Buying Advice Tractor for 14 Acres

[Verticaltrx]

I just purchased 14 acres horse farm that is relatively flat. Trying to decide on the right size tractor. I will be using a JD 513 bush hog ...

Just FYI, the 513 takes a good bit more hp to use than other similar sized bush hogs. This is due to the very enclosed deck design, it forces the material to be chopped over and over which eats up hp. We used to have one and used it on a JD 4400 CUT (35hp, 28pto hp) and it would really make that tractor struggle in tough/tall grass.

I now use an off-brand 5' bush hog that is open at the back and pull it easily in the same conditions with my little Kubota B3200, which is only 23pto hp.

Just something to think about, I would look at nothing less than the 3x20 series Deere's if that's the route you want to go.

 

[hammerhead22]

Well, I took the plunge and purchased a 2520. The price was too good to pass up.

 

[C-Range]

Congratulations Hammerhead!

I just moved up to a 2520 from a 2305 and am looking forward to using my 4Ft 413 Rotary Mower on it soon. My 2305 powered the 413 in some pretty tall growth so I'm not concerned at all about the 2520 doing the same. Of course, I realize I'm talking about a 4 footer and you are talking about a 5 footer...

Anyway, with the current incentives, I can certainly understand how your decision could have easily been swayed. I hope the 2520 will suit your needs.

 

[Nuru]

Well, I took the plunge and purchased a 2520. The price was too good to pass up.

Congrats, I was just about to recommend a the 3x20 series used with Turf Special tires so the weight of the unit is spread out more than the smaller tires I mow my yard all the time with my 3520 and it works just fine.