Looking at our first tractor. 20 acres, small livestock with about 5 acres of pasture (several small 1/2 acre fenced in and one larger open pasture), 5 acres woods. Midwest, some snow but not much, will plow 1/4 mile driveway 1-3 times per year typically.
Probably getting Bobcat CT 2540, 37hp compact with cab. I have a rototiller and box blade already. We also have a zeroturn for yard mowing.
Add ons I am considering
FEL
3rd function kit for the front
HST with the linked pedal kit
60month protection plus 2000 hours
7' Tine Rake
2.5k Pallet forks with 42" forks
Comes with 2 rear remotes, considering added on 2 extra for 4 total (should I do it, not sure if I will use them to begin with)
Top and tilt kit (haven't got a quote yet on this and thinking I may not really need it.
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My big question is if I should get a rotary mower. We plan on doing hay at some point and I will probably get a small drum mower for hay (4.5 or 5.5ft?). Will the drum mower be able to handle all the mowing tasks (except the zeroturn for yard) and make the rotary unnecessary? Mainly need to mow the pastures, the path around the property with weeds and thorn bushes, and around a 1 acre pond with some slopes (may use zeroturn there but pond is not done yet and not seeded around it yet).
Also opinions on the extra 3/4th rear remotes and top and tilt kit, well worth it for me or likely wasted money?
Probably getting Bobcat CT 2540, 37hp compact with cab. I have a rototiller and box blade already. We also have a zeroturn for yard mowing.
Add ons I am considering
FEL
3rd function kit for the front
HST with the linked pedal kit
60month protection plus 2000 hours
7' Tine Rake
2.5k Pallet forks with 42" forks
Comes with 2 rear remotes, considering added on 2 extra for 4 total (should I do it, not sure if I will use them to begin with)
Top and tilt kit (haven't got a quote yet on this and thinking I may not really need it.
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My big question is if I should get a rotary mower. We plan on doing hay at some point and I will probably get a small drum mower for hay (4.5 or 5.5ft?). Will the drum mower be able to handle all the mowing tasks (except the zeroturn for yard) and make the rotary unnecessary? Mainly need to mow the pastures, the path around the property with weeds and thorn bushes, and around a 1 acre pond with some slopes (may use zeroturn there but pond is not done yet and not seeded around it yet).
Also opinions on the extra 3/4th rear remotes and top and tilt kit, well worth it for me or likely wasted money?