Small Tractor? ATV? What do you think?

[kebo]

ATVs are no good for anything that spins - they don't have PTOs. They are better than tractors for pulling stuff though - way more HP for the dollar. A SCUT is WAY too big for what you need. What you really need is a vintage garden tractor with a few implements. Get something big and tough, like an old Bolens or Simplicity - you should be able to find one in good shape with a 3pt and tiller for ~$1000, they're cheap in your area. The older Economys are my favorite for backyard farming, since they just look so cool. Makes for a fun hobby too, and we all need more hobbies!

JayC

I concur with Jay. Something like an older Power King Economy tractor with all the right attachments could be had for about $1500 or so and would likely do all the things the OP mentioned. Just something to think about though.

 

[Illini22]

There is a constant supply of b7100's, b6100's and other similar sized kubotas in Chicago/ Indianapolis area from $2000- 5000, some even have a loader, most are 4 wheel drive. Old JD's 318's are sometime priced over $2000. And they are no where near the machine that a b7100 is.

 

[swick1]

Beware: I started with a $600 john deere garden tractor and I now have a $21000 subcompact with loader, backhoe, ripper bucket, grapple bucket, pallet forks, rear blade, a pile of scrap metal, grinders, welder, magnets, clamps, sand blaster, and an angry wife!

This happened in only 5 years!!!

 

[Artisan]

Make sure you look into a Kubota BX25...

 

[troutsqueezer]

Seriously? Where's the fun in that? And why would he need to be a TBN member?

Some things are just about more than economics.

I say that because this is only a 1/4 acre garden. A tractor would be overkill IMO. Most of the time it will sit there collecting rust.

 

[geko]

How about a pedestrian tractor - a good Diesel engine machine will surprise you with what it can do & lots of attachments - rotovator, flail mower, finish mower etc etc. very handy machines and very easy to operate.

 

[RaydaKub]

I say that because this is only a 1/4 acre garden. A tractor would be overkill IMO. Most of the time it will sit there collecting rust.

Oh, no argument at all about those points. But to hire a teen would take all the fun out of it! A guy has to have *SOME* vices!

 

[Jay4200]

I say that because this is only a 1/4 acre garden. A tractor would be overkill IMO. Most of the time it will sit there collecting rust.

Not really, I'd assume that you'd still mow the lawn with it.

JayC

 

[cdaigle430]

50" Rotary Tiller for ATV | ATV & UTV Power Attachments

ATV has way more fun factor than any tractor-plus you can use it to do other things like plowing, fishing, etc. For a 1\4 acre lot an ATV is better because after words you can enjoy on the trails. You dont need a PTO because you can rent\buy tow behinds or push attachments with seperate mortors on them.

 

[JJZ 109]

Take the money you would spend on a tractor and hire a teenager with a rototiller. You could get years and years of teenager work for the same price or less than a small tractor.

What kind of suggestion is that? This is TBN, where we try to help spend the other guy's money! :laughing: :moneybag: