FEL - load weight and quantity
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For your needs you might be better off looking at the b2630 or B3030 models and save your self some money overall. The B26 is really best suited for all day use in the contruction/landscaping arena, and costs considerably more than the other B series. Just a thought
It's a good suggestion. We have been tossing our choices about for quite some time. The BX24, the B7800, the B3030, the B21, and the B26 have all been under consideration.
We finally concluded that our varied terrain and potential demands would be better suited to the larger tractors, and that is why we reluctantly removed the BX24 from consideration. I say reluctant because our next door neighbor owns a BX24, and it is a fantastic TLB. Our acreage is quite a bit larger and more complex than our neighbor's.
The B26 moved to the top of the list because it offered some features that clearly meet our present needs. Removing, burying, and/or relocating rocks and larger boulders will dominate our tractor use. This is why I want to purchase the most power possible without moving into the Grand L size tractor. We also have many garden areas that will present access issues for a tractor larger than the B26.
A roof is significanty important for tree work, and I wanted it to be integral to the chasis for added protection and strength should a roll over occur. I don't require cruise control since our use will not include mowing. A removable loader is not necessary though a QA bucket is very useful.
The construction arena motivation behind the design of the B26 is very appealing in that it should extend the life expectancy of our tractor on our property though our acreage is certainly a worthy challenge for any size tractor.
Cost is a major issue. I'd certainly enjoy the savings that we would gain by purchasing one of the other tractors on our short list. In fact, our purchase wil be delayed until May '08 due to the cost. However, in the end, I feel the B26 will give us the best value since it seems perfectly tailored for our specific needs - and it appears to exceed our needs allowing for future planning.
Many Thanks,
The Gardener
It's a good suggestion. We have been tossing our choices about for quite some time. The BX24, the B7800, the B3030, the B21, and the B26 have all been under consideration.
We finally concluded that our varied terrain and potential demands would be better suited to the larger tractors, and that is why we reluctantly removed the BX24 from consideration. I say reluctant because our next door neighbor owns a BX24, and it is a fantastic TLB. Our acreage is quite a bit larger and more complex than our neighbor's.
The B26 moved to the top of the list because it offered some features that clearly meet our present needs. Removing, burying, and/or relocating rocks and larger boulders will dominate our tractor use. This is why I want to purchase the most power possible without moving into the Grand L size tractor. We also have many garden areas that will present access issues for a tractor larger than the B26.
A roof is significanty important for tree work, and I wanted it to be integral to the chasis for added protection and strength should a roll over occur. I don't require cruise control since our use will not include mowing. A removable loader is not necessary though a QA bucket is very useful.
The construction arena motivation behind the design of the B26 is very appealing in that it should extend the life expectancy of our tractor on our property though our acreage is certainly a worthy challenge for any size tractor.
Cost is a major issue. I'd certainly enjoy the savings that we would gain by purchasing one of the other tractors on our short list. In fact, our purchase wil be delayed until May '08 due to the cost. However, in the end, I feel the B26 will give us the best value since it seems perfectly tailored for our specific needs - and it appears to exceed our needs allowing for future planning.
Many Thanks,
The Gardener
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Great links!!!!!!!!! Thank You both!!!
These numbers are extremely useful. They have helped me to conclude that we can definitely get by with a 5' x 10' single axle trailer. It'll limit us to one yard of sand, loam, and gravel per trip, and that's fine. Our use of those items is typically small in quantity for any one project.
If I can haul 3 yards of dry barkmulch per trip, that'd be fine. We tend to use 6+ yards per year, but we rarely spread more than 3 yards in one outing.
These numbers are extremely useful. They have helped me to conclude that we can definitely get by with a 5' x 10' single axle trailer. It'll limit us to one yard of sand, loam, and gravel per trip, and that's fine. Our use of those items is typically small in quantity for any one project.
If I can haul 3 yards of dry barkmulch per trip, that'd be fine. We tend to use 6+ yards per year, but we rarely spread more than 3 yards in one outing.
emmy71
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The Gardener said:
I have that same trailer which I welded 1.5" angle uprights to the sides and bolted on 5/8" treated plywood sides 2 feet high. It works very well hauling bulk materials. One word of caution though, I loaded about 2600 pounds of sand on that trailer and the tires would rub the fenders going over rough roads. The edge of the fenders actually cut into the tire tread some. I will post a picture of it when I get a chance.
Terry
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