and you gave you opinion but you seem sarcastic about your opinion and since you say it's "grossly over-sized" tractor for my place I want you to tell me what is a "right sized tractor for my place." I have explained very well why I thinking about the 3320 not because I just want a "big grossly over-sized tractor for my place nut because the one I really want is too expensive in relation to the grossly over-sized tractor. You may or may not agree with my reasons but the tone you letting out is very negative in relation to the value of your opinion.

 

[hodoms]

Just because you don't agree with someone reasons for deciding whether or not to buy something doesn't mean their reasons are not valid. You act as if my reasons are not justifications in your mind for me to consider buying something. My answer is of course not, because me and you are not the same people who value the same things. You might want to think about that the next time you decided to be a smart guy "NoMo." Let me guess you probably would not agree with my reasons why I purchased my house, car, truck, and every other item you don't agree with since we are not the same person with the same value set and upbringing.

 

[cast_and_blast]

2.5 acres is old clear converted farmland with a few decent size 15 years trees but 95% grass and a few 5 to 10 others trees. I have a two two-car garages and a very large shed and a house nothing specials. My situation is a want to buy some land in the very near future probably next 3 to 5 years but will jump on a deal tomorrow.

Personally, I'd hold off on the larger tractor until you know the type and size of land parcel you're going to buy. Rarely does one come out ahead when upgrading tractors (or cars, trucks, boats, ATV's...).

I want to do a lot I cant do with the 2210 like possibly bush hogging on the side part-time like on weekends (full time job of tax auditor) and maybe some for hire roto-tilling and other small tractor jobs if possible.

2210 and 2305 are not serious bush-hogging machines - you would want the extra clearance and HP. As someone else mentioned, the "for-hire" game can be potentially risky business with much liability (i.e. accident happens with bodily injury and/or property damage). If you haven't already, talk with your insurance provider about this type of venture. For most it is absolutely cost and risk prohibitive.

I would also like something that I can load up and help other family member with various projects that come up like driveways rock projects or any other jobs as required.

Smaller tractor (like 2210 or 2305) can do many of those tasks but slower than a larger unit. True, it has much lower lift capacity but I have lifted 500 pound boulders with my 2305 and FEL.

I plan to have a small rental house bulldozed and I thinking about adding some pallet forks and loading the stuff left after the dozer break the stuff up some. I might hire the loading out but I getting quotes range from 1800 to 6000 to load the junk left.

You could rent a unit to take care of this.

I almost feel cheated out of my money to buy the 2520, which is at least $2500 too much based on the size of the machine in comparison to other similar size tractors.

I disagree. They aren't giving away the 2520, but it's not too far above the competition.

I like tractors as much (if not more) than the next guy; diesel, shiny green and yellow paint, hydraulics - what's not to love?

However, my advice would be to:

1. Don't buy anything with the idea that you'll be doing for-hire jobs until you have a full understanding of the liability. Maybe you've already done this.

2. Consider waiting until you buy the larger parcel until upgrading. If it's 3-5 years down the road there may be a tractor that suits your needs even better at that time, plus you'll have a "new" unit instead of a 3-5 year old unit.

Just my opinion, good luck with your decision.

Scott

 

[hodoms]

Thanks, you have griven sound advice, not the, I don't believe you reasons are valid stuff like some other people post on this board. I will make my decision very soon and if I choose too drop back to the 2520 then so be it or if I go with the 3320 then so be it too but one way or the other the 2210 is a goner. I already started getting calls from my ad I ran in the paper.

 

[cast_and_blast]

I believe it (about the calls from the ad) - they are popular and powerful little sub-CUT's.

Scott

 

[Runner]

I love using my 2520 for the mowing, loading, grading and bush hogging around my own personal 6 acres. However, if I was thinking of doing those things on any kind of a professional basis, I would definitely go with a bigger machine.

I would have to evaluate carefully exactly what size jobs I was planning on hiring out for to make the decision of how big of a tractor to get.

I would also keep the small tractor to do the work around my own place, but then, like some other posters on here, I have a problem letting go of tractors too...

 

[ChuckinNH]

Possibly another thing to consider is looking at the 2320. The price difference is much greater between that, and the 3320, and it will do much of what can be done by the 2520 (same lift capacities, etc.) Also, if you plan to mow, the height of cut adjustment is a little nicer. I think that there is more clearance between the rear tires, and 3pt hitch too. Just a thought, of course. The price for a 2320 with fel in this area is around $14,800+, and perhaps you could do better in your area.

 

[ddivinia]

Will the dealer bring each out and see how you like them. The 2520 might be perfect for you. The 2210 sure has its limitations. I had one, it was a really awesome lawn mower, but not much more.

D.

 

[DayDreamer]

My 3120 with a 300CX and 448 backhoe is used for just 1 acre, so, no I don't think a 3320 for 2.5 acres is overkill.

My 1 acre is unique because it's sloped. I use it for weekend projects to terrace the lot, move dirt, remove tree stumps, move firewood, etc.

The weekends are never long enough nor does the weather ever cooperate when I would like it to. When it does, I need to work quick and having this size tool makes it happen. Anything less of a tool this size would mean hoping the next weekend it can get done.

I will have this tool paid off in 3 months. I bought it before steel prices were going up in cost. In general, I don't see tractor pricing going down, but, more likely only going up. If the difference in price is only $3500, go with 3320. You'll look back three years from now and wonder how you got that 3320 so cheap.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[NoMo]

Just because you don't agree with someone reasons for deciding whether or not to buy something doesn't mean their reasons are not valid. You act as if my reasons are not justifications in your mind for me to consider buying something. My answer is of course not, because me and you are not the same people who value the same things. You might want to think about that the next time you decided to be a smart guy "NoMo." Let me guess you probably would not agree with my reasons why I purchased my house, car, truck, and every other item you don't agree with since we are not the same person with the same value set and upbringing.

Wow. Guess I struck a nerve!

I did find the two statements that I quoted to be contradictory in a humorous sort of way. I see it a lot here... people talking about how they love "tractor time" then saying they need a bigger tractor because some task takes longer than they want. If "tractor time" were truly enjoyable, we'd buy the smallest one we could find and spend every free moment on it.

Second, I offered some well-intentioned reminders of what it takes to run a tractor-work operation and valid questions. If you are looking at running a side-business, why not look at even bigger tractors?

Finally, I do think that a 3320 is grossly oversized for 2.5 acres. Or, to put it into your own words- overkill. But I guess that means I find your reasons for owning it invalid and you don't really want to hear any opinions like that.

What was the purpose of this thread?