Tractor size question

[bigbull338]

personally you can never have to much hp.but if i was you id look at the new mx5800hst tractors .

 

[AKfish]

personally you can never have to much hp.but if i was you id look at the new mx5800hst tractors .

Definitely. If you're not worried about a cab - the MX5800 HST would be a top candidate.

AKfish

 

[TSO]

I agree with what many others here have already said. Get the biggest compact cab HST tractor with the most horsepower available right up front. Getting the most horsepower now may save some regret down the road. CUT'S offer a lot these days, including strong loaders, hydraulic remotes, comfortable cabs, and enough PTO power and weight to get most any task done.

As Gman stated, LS makes a good tractor but they are not without limitations, especially the low loader lift height and the fact that they only offer up to 46 HP in HST models. I owned one as well and it was a great tractor, but there are better choices for nearly the same cost.

These are the current list of high horsepower HST cab models.

Kubota L6060 (60 HP)
Deere 4066r (66 HP)
Kioti NX6010 (59 HP)
Massey 1758 (59 HP)
Mahindra 6010 (59 HP)
Mahindra 3550 (50 HP)

Good luck!

 

[670x]

Thanks for the tip I always need a reason to run to Helena.
Sorry they made you leave.

 

[GManBart]

Thanks for the tip I always need a reason to run to Helena.
Sorry they made you leave.

I'm working on getting them to send me back :thumbsup: The difference is this time I'll be able to afford a drift boat and I'll retire there!

 

[AKfish]

I'm working on getting them to send me back :thumbsup: The difference is this time I'll be able to afford a drift boat and I'll retire there!

Who would ever guess that the "Muddy Missouri" could have such pretty, clear blue water..?

AKfish

 

[texasjohn]

Welcome to TBN. To pull either of the two implements I would recommend 4WD and at least 75 engine hp. Both of those implements are fairly good sized. It would probably be more economical to drop down to 50 hp/4WD and properly sized implements. You could sell both of those implements and use the money on the new tractor and implements.

Good advice.
You can go to 50hp but get 4wd as well. YOu can try those implements...remove a few disks and shanks..and dig less deeply into the ground to adapt the implements to your tractor and needs. You likely will go to newer implements over time.
HST is your friend, wife will love it as well...just get it...it is safer, tough and reliable.

 

[TJP89]

I agree with what many others here have already said. Get the biggest compact cab HST tractor with the most horsepower available right up front. Getting the most horsepower now may save some regret down the road. CUT'S offer a lot these days, including strong loaders, hydraulic remotes, comfortable cabs, and enough PTO power and weight to get most any task done.

As Gman stated, LS makes a good tractor but they are not without limitations, especially the low loader lift height and the fact that they only offer up to 46 HP in HST models. I owned one as well and it was a great tractor, but there are better choices for nearly the same cost.

These are the current list of high horsepower HST cab models.

Kubota L6060 (60 HP)
Deere 4066r (66 HP)
Kioti NX6010 (59 HP)
Massey 1758 (59 HP)
Mahindra 6010 (59 HP)
Mahindra 3550 (50 HP)

Good luck!

No offense TSO, but the Deere, Kubota, and Massey will really run you.

To the OP, I would think that 50HP would be a minimum. No need to go to much higher, maybe 55/60HP. You don't want to be constantly pushing the limits of your tractor.

 

[TSO]

No offense TSO, but the Deere, Kubota, and Massey will really run you.

To the OP, I would think that 50HP would be a minimum. No need to go to much higher, maybe 55/60HP. You don't want to be constantly pushing the limits of your tractor.

No offense taken at all ... but I don't know what it means to say that they will "run" me... can you clarify?

 

[motownbrowne]

No offense taken at all ... but I don't know what it means to say that they will "run" me... can you clarify?

Just a guess, but in context it seems to mean "cost a lot". Like, "John Deere makes a nice tractor, but it's gonna run you 60 grand to own one".

 

[TSO]

Ah yes, of course ... I only listed them for comparison sake so the OP knew which comparable tractors are available.

 

[670x]

I went and priced a Kubota of about 50 hp don't remember the specifics just a cab and blade and loader with the same options the LS had.
It was 17k more than the LS. **** I could buy the wife a new car with the difference and we'd both be happy.

 

[ovrszd]

37 acres is not a huge tract. Lots of people around here farmed with a 35hp 2wd tractor. You would need at least that much, but 75 horsepower is overkill in my opinion. A hydro saps a bit of power but too big can make your tractor harder to manage. Take a look at a Kioti DK45se hydro.

I'm the guy that usually says "buy big". But in this case, I'm with you MM. A small CUT 30-40HP tractor will do everything needed on this property.

I think you'll get a lot more personal satisfaction out of improving your property with a small tractor, taking longer to do it, than you will with a large tractor, doing it fast, and making a big payment.

As for the disc pictured. Check out picture.

 

[GManBart]

I think you'll get a lot more personal satisfaction out of improving your property with a small tractor, taking longer to do it, than you will with a large tractor, doing it fast, and making a big payment.

How can anybody have any idea what will give someone else more personal satisfaction?

Some folks would get more personal satisfaction from getting the job(s) done faster and moving on to other jobs that need to be done, rather than dawdling along with a machine that's smaller.

There's also the fact that a slightly bigger machine doesn't have to be run as hard to do the same work, and should last longer before needing repairs or replacement, so that has to factor into the "bigger check" component.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I went and priced a Kubota of about 50 hp don't remember the specifics just a cab and blade and loader with the same options the LS had.
It was 17k more than the LS. **** I could buy the wife a new car with the difference and we'd both be happy.

If you can make your wife happy with a $17,000 car, she must be a keeper.

 

[670x]

Ha ha she drives a 93 Jeep Wrangler so yeah she is.
Now that we have a 24 mile drive though it's not an ideal vehicle till she hits the gravel and mud for the last 1.5 miles.
She does not like my F350 its in need of some front end work due to 235k miles and it wanders a bit. So if I get her something then fix mine I can keep it mine.

 

[TSO]

Ha ha she drives a 93 Jeep Wrangler so yeah she is.
Now that we have a 24 mile drive though it's not an ideal vehicle till she hits the gravel and mud for the last 1.5 miles.
She does not like my F350 its in need of some front end work due to 235k miles and it wanders a bit. So if I get her something then fix mine I can keep it mine.

Get her a Prius! Lol that's what I did, for about that same cost. It looks cute sitting next to my F450. But 142k so far averaging nearly 45 mpg and almost zero ownership costs later... That car makes us both happy

 

[ovrszd]

How can anybody have any idea what will give someone else more personal satisfaction?

Some folks would get more personal satisfaction from getting the job(s) done faster and moving on to other jobs that need to be done, rather than dawdling along with a machine that's smaller.

There's also the fact that a slightly bigger machine doesn't have to be run as hard to do the same work, and should last longer before needing repairs or replacement, so that has to factor into the "bigger check" component.

Sorry I spoke up Bart. Of course you would argue with whatever I said. :confused3:

 

[GManBart]

Sorry I spoke up Bart. Of course you would argue with whatever I said. :confused3:

I'm not arguing, just asking how you, or anybody else, can tell what will give someone else personal satisfaction?

 

[ovrszd]

I'm not arguing, just asking how you, or anybody else, can tell what will give someone else personal satisfaction?

It's okay, you can fill in whatever word you want to use, argue, question, doubt, whatever. I expect nothing less from you.