I am looking to buy (my first) 2 wheel tractor, mainly for soil working (rotary plow and/or tiller) and some cover crop mowing. I'm leaning heavily toward the Grillo 107d. Any advice on getting the gas vs. diesel?
I like the option with diesel to use biodiesel, especially with increasing prices and this being a long term investment for me. But i'm not sure its worth the extra cost (i could get one or two implements for the increased cost). Also, has anyone run into problems using just biodiesel?
I understand that diesel's are generally stronger and last longer, but also louder and more vibration. I've heard gas is easier to fix and get parts, and that I could even eventually replace the gas engine for less than the difference in the diesel's price. This won't be my only equipment, i can rent a neighbors disk and tiller for bigger jobs. But i want something of my own, easy to use for a few beds here and there, and if it works well for me, maybe use the tiller more and rent the tractor less often. I don't have any experience fixing machines, so easy to maintain is important too.
And finally, for knocking down cover crop before incorporating, recommendations on the flail mower vs a brush mower. I know flail will chop finer and spread evenly, but also costs more and needs more maintenance. will a brush hog do the job well enough?
thanks so much.
I like the option with diesel to use biodiesel, especially with increasing prices and this being a long term investment for me. But i'm not sure its worth the extra cost (i could get one or two implements for the increased cost). Also, has anyone run into problems using just biodiesel?
I understand that diesel's are generally stronger and last longer, but also louder and more vibration. I've heard gas is easier to fix and get parts, and that I could even eventually replace the gas engine for less than the difference in the diesel's price. This won't be my only equipment, i can rent a neighbors disk and tiller for bigger jobs. But i want something of my own, easy to use for a few beds here and there, and if it works well for me, maybe use the tiller more and rent the tractor less often. I don't have any experience fixing machines, so easy to maintain is important too.
And finally, for knocking down cover crop before incorporating, recommendations on the flail mower vs a brush mower. I know flail will chop finer and spread evenly, but also costs more and needs more maintenance. will a brush hog do the job well enough?
thanks so much.