Garrett9018
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Hi all, new to the forum here.
We are going to be purchasing our first tractor here soon and are seeking advice on size and pricing
Initially we will be doing some light land clearing. About 4 of the 10 acres we are closing on next month is pretty overgrown. The brush is 6-7ft high in some spots. As for mowing, we plan to get it knocked down initially and then maintain with a zero turn.
Additionally there are 30-40 medium to large trees on the property we plan to cut down over time and pile up on the property to chop up for fire wood.
We also have two horses, possibly 2 more in the future, that we will be tending to. (Moving round bales around)
There is a 1/4 mile long gravel driveway and roughly 2000sqft gravel parking pad that needs to be maintained as well.
My wife and I are going back and forth between one of the MX52/5800痴 or a M5660.
We were quoted 28k for a mx5200 and 34k for a m5660. Both prices include the loader, 4wd, R4 tires, but no implements.
The mx5200 would likely suit our needs, however, I wouldn稚 mind having the larger tractor in case we expand one day and buy more property that may be more labor intensive.
As for the prices, how negotiable are they? Is it like buying a vehicle? We both have a good bit of experience using a tractor but neither of us have purchased one.
Thank you,
Garrett from Louisiana.
We are going to be purchasing our first tractor here soon and are seeking advice on size and pricing
Initially we will be doing some light land clearing. About 4 of the 10 acres we are closing on next month is pretty overgrown. The brush is 6-7ft high in some spots. As for mowing, we plan to get it knocked down initially and then maintain with a zero turn.
Additionally there are 30-40 medium to large trees on the property we plan to cut down over time and pile up on the property to chop up for fire wood.
We also have two horses, possibly 2 more in the future, that we will be tending to. (Moving round bales around)
There is a 1/4 mile long gravel driveway and roughly 2000sqft gravel parking pad that needs to be maintained as well.
My wife and I are going back and forth between one of the MX52/5800痴 or a M5660.
We were quoted 28k for a mx5200 and 34k for a m5660. Both prices include the loader, 4wd, R4 tires, but no implements.
The mx5200 would likely suit our needs, however, I wouldn稚 mind having the larger tractor in case we expand one day and buy more property that may be more labor intensive.
As for the prices, how negotiable are they? Is it like buying a vehicle? We both have a good bit of experience using a tractor but neither of us have purchased one.
Thank you,
Garrett from Louisiana.