Tractor Sizing Tractor and mower combination
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The farm is located between Rolla and Salem. The "permanent" pastures are around 200 acres; 25 years ago they were well maintained and supported a herd of avg. 50 au. (with access to the woods of about same acreage). After years of neglect, I am determined to bring the place back up.
The order I'm following is: mow everything (including saplings up to a couple of inches). After that continue mowing some of the "rough" areas. I am going back into some areas with a mix of clover (red/white) - this is what has been recommended by Soil & Water.
The complication is that I must address the himilayian briars! I've been informed that the only way to get rid of them is to spray them in March and then mowing them later on.
I've just about decided that I probably need to step up to the m85 (40 or 60?) [I think our Missouri ground is just that much more contoured than foreman-Etexas to justify the M85].
And it looks more and more like the best choice will be a 10 - 12 batwing, but want something medium+ duty. I've looked at Landpride, Woods, and others. Do you have some advice?
The order I'm following is: mow everything (including saplings up to a couple of inches). After that continue mowing some of the "rough" areas. I am going back into some areas with a mix of clover (red/white) - this is what has been recommended by Soil & Water.
The complication is that I must address the himilayian briars! I've been informed that the only way to get rid of them is to spray them in March and then mowing them later on.
I've just about decided that I probably need to step up to the m85 (40 or 60?) [I think our Missouri ground is just that much more contoured than foreman-Etexas to justify the M85].
And it looks more and more like the best choice will be a 10 - 12 batwing, but want something medium+ duty. I've looked at Landpride, Woods, and others. Do you have some advice?
foreman Etexas
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The 8ft is a Landpride(RCR3596),the 12ft a Woods(DS1440) and the 15ftbatwing of my father-in-laws a 1979 TerranKing. The Landpride has been a good shredder...
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I figure I would show you in pictures,for reference....
bigbull338
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to pull a 15ft batwing in hilly country you would want the 8540 or 9540 or newer #s.we just bought a 3214 bushhog rigid shredder an a JX80 4x4 an weve done alot of heavy brush shredding.
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I bought a M9540 last Fall. A couple weeks ago I bought a mounted 10' JD cutter. I haven't mowed with it yet, just carried it around, I wouldn't want a smaller tractor. I would also agree with others that wider than 10' needs to fold. I will use my cutter a lot in timber land, that's why I wanted narrow and mounted.
As for the tractor, I certainly like the 9540. It's a very capable and stable (on steep terrain) tractor. The LA1353 loader is tough as a boot. I suggest loaded rear tires and cast centers for ballast.
On this website the 7040 is probably more popular than the larger 85/95 models. I decided to buy the largest tractor I could use in my conditions. Didn't want to be wishing for more HP or heavier weight or bigger tires or bigger loader, and I haven't regretted the decision. Although as several on here have done, you can buy a 8540 with the larger 9540 size tires on it and save some money. They are identical tractors except the tire size and Kubota tweaked an additional 10hp out of the engine with fuel modifications. I paid $43.5K for my M9540HD12-1 open station 12 speed hydraulic shuttle with LA1353 loader, 84" bucket, 3rd function on the loader, 2nd rear remote, radial tires, cast rear centers.
Keep us informed of your choice, with pictures of course.
As for the tractor, I certainly like the 9540. It's a very capable and stable (on steep terrain) tractor. The LA1353 loader is tough as a boot. I suggest loaded rear tires and cast centers for ballast.
On this website the 7040 is probably more popular than the larger 85/95 models. I decided to buy the largest tractor I could use in my conditions. Didn't want to be wishing for more HP or heavier weight or bigger tires or bigger loader, and I haven't regretted the decision. Although as several on here have done, you can buy a 8540 with the larger 9540 size tires on it and save some money. They are identical tractors except the tire size and Kubota tweaked an additional 10hp out of the engine with fuel modifications. I paid $43.5K for my M9540HD12-1 open station 12 speed hydraulic shuttle with LA1353 loader, 84" bucket, 3rd function on the loader, 2nd rear remote, radial tires, cast rear centers.
Keep us informed of your choice, with pictures of course.
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I believe if you have your doubts on one size then you should move up a size if the pocket book allows. It was always hard for me to find the one tractor to fit my life style,that's why I have two but the one tractor I would like to own is the M100gx. Do I need all that HP you betcha:laughing:
