New land... need a tractor!!

[Luke'sScreenName]

So now I'm curious. I assumed GManBarts comment was directed at least in part at me (could be an incorrect assumtion).
I respect some of y'all opinions; do I suffer from these maladies mentioned? Perceptions, especially in this format, seem hard to predict.

 

[ovrszd]

So now I'm curious. I assumed GManBarts comment was directed at least in part at me (could be an incorrect assumtion).
I respect some of y'all opinions; do I suffer from these maladies mentioned? Perceptions, especially in this format, seem hard to predict.

Luke, I've lost track of the number of times I've made a statement and had it totally misunderstood. I've gotten to the point of letting it go. I apologize and move on. Even when I am not in the wrong.

Smiley faces help, but the worst violators ignore those too.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Luke, I've lost track of the number of times I've made a statement and had it totally misunderstood. I've gotten to the point of letting it go. I apologize and move on. Even when I am not in the wrong.

Smiley faces help, but the worst violators ignore those too.

Well you don't have to be so rude about it! Geezzz!

 

[motownbrowne]

Well you don't have to be so rude about it! Geezzz!

Hey hey hey, you guys, let's try to keep it civil here alright!!

 

[ovrszd]

I apologize.

 

[docsfarm]

@99Bullitt- I want to clear out debris (fallen trees, etc. cut it all up and maybe bring firewood back) from old logging roads and keep them open over time.

 

[IslandTractor]

@99Bullitt- I want to clear out debris (fallen trees, etc. cut it all up and maybe bring firewood back) from old logging roads and keep them open over time.

Grapple, grapple, grapple.

48-60" light duty single lid will do the job. Multiple manufacturers. EA, Titan, WR Long, Wildkat and others. Don't overbuy.

Lots of threads on grapples and hydraulic options etc. Read up and don't simply take a dealer's advice as many tractor dealers don't know much about grapples.

 

[newbury]

@99Bullitt- I want to clear out debris (fallen trees, etc. cut it all up and maybe bring firewood back) from old logging roads and keep them open over time.

That definitely is a good application for a grapple.

I've been doing it with pallet forks and a chain. But a grapple is in my near future.

Grapple, grapple, grapple.

48-60" light duty single lid will do the job. Multiple manufacturers. EA, Titan, WR Long, Wildkat and others. Don't overbuy.

Lots of threads on grapples and hydraulic options etc. Read up and don't simply take a dealer's advice as many tractor dealers don't know much about grapples.

But docsfarm - settle on a tractor first. Many used tractors are sold with grapples, you might find a great bundle deal. After you get the tractor you can worry about grapples. For example you are looking for a 35 to 45 HP tractor. So you don't have to focus on grapple weight quite as much as someone with a 24HP SCUT.

But if you stumble across a heck of a deal on a 70HP do all tractor you might want a bigger grapple.

 

[IslandTractor]

That definitely is a good application for a grapple. I've been doing it with pallet forks and a chain. But a grapple is in my near future. But docsfarm - settle on a tractor first. Many used tractors are sold with grapples, you might find a great bundle deal. After you get the tractor you can worry about grapples. For example you are looking for a 35 to 45 HP tractor. So you don't have to focus on grapple weight quite as much as someone with a 24HP SCUT. But if you stumble across a heck of a deal on a 70HP do all tractor you might want a bigger grapple.

Agree.

 

[94BULLITT]

@99Bullitt- I want to clear out debris (fallen trees, etc. cut it all up and maybe bring firewood back) from old logging roads and keep them open over time.

A 40-50hp compact tractor would be capable of clearing and maintaining your logging roads. Are you just going to be cutting firewood for yourself? A compact would also work for your firewood gathering.

In your orignal post you mentioned doing some food plots and maintaining your driveway, a 40-50hp compact would handle these jobs good. I know you also said something about mowing. You could do this with 40-50hp compact but they are heavy which is not good for your turf and they may be too big to maneuver around your lawn. I'd recommend a high end garden tractor, zero turn or Sub compact for your mowing. A subcompact is also nice to have for doing smaller tractor chores. A SCUT would be nice to do garden work with too.

The reason I am recommending a 40-50hp CUT is because most 40-50hp CUTs are basically the same tractor as the 60hp versions, just less power. They are the same weight, dimensions, and share the same loader. I think once you get up around 50hp in a CUT in most cases it makes sense to step up to a utility because a utility tractor may be the same price or even less than a CUT and the Utility is a more capable machine.

Since you will be moving brush, logs, and firewood you are probably going to want a grapple. I like a grapple that is as wide as the tractors tires so you are cleaning the ground you are driving over. I also like two lids because they do a better job at clamping the load. IMO the best way to run a grapple is with a 3rd function.

I would get a cab tractor. I go in the woods with mine and have not done any damage to it. My neighbor goes in the woods with his New Holland T5040 and to my knowledge he has not knocked any glass out of his and he is rough on stuff. He has been using his tractor a good bit recently dragging logs for firewood and cleaning up tree tops from where he had timber cut. I also recommend that you get a gas powered polesaw then you can keep all the tree branches trimmed back from your roads, and it will make some nice roads.

Do you have a chainsaw? We can recommend one or two of those too.

Congratulations on the property.