taylorblake
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Okay, to start with I'm in the process of finishing a tiny house on a piece of property that's roughly 9 acres. All flat land. It was bush hogged last year so there's some growth, but shouldn't be any trees larger than an inch or so in diameter. I would like to have a small garden to feed me and my family and in the future a market garden (maybe an acre or so in size.) I'd like chickens and goats as well.
So here's my question: Should I go with a subcompact package deal from a dealership or try and search around for a used model?
I've noticed used models are hard to find with a FEL and I would need to buy some implements separately (cheaper with a package?)
For the tasks I'd like to accomplish (bush hog, maintain driveway, move dirt around, etc) what size could I get away with?
There's a dealership about 45 min from me that has a BX1880 with FEL, brush hog, box blade, and trailer for $13,500 cash (I'm just afraid that's not enough tractor for me)
Thoughts? Recommendations? I'd like to get out the door for less than $15,000. Am I reasonable with this kind of budget?
So here's my question: Should I go with a subcompact package deal from a dealership or try and search around for a used model?
I've noticed used models are hard to find with a FEL and I would need to buy some implements separately (cheaper with a package?)
For the tasks I'd like to accomplish (bush hog, maintain driveway, move dirt around, etc) what size could I get away with?
There's a dealership about 45 min from me that has a BX1880 with FEL, brush hog, box blade, and trailer for $13,500 cash (I'm just afraid that's not enough tractor for me)
Thoughts? Recommendations? I'd like to get out the door for less than $15,000. Am I reasonable with this kind of budget?