Buying need some input

[Lkohan7373]

OK so I've been trolling Ebay and Craigslist for the better part of a year and haven't found the deal yet I am looking for. I am in the market for something for my upstate NY property. I actually have 2 parcels of land 1 is 40 acres of mostly woods with some paths cutting trough it and a small cabin with about an acre and a half of grass that needs to be maintained. It also has a 2 mile long driveway that needs attention. I have a skid steer and a Farmall Cub that I work with up there. The Farmall needs a rebuild so I am looking at upgrading. The second piece of property is also up in NY State, It is just a hair over 5 acres. It has an old barn and I need to do some work. We got hit with a microburst and it destroyed my fence and took down several trees. I still have some cleanup work from that. Also the house has overgrown bushes that need to be pulled out. Luckily I am in a somewhat sandy area where I am. I would like to move snow with it be able to pull out my trailers from behind the barn as well as new fencing and firewood cutting. I also need to cut the 5 acres of field grass with whatever I select. Additionally I need a new trailer as I don't have one for the SS and the one I have is a smaller single axle with no brakes.

That being said I am considering some new tractors and wanted some input, please give me your thoughts: (obviously I'm still on Craigslist looking at used as well)
LS XG3025H or the XJ2025H thoughts on both
MF GC1710 or 1720
TYM T254 HST or 254 HST
Branson 2400

I am not opposed to JD or Kubota but for the price it might be a little out of my league. I have around $20k to spend.

I would like a FEL and backhoe arrangement. I need something to mow the fields with either a mmm or pull behind. Last year I cut those 5 acres by hand with a 36" walk behind. It is relatively flat but I only cut it about once a month. So I am open to suggestions and if I get a SCUT or CUT I will be selling off my SS.

Thanks for the help and input

Larry

 

[mike69440]

Sounds like you would want a bigger tractor.
Just be smart/patient on Craigslist, but be ready to jump. Most people are honest.
You want a heavy machine, but small and nimble.
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[George2615]

I agree with mike69440. I think you should be looking for a tractor in the 30HP range. I did find a used R4047H (47HP) in your price range.

For a trailer look for something in the 10-12K rating. A 7K would be too light.

For mowing I think a 3 pt. brush hog would work fine or a rear finish mower if the fields are smooth.

I don't know how much backhoe work you have to do but a BH is a big expense. i adapted a Woods BH750 to my tractor and 90% of the year the BH sits in my yard.

This ones bigger than you need but in the price range.
LS R447H Tractor, Loader, HYDRO!!!!

Here's a new MF that fits the price range and its in NJ.
217 Massey Ferguson Farm

Another new tractor w/ BH slightly above your range.
Kioti CK 351 loader and backhoe

 

[Lkohan7373]

Thank guys. I appreciate the input. I might have to take a ride and look at the MF. So you guys feel that I need to be in the 30 HP range? I was originally in the 25 range and if I stay there I can add the backhoe. I agree with you that it will be a little use just wanted the convenience of having one if I need it.

 

[Egon]

I have a 26 HP JD 4200 with backhoe, loader and mmm. It would do the work you haver in mind but it' bigger brothers the 4300 or 4400 would be much better.

 

[bspeedy]

Definitely sounds like you need a machine in the CUT class and not a SCUT. 30-40 hp is a good and popular size. 20k will buy a great setup in that size range in my area.

In upstate NY - New Holland TC45D Tractor Loader Backhoe w/ Heated Cab 4x4, Diesel

slightly out of budget but a heck of a tractor. Not sure how close Syracuse is to your property. I am geographically challenged sometimes.

 

[Lkohan7373]

Not terribly far. I will take a look. Thanks.

 

[George2615]

I'll ask my neighbor if your interested. He has a JD 790 with loader and BH. Its a 30 HP tractor 4x4 gear tractor. I know he always maintained it. He mentioned he might sell and buy a new one. I think he was asking around 15-16K but I'd have to confirm with him.
For the price I'd really take a look at the LS 4047 I posted earlier. No BH but good tractor.

 

[bspeedy]

I'll ask my neighbor if your interested. He has a JD 790 with loader and BH. Its a 30 HP tractor 4x4 gear tractor. I know he always maintained it. He mentioned he might sell and buy a new one. I think he was asking around 15-16K but I'd have to confirm with him.
For the price I'd really take a look at the LS 4047 I posted earlier. No BH but good tractor.

790 is a good tractor. That's an ok price. Low hours might be worth 15k. I suppose prices are higher in NY state.

 

[jimmysisson]

Also rec you skip the backhoe in favor of other more-used implements: mower, trailer(s), etc. you haven't named a real use for a bh yet.
Jim