Looking for Advice

GaryS · Oct 15, 2004

Kozmo38, where are you in sw pa? I'm just north of pgh and faced the same decision this spring. I bought 7 acres of land and have almost the exact needs: brush hogging, snow removal, etc.

I looked at them all and settled on the MF1428. I've used it for a bunch of chores over the summer and have no complaints whatsoever.

My land is considered "pittsburgh flat" which means it's fairly hilly /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I got the r4's and had them filled. It's a great combination. I've recently dug out the foundation of my barn and used the 1428 & 1464 loader for all the gravel backfill work.

All in all, it's been a superb machine and the price can't be beat.

Also, I'd suggest looking at the Hydro models for ease of use.

bczoom · Oct 15, 2004

Kozmo38

If you're interested, don't forget to check out "Meetings & Get-togethers forum. There's a Western PA/Eastern OH TBN meeting thread.

Kozmo38 · Oct 15, 2004

I actually live in Butler. the land that I am working is not Pittsburgh flat. there is only one gradual incline that runs the width of the property. all of the work on that incline will be perpendicular to the incline. But by no means is it steep nor is it long.

timb · Oct 15, 2004

Kozmo - I'm guessing you're then around 50 miles (one way) from Lone Maple in New Alexandria to Butler. I'm not sure if they would extend that 'free' delivery/pickup for service to you but it could still be worth asking. My place is 30 miles out (one way) and they didn't blink about that, but then I don't really have another dealer significantly closer - there's a couple but they're all about equidistant from me.

GaryS · Oct 15, 2004

My land is fairly hilly too. If you'd like, you're welcome to come down and try out my tractor. You're only about 20 minutes away.

GaryS · Oct 15, 2004

A place you should check out is Turner Tractors in Evans City. They sell JD, Massey, Mahindra, and others. Ask to talk with Ray.

Kozmo38 · Oct 15, 2004

Thank You Gary:

I am actually planning on going there tomorrow. I will make sure that I look up Ray.

jfdlaw · Oct 15, 2004

Mike, Thanks for catching my mistake, I did mean the 4115.

GaryS · Oct 18, 2004

Kozmo, how'd the weekend shopping go? Did you talk with Ray?

Varmintmist · Oct 18, 2004

I got mine at Turners, Rays a good guy. The Lone Maple dealership kicked the local Deere dealers prices (Maple Mountain Eq) by a good piece when I was looking. I just kept looking and bought the Mahindra from Turner. More machine for the money.