How much tractor do I need?

[Piston]

O... The reason that I ask is that I have a chance to buy a Kubota L4310 at a good price and I'm basically back to my original question of "how much tractor do I need"-- but with a dozer thrown into the mix.

I would still stick with a larger tractor. I have the identical tractor to the 4310 but it's 4 more hp or so at the PTO. I have done a lot of land clearing/slash cleanup with my tractor and grapple combo. I can't say I regret buying a tractor this small, because I have learned a LOT using this tractor, and it's done a lot of work, but I can say that I need a bigger tractor. (need may not be the right word?) As soon as finances allow, I will be selling mine towards a larger tractor. I have the Case 75C in my sights for my next tractor and I'm saving for it at this time.

Also, I'm dealing with a lot less acreage than you are. Almost any size tractor will be able to do the work, it's more a function of how fast and how efficiently you want it done. Even a small BX or something can do a lot, just a little at a time.

 

[Piston]

I also want to mention, that I have larger equipment as well, a full size construction backhoe, and even with that I could really use a bigger tractor. So even though your looking to buy a dozer AND a tractor, I think you should stick to one more frame size up at the minimum.

HOWEVER, a dozer and a small tractor is more useful than a single larger tractor, so there's that.