Hayseed Andy
Member
Hello, everyone. We are getting closer to moving into our new place and I would like to get some input for a tractor. Should be close to 6 months when we move in. It is a 10 acre pasture, fairly level with just a small slope to it. Nothing that would cause a tractor to roll over. The amount of trees on the property is minimal. 8 of the 10 acres are planned to be grazing pasture for cattle. In the years before building on the property, the cattle have kept the land very well maintained. Only twice last summer after a heavy application of fertilizer was applied did I need to employ the use of a bush hog, which was loaned to me by a friend. The grass was growing too quickly for the cattle to keep up, as they belong to a neighbor and aren't always on our land. I already own a Deere Z915B 48" ZTR, therefore mowing is not a huge priority for the tractor.
The property is located on a sand/dirt road. Someone else with a larger tractor maintains the "main" part of the dirt road. I would likely maintain the "side" road which is approximately 2000' in length and slightly wider than a 1-lane road.
Here is where I will stray from the "normal" questions I've read on this great forum, and perhaps throw a curve ball. I am fairly certain I will be adding a clay racetrack for 1/10th scale off-road radio control buggies. For those that aren't familiar, the clay is typically hard-packed, especially in Florida where it gets baked like a kiln in the sun and heat.
So, I would appreciate input for two scenarios. I am looking at Deere and Kubota, as both have local dealers.
Scenario 1 being the need for a tractor for minimal work around the property (hauling dirt, mulch, gravel, etc) as well as maintaining a smaller dirt road. I would also like some input as far as a spreader to apply fertilizer, insect control, etc. Looking for something that will handle a box blade without overworking it, plus any other input from you guys that you see fit to add.
Scenario 2 would be everything above, plus dealing with the hard packed clay of the race track.
Thanks in advance.
Hayseed Andy
The property is located on a sand/dirt road. Someone else with a larger tractor maintains the "main" part of the dirt road. I would likely maintain the "side" road which is approximately 2000' in length and slightly wider than a 1-lane road.
Here is where I will stray from the "normal" questions I've read on this great forum, and perhaps throw a curve ball. I am fairly certain I will be adding a clay racetrack for 1/10th scale off-road radio control buggies. For those that aren't familiar, the clay is typically hard-packed, especially in Florida where it gets baked like a kiln in the sun and heat.
So, I would appreciate input for two scenarios. I am looking at Deere and Kubota, as both have local dealers.
Scenario 1 being the need for a tractor for minimal work around the property (hauling dirt, mulch, gravel, etc) as well as maintaining a smaller dirt road. I would also like some input as far as a spreader to apply fertilizer, insect control, etc. Looking for something that will handle a box blade without overworking it, plus any other input from you guys that you see fit to add.
Scenario 2 would be everything above, plus dealing with the hard packed clay of the race track.
Thanks in advance.
Hayseed Andy
