Tractor Sizing Tractor for 20-50 acres

[NeedMoreTractor]

What size/model/hp would you recommend for a 20-50 acre property? What kind if loader? What attachments? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mack101]

What size/model/hp would you recommend for a 20-50 acre property? What kind if loader? What attachments? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

What kind of property is it? Flat, hilly, treed, rocky. Are there animals/livestock now or in the future.

What are you plans for the property? What is basic maintenance like? Is there lots of snow in the winter?

 

[NeedMoreTractor]

Hilly, mostly wooded. Little to no snow. Plans for animals, such as chickens and goats potentially. Also I anticipate the need to "reshape" the land and would like to be able move semi-large quantities of dirt and to move large trees that have fallen down.

 

[TripleR]

Lots of models will fill the bill on that land, I would be looking at MX5100, GL52/5740 or M Series. A lot is going to depend on time available what you will be doing the most and how much you want to spend.

Without actually looking at the land, my initial preference is a GL52/5740, but if you are going to be dragging a lot of heavy logs, I'd look seriously at an M.

EDIT: I just noticed where you live; you got LOTS of hills. I use to drive through there a lot; beautiful country.

 

[NeedMoreTractor]

Thanks. I will look into those models.

 

[NeedMoreTractor]

Where do you find a GL52 or GL5740?

 

[jlsmith]

You may also want to look at the MF line. I would go with a MF1648L or MF1652L. Either one will come with the DL130 loader. :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Where do you find a GL52 or GL5740?

Sorry, it stands for Grand L40 Series:Kubota Tractor Corporation - Tractors | L Series | Grand L40

I agree with jlsmith, look at all of the brands to find just the right one for you.

 

[R_Walter]

What size/model/hp would you recommend for a 20-50 acre property? What kind if loader? What attachments? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A lot depends on whether its 20 acres or 50 acres.

 

[MHarryE]

You need multiple tractors to do all you want. I have 40 acres and started with a 37 HP L3710. It was not capable of doing all the things I wanted so I upgraded to a 57 HP L5740. It's much more capable but there are things I could do with my L3710 that are more difficult with the L5740. For heavier work I borrow 100+ HP tractors from relatives (I do slave labor for them in return), things that you say you want to do on your place. My L5740 is a great all around tractor but I would sure like something with double the power at times.