Just starting out...

gk527 · Mar 5, 2016

Hi everyone. New to the forums. Just joined last night.

My dad and I are taking over the farm he grew up on. Its approximately 88 acres. Some flat, some hilly, and some wooded. We'll be doing cows and calves. Rolling hay. Small garden. Bush hogging some.

I've been looking at the John Deere 5075e and Massey Ferguson 4608 or 4609m. I'm open to any suggestions. My biggest concern is bush hogging on hills and being able to pickup a 5x5 roll. Front end loader is a must.

Cab or no cab?

I have a full time job that I plan on keeping until we get established at least. I've got to figure out taxes, write offs, LLCs, depreciation, etc.

Yeah, I've got a lot to consider. Thanks!!!

Wagtail · Mar 5, 2016

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site.

My 4105's 300CX FEL with twin hay spears handles 5x5 bales without a problem. Not knowing your storage situation, my FEL can only stack the rounds 2 high. As to working on hills... have the tyres 'loaded', the wheelbase extended and the front tyres reversed. R4's are better for FEL work and will also work on the hills.

MF283 · Mar 6, 2016

I'd look at the M series on the Deere.

Ronnie

davesl708 · Mar 6, 2016

Hi. Welcome. Good luck with the farm.

flusher · Mar 7, 2016

Welcome to TBN. Join the fun:thumbsup:

If you intend to work on steep slopes, determine the maximum rear tread width and the height of the rear axle centerline above ground. The ratio of tread width to rear axle height should be 4 or more for stability on hills.

For example, the JD 5075E has maximum rear tread width of 71.7". With standard 16.9-28 rear wheels, the rear axle height will be 18"-22". That ratio is 3.25 to 4.

Good luck and enjoy your new tractor.

gk527 · Mar 7, 2016

flusher said:
Welcome to TBN. Join the fun:thumbsup:

If you intend to work on steep slopes, determine the maximum rear tread width and the height of the rear axle centerline above ground. The ratio of tread width to rear axle height should be 4 or more for stability on hills.

For example, the JD 5075E has maximum rear tread width of 71.7". With standard 16.9-28 rear wheels, the rear axle height will be 18"-22". That ratio is 3.25 to 4.

Good luck and enjoy your new tractor.

So are you saying the 5075e would be a good fit? Or do I need to look at something different?

Thanks!!