Attention first time tractor buyers some really good helpful advice.

[buck12]

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 stated. Universal statements don稚 apply to all situations such as a certain size tractor for a certain number of acres or a certain feature or attachment is necessary for every situation.

 

[MossRoad]

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.

Your 574 is the ag equivalent of my old IH2500b industrial unit.

 

[LouNY]

Your 574 is the ag equivalent of my old IH2500b industrial unit.

Pretty close mine was an English skid tractor originally from the numbers and equipment.
Has the 4 point canopy on her.
Then some previous owner upped the tires to 18.4-30's on an under 5000# tractor with 67 engine horse,
really light for the hp.
Only reason I haven't gotten rid of her is she starts decent and will bump or tow start regardless of the weather.
And with the good chains she will move snow quiet efficiently if coldly.
Also she is a bit difficult to get set down in and climb back out off when you start getting a bit old and stiff.

 

[MossRoad]

Which engine and transmission do you have?

Mine had the C200 gas engine and HST.

 

[LouNY]

Which engine and transmission do you have?

Mine had the C200 gas engine and HST.

I've got the 239 inch diesel with the standard gear transmission, a 4 speed transmission with the line shifter and a hi, lo and reverse,
for 8 forward and 4 reverse. No TA which I miss, used to it on so many IH's.

 

[Nb707]

Well stated. Universal statements don稚 apply to all situations such as a certain size tractor for a certain number of acres or a certain feature or attachment is necessary for every situation.

I would agree