Buying Advice tractor newbie

[calidude559]

just moved into a house and it has 10 acres.looking to buy something that can disc the dirt.i was looking at the new holland and brother told me good luck with those.he said everybody is buying kobuta nowadays.i need one that makes the rows for the melons.budget is probably about $15,000.what kind of tractor do u guys think i should look for? uses for the tractor is.

1.planting cherry trees

2.variety of vegables mainly tomatillo,tomatoes,cucumbers

3.watermelons,cantaloupes.

 

[art]

Depends on your time but a B-series would get the job done but an L-series would get it done a bit faster but would be over your price limit.

 

[Combustix]

Have B2710 and it's a great tractor. have a 48" tiller and a pull behind discer and both work fine.

 

[vwnotrunning]

Welcome. How big will the actual garden be?

 

[MHarryE]

The dealer from whom you purchase the tractor is a primary factor in your selection. They can make a good tractor look bad or bad tractor look good depending on how they serve you. I live where dealers are few and far between. The dealer I work with sells New Holland and Kubota. He treats me like family, and I don't mean the ******* child. He sells a mainly New Holland in the large ag tractors and Kubota in the smaller tractors. He says nothing against the small New Hollands but the Kubota's sell on their own reputation.

 

[flusher]

just moved into a house and it has 10 acres.looking to buy something that can disc the dirt.i was looking at the new holland and brother told me good luck with those.he said everybody is buying kobuta nowadays.i need one that makes the rows for the melons.budget is probably about $15,000.what kind of tractor do u guys think i should look for? uses for the tractor is.

1.planting cherry trees

2.variety of vegables mainly tomatillo,tomatoes,cucumbers

3.watermelons,cantaloupes.

Check out the Mahindra line--30-40 hp (engine) size would fit in your budget.

Mahindra Tractors - World's #1 Selling Tractor including Compact tractors, Sub-Compact Tractors, Utility Tractors and Farm Tractors with Loaders, Backhoes, Implements, Mowers and more.

 

[RoyJackson]

Nothing wrong with buying used...and $15K can buy a pretty nice used tractor.
My suggestion would be a Deere 4300 or 4310 (1998 to 2004 model years).

Welcome to TBN!!

 

[calidude559]

Welcome. How big will the actual garden be?

well i cant really say how many big.but i can tell u that in a few weeks i will be planting maybe 500 of tomatillos,watermelons and cantaloupes.each that is heh thanks for the tips guys

 

[calidude559]

did a quick search and found this!

John Deere 4310 Tractor (2004)

 

[RoyJackson]

did a quick search and found this!

John Deere 4310 Tractor (2004)

That's a good price...think it will fit your needs?

BTW, I expect that tractor to sell very quickly...if you're interested, I suggest you move fast.

One task you mentioned was planting Cherry trees. If you're planting seedlings or saplings, a PTO driven post hole digger would be a much less expensive option then a backhoe.

 

[calidude559]

That's a good price...think it will fit your needs?

BTW, I expect that tractor to sell very quickly...if you're interested, I suggest you move fast.

One task you mentioned was planting Cherry trees. If you're planting seedlings or saplings, a PTO driven post hole digger would be a much less expensive option then a backhoe.

i'm going to purcvhase those cherries already 1 year of age.i guess one thing at a time.tractor first then cherries heh.i'm just excited on this project.

 

[calidude559]

this one a good price or i can find a better deal?

Kubota Tractor M6800

 

[art]

this one a good price or i can find a better deal?

Kubota Tractor M6800

That is a lot more tractor then you have been looking at. Does it still fit your application?

 

[calidude559]

i didnt know kubota had its own forum.well basically i need a tractor that will be able to handle,ripper.discer and auger.

 

[tmeadows]

that would be a nice rig for what you are going to be doing

 

[RollingsFarms]

did a quick search and found this!

John Deere 4310 Tractor (2004)

That's a deal! I'd jump on it fast!

 

[PapaPerk]

I'd look for a used Kubota L3130, 3430 or 3830. Nice machines and should find one in your price range. Good luck!

 

[calidude559]

*sighs* my brother keeps telling me i need one with over 70hp to be able to rip the soil with the ripper or discer.at the moment he's telling me to look at a used
2004 KUBOTA M110(3200+ hourrs - $20,500) i told him i dont think we need that much hp.ad says the tractor only been used to cut grass.

 

[art]

*sighs* my brother keeps telling me i need one with over 70hp to be able to rip the soil with the ripper or discer.at the moment he's telling me to look at a used
2004 KUBOTA M110(3200+ hourrs - $20,500) i told him i dont think we need that much hp.ad says the tractor only been used to cut grass.

That's a lot of tractor for not much money!

 

[PapaPerk]

*sighs* my brother keeps telling me i need one with over 70hp to be able to rip the soil with the ripper or discer.at the moment he's telling me to look at a used
2004 KUBOTA M110(3200+ hourrs - $20,500) i told him i dont think we need that much hp.ad says the tractor only been used to cut grass.

I seriously doubt you need a 110 HP tractor for 10 acres! :laughing:

Is your brother a tractor expert? I doubt it with his above advice. Unless you are farming 80 acres you aren't gonna need a big Kubota M110. Now if you just want one... well that's a different story.

How big a "ripper or discer" you pulling. What is that exactly? There's disc harrows, sub soilers, plows, etc.

A nice compact tractor or 50 hp full frame tractor would be very nice I think. Especially with a loader. Like I said... check out a used Kubota L3130, 3430, 3830.