Tractor Sizing Please help a guy out!

[mstrucker2003]

Me and my wife just purchased 5 acres of completely overgrown and neglected land and we're gonna need a tractor. My issue is I'm 6ft 5in and I have size 16 feet. I've sat in as many seats as I could find from as many brands I could find in my area (Kubota, Mahindra, Kioti, LS, JD, and Massey's) in the compact to lower end utility sizes. None of them seem to have enough leg room nor is the accelerator in a comfortable position for my size foot. I know this is not a common problem for most people but I can't be the only one. Is there any brand or size I can try that will offer more leg room or at least a more forward accelerator and not a treadle pedal because my foot actually got stuck on one of those.

 

[seville009]

I致e got a MF 1540 hydrostatic; mid size tractor. Has a nice flat deck, lots of room.
If you want real comfort, my guess is youæ±*e going to need a large tractor, which may be too much for5 acres

 

[ovrszd]

Gonna be tough to find in a CUT sized tractor.

 

[duffer]

I too, have long legs (but not big feet), and the dealer raised the seat 2.5" for me before delivering it. What a difference it made. No cramped legs.

I bet you could get them to raise your seat 3-5" to help you fit better. I'd also suggest a 2 peddle HST as it should give you more "foot room".

good luck!

 

[kthompson]

I agree the rocking pedal would not be a good design for you. I also think CUT might be tough fit of any brand. As to what tractor you need for the 5 acres is not the most important, it is what is the right size tractor for you. You need to be able to twist or rotate in the seat to (in my opinion) see at least the right rear tire area to view how the implement is working. Then you could install cameras for that if need be.

 

[Ortimber]

I don’t know what your budget is, but the operators station on my JD 4052R is very roomy. My son is almost your size and doesn’t have any complaints about ergonomics.

 

[Molalla1]

I agree the rocking pedal would not be a good design for you. I also think CUT might be tough fit of any brand. As to what tractor you need for the 5 acres is not the most important, it is what is the right size tractor for you. You need to be able to twist or rotate in the seat to (in my opinion) see at least the right rear tire area to view how the implement is working. Then you could install cameras for that if need be.

I'm not as tall as you 6'1" but have long legs and size 13" foot, my smallest tractor is a 3016 Mahindra and my knees would hit the dash so I did a little alteration on the seat and no problems now you might have to do the same going with a compact tractor.

 

[Roadworthy]

You may be able to raise the seat or move it back. My Kubota L2501 has a hand throttle but I have the treadle HST drive. With a standard transmission speed control should be only with throttle and gears.

 

[JDAOWNER]

MAYBE YOU SHOULD SEE HOW THE TRACTORS FIT YOUR WIFE!!

 

[jeff9366]

MAYBE YOU SHOULD SEE HOW THE TRACTORS FIT YOUR WIFE!!

Brilliant!



Kubota 'Grand L' model tractors (L3560/L4060/L47660/L5060/L5460/L6060) and Kubota MX series (MX4800/MX5200/MX5800) have nearly flat floors and most spacious operating stations in Kubota compact tractor offering.

These tractors are 3,600 pounds to 4,100 pounds bare tractor weight.