EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
Eddie, in your fleet of several tractors are there any duplicates?![]()
nope, no duplicates
Eddie, in your fleet of several tractors are there any duplicates?![]()
Not everyone sees this differently, Eddie. On this I think the same as you do. Two of the same tractor aren't the same machine at all. Not anymore the same than one son is just like another. Both of you have houses, don't you? Drive PUs? Besides, it doesn't have to be the same exact tractor, just the same brand and very close to the same model.
Having more than one tractor is a welcome treat. Look at anyone's signature on TBN! There are lots of jobs where changing tractors just makes more sense than changing inplements.
It's obviously going to be a used tractor, so it will also be frugal. And now that you know what you have to look for - roughly - you can look for a real nice one. And concentrate on some attachments too.
Now just take your time. You do want a nice one. I once knew a guy who bought the very same tractor with the same FEL, but the second one had a powershift transmission and power steering. Much nicer.
Enjoy,
rScotty
I have a 32 hp older tractor, no FEL. I mowed pasture, graded the road, box blade. I purchase a small dozer for the clearing of some trees. My son purchased a small 26hp tractor, FEL, box blade, forks, finish mower. I was not happy with him at first. I tried to talk him into something a lot bigger with me paying for most of it. I then purchased a 50hp,FEL, grapple, hay spear. I needed something to stack hay. My tractor has been great, but his is too. He can use his without rutting the yard up. It is great for the small things, mine is better for the bigger things. If he tried to sell his tractor, I would buy it.
At the same time, I don't have snow or a cab. I am not sure how well a small tractor would handle the snow. I like the big for me.