Tractor Sizing Help in sizing tractor

[megaboz]

That sounds better :thumbsup:, I kind of felt like a dick after saying that. :ashamed:

Not a biggie, still doesn't make sense why the brakes would be on the right, but since on other models there are clutch pedals (I assume that they are on the left), I guess I would expect that.

Since I am not a hard core tractor person, I guess I expect some (what I call it) common sense features.

On the Kubota I had it, didn't matter since there were no steering brakes.

 

[Edward. S]

Im guessing this, Clutch, Brakes, Foot Throttle.

 

[charleyfarmall]

Back to the OP's question. You have difficult terrain which is going to call for a larger tractor. Try your brothers 4120 at your place for a week if you can and see how it is. If you can afford, buy one, or find one used. You can't go much below the 3520 and get away with it to share implements. The problem with the 3000 series is track width. They are a bit narrow as they come from the factory and many owners have widened them with 8lug skid steer spacers from Prowler on eBay. I have also purchased a set and will be adding 4" per side. The 2000 series is going to be too small for your terrain and property.

Honestly you should be looking at the 5045e. It's going to cost less than several of the compact tractors, it has weight, wheelbase, and track width which will work well on the hills. It is unfortunate that they used and e as the designation. They are more than just economy tractors, it's just that they don't have as many options. I think they are nicer than the NH Workmasters but that's another tractor you could look at. Also look at the Kioti DK45, DK50, and DK55 ( which may be EXACTLY what you are looking for at a price you can afford).

 

[Keoke]

Not all of this is true. All my tractors are right hand brakes. The only reason you have the brakes on the left is for it to be more user friendly and eHydro and HST are both configured that way. If you go to any other JD that is not eHydro or HST the brakes will be on the right.

Hi, when back dragging with bucket pressure down, front wheels up, having the ability to brake steer with brake pedals on the opposite side of hydro pedal is a definite plus.

cheers,
deoke

 

[Edward. S]

Hi, when back dragging with bucket pressure down, front wheels up, having the ability to brake steer with brake pedals on the opposite side of hydro pedal is a definite plus.

cheers,
deoke

Yeah but I have gear tractors.... So it doesnt really matter.... He has HST , Hydro.

 

[AKfish]

Yeah but I have gear tractors.... So it doesnt really matter.... He has HST , Hydro.

Sure it does... set the hand throttle and work the brakes - left or right - and you can back drag just fine. Don't have to use the foot throttle.

'Course you won't be back dragging very much with either the 5085M or the 6420..

AKfish

 

[Keoke]

Hi Larry, long time no chat with my Alaska friend.
A hand throttle attached to the the hydro pedal might be a fix on the 'back dragging thing". Of course the OSHA people may flip on this one.
Never ran a hydro tractor but I understand cruise control is an option on some.
So, maybe brake steer back dragging in cruise is what some folks do here.
Also, cruise may be locked out while in reverse, don't know anythin about this myself.

cheers,

 

[leonz]

You also might want to look at a used John Deere 3020 or 4020 row crop tractor with the foot clutch on the left shuttle shift and throttle on the dash board and brakes on the right.

You will be out much less money and those machines are keepers and they are good tractors and parts are still easy to obtain as well.:thumbsup:

 

[RJJR]

Are you talking about the 1970's model 3020 or another year model?
I can't follow them as well since they changed.
Thaks

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I would say that it depends on if you want to clear the 7 acres yourself, or have it done and then just "maintain" it. If you want to do it yourself, you need the bigger 5000 E series with a strong FEL, MFWD, and a grapple on the FEL. If you have it done, you could get by with the 3520 or 3720 and be able to use the 6' implements reasonably well.