Help the Helpless

[RobertN]

I am really of two minds on this...

3/4 of what you describe would be perfect of a track loader; skidsteer with rubber tracks. Something like and ASV with about 50hp. Especially for loading and grapple work. Even a mower. It would be hands down the choice. If you have to pull something though...

Otherwise, a 40-45hp tractor. It will not be as fast to load, but that is skidsteers high point. I'd look at a NH TC40-45 with supersteer for manuevering in the woods. I know there are folks here with grapples on thiers.

 

[Mr. 5000]

I have considered a skid steer but buying one will still leave me in need of a tractor. Here are the major things I need to do in addition to working the machine on the job. Grade my 5 acre yard to maximize drainage, grade my driveway, grade the private 1/4 mile road to my house, build a pond, build a low water crossing across a 12 foot deep creek, cut 15 acres, and plow 5 acres for planting.

I showed up to the JD dealer with a root grapple and they nearly laughed me off of the property. The 3520 barely lifts it own bucket, the beast I bought weighs in at 900 pounds. the JD dealer pointed me in the direction of a 5055E with a sticker 35,000.00 in order to handle the grapple. So now I ask the question which tractor is the better buy, the Mahindra 5030 or the JD 5055E? Also can I build a pond with a dozer blade on the front of one of these tractors?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

I have considered a skid steer but buying one will still leave me in need of a tractor. Here are the major things I need to do in addition to working the machine on the job. Grade my 5 acre yard to maximize drainage, grade my driveway, grade the private 1/4 mile road to my house, build a pond, build a low water crossing across a 12 foot deep creek, cut 15 acres, and plow 5 acres for planting.

I showed up to the JD dealer with a root grapple and they nearly laughed me off of the property. The 3520 barely lifts it own bucket, the beast I bought weighs in at 900 pounds. the JD dealer pointed me in the direction of a 5055E with a sticker 35,000.00 in order to handle the grapple. So now I ask the question which tractor is the better buy, the Mahindra 5030 or the JD 5055E? Also can I build a pond with a dozer blade on the front of one of these tractors?

The Mahindra 5530 is a heavier duty tractor than the JD5055E. The Mahindra 5530 is almost 1000 lbs heavier than the Deere, and you will need every bit of that to handle that grapple. As for digging your pond I would get a tooth bar for your loader bucket and a heavy duty box blade for the rear of the tractor. Digging a pond with a tractor is slow going but it can be done. Ask Brandi, in the Mahindra forum, about digging a pond with a tractor, as she has done a few. She will also tell you about the Mahindra's.

 

[manganos]

Personally I would rent an track hoe to dog a pond

 

[RoyJackson]

The Mahindra 5530 is a heavier duty tractor than the JD5055E. The Mahindra 5530 is almost 1000 lbs heavier than the Deere, and you will need every bit of that to handle that grapple. As for digging your pond I would get a tooth bar for your loader bucket and a heavy duty box blade for the rear of the tractor. Digging a pond with a tractor is slow going but it can be done. Ask Brandi, in the Mahindra forum, about digging a pond with a tractor, as she has done a few. She will also tell you about the Mahindra's.

I didn't know you could spam in the general forums...must be a change during my year long vacation from TBN

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

I didn't know you could spam in the general forums...must be a change during my year long vacation from TBN

I am just stating facts.

 

[jenkinsph]

If you are shopping for a good used tractor I would ignore the brand wars and look for the best deal that fits your needs. Look for the best deal on a used tractor with fel in the 50 to 75 hp range.

 

[RobertN]

Everything but the cutting and plowing has skidsteer/compact loader written all over it. Buy one, work it for a year, and sell for a regular wheeled tractor?

Or, buy a wheeled tractor, and hire/rent a dozer to do the big work, then finish with the wheeled tractor?

I have considered a skid steer but buying one will still leave me in need of a tractor. Here are the major things I need to do in addition to working the machine on the job. Grade my 5 acre yard to maximize drainage, grade my driveway, grade the private 1/4 mile road to my house, build a pond, build a low water crossing across a 12 foot deep creek, cut 15 acres, and plow 5 acres for planting.

 

[jda1961]

I have considered a skid steer but buying one will still leave me in need of a tractor. Here are the major things I need to do in addition to working the machine on the job. Grade my 5 acre yard to maximize drainage, grade my driveway, grade the private 1/4 mile road to my house, build a pond, build a low water crossing across a 12 foot deep creek, cut 15 acres, and plow 5 acres for planting.

I showed up to the JD dealer with a root grapple and they nearly laughed me off of the property. The 3520 barely lifts it own bucket, the beast I bought weighs in at 900 pounds. the JD dealer pointed me in the direction of a 5055E with a sticker 35,000.00 in order to handle the grapple. So now I ask the question which tractor is the better buy, the Mahindra 5030 or the JD 5055E? Also can I build a pond with a dozer blade on the front of one of these tractors?

heres a pic of a dk40 with a similar bucket, yours seems a lil bit bigger than this one but a kioti DK 55 would handle it nicely in my oppinion, i own one.

 

[jdbnh]

check out the New Holland T1530, it is an all meatal body, 45hp 4x4, comes with a 3 range 12x12 synchronized shuttle shift trans, or a 3 range Hydro trans. 4 cylinder engine, very stout and heavy made tractor and the lift capacity for the 3 point and loader are great. i can give you more info if you like