Finally a tractor owner!

[jrbarnard]

So, finally did it! I have been on here since.. let's see...April of 2014. I have lurked, tried to learn.... dreamed of.. and now, I finally got one.

No, it is not huge... I have 2 acres here and a 330 acre ranch down south that I could use it at, but since it is a lot of rock....roads and planting a small amount of stuff is about all it would be used on..BUT.. I do not need to ask for help any longer from friends that own a tractor.

I toyed with the idea of getting a cab....I REALLY wanted a cab with A/C.. but to afford that, I would have not been able to get a trailer right away OR the implements I wanted.


So, instead, I got a smaller tractor.. a new 20ft trailer, an auger, a box blade.. and because I dropped all the other stuff, I was able to afford a zero turn mower, which will REALLY get used a lot here.

Oh, also got a roof/visor/shade

So, I got a Branson 2400H. I have not even taken it off the trailer yet, lol...I am teleworking so when I start messing with it, I want to stay out there, so waiting till after 4pm.

BUT.. here she is!

Thank you all for listening and advising all this time.

I know... I really wanted that 3725 with the A/C... but this as a smarter choice I think. Maybe one day

Russ

 

[GrumpyJoe]

Nice!

 

[k9brenco]

That's a nice rig! welcome to the party!

 

[Molalla1]

Smart move, nice equipment!.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Very cool.

Congratulations, and enjoy the new tools.

It's a good feeling to be self sufficient.

 

[MitchellB]

Congratulations! I would enjoy working/playing with that new equipment/toys! :cool2:

 

[52wej]

Well done sir. With that equipment you will be really productive. Learn the equipment, what it can and cannot do. You should have years of good service.......... and a lot of fun as you learn. W Jones

 

[searcyfarms]

well congratulations!!!!! once a tractor owner never a dull moment - so many ways to think about doing things now, so many more options - be careful and enjoy

 

[shooterdon]

Good for you!

Like you I was here for a long time before buying a tractor. I decided to get a used one (1988) and it is due to be delivered this week. It is currently at the dealers and it looks like repairs will come in at about $2300. Paid $3500 for it with a FEL, mmm, brush hog, tiller, rake, and blade.

I really wanted a newer Deere, Kubota or Mahindra (best nearby dealers) but funding was not there. Luckily dealer support is close by but I worry about parts availablity for the old baby. The front hub had to come from CA

Anyway, I know how you feel. Cannot wait to get some seat time.

Good luck with yours!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Congrats on the set up! Nice looking equipment. You will be amazed at what you will be able to accomplish.