Tractor Spec. Question

[JerryG]

I went and checked 6 or 7 tractors on Tractordata which I knew had mistakes before. They have corrected most of them. There was just 2 of the 5 or 6 mistakes still there. Someone has sure been working to get things updated correctly. Good for them.

 

[sandman2234]

Those little ditches aren't like those "little mountains" you have around that area, are they? I went up to Harrison to pick up a bandsaw and missed the exit for Hwy 65 out of Conway, so I just kept going and took Hwy 7 out of Russellville. Sure glad it was daylight and I was empty cause that is one winding road with no room for error.
Back to the topic at hand.
I have a Steiner with the smaller of the two blowers offered and it will move pretty much any item that a large backpack type of leaf blower will move, except I get to sit down while doing it. ( allowing for more ground to be covered comfortably)I have seen but never used the larger pto blowers for tractors and figured one of them would move as much or more air than my Steiner (however RPM is lower on the tractor model). Might be worth investigating. If the volume of air is there, but not the pressure to move the gravel, a simple slit type of reduction nosecone would probably "aim" the air and allow for it to move larger rocks and such.
I know there are some pretty good sized rocks out there, which is the reason for my concern, as my Steiner moves everything in it's path here.
David from jax

 

[Arkie1940]

Welcome to TBN arkie. Just curious. Is the MF shot due to operator abuse (like a piece of rental equipment), or is it worn out due to high hours? Will it be auctioned off?

It was bought used several years ago with no time history (new hour meter). In my opinion, it wasn't a good deal even then. The front end fell out from under it shortly after it was bought. I just had leaks in the fuel tank repaired (crack and pitting) . The tank mounting bracket was broken due to vibration. Steering is very sloppy. Some previous repairs have been crude band aids. It gets used a lot during the grass growing season but only for brush hogging on fairly smooth ground. We haven't dealt with how to dispose of it. Possibly as trade in on the new one.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

The TL series from New Holland would do what you want. They can be had in 2wd or FWA, cab or open station and plenty of options to set it up the way you want. The front broom would most likely be hydraulic if you are going with a similar setup the road crews have here. If you don't want to remove the loader (if you get the loader) you should be able to get a skid steer style of front broom to mount on the quick attach loader as well as forks also to make changing loader implements a breeze.

Hp wise, the pto hp is the main number you want to look at. Brush choppers and such list how much PTO hp is required to operate them. Either way, the TL series would easily run a 10' brush chopper and do everything you want.

New Holland also has the TD-D series which is a little more basic then the TL but is a solid tractor and considerably more affordable then the TL if price is a concern.

The largest TN is about the same as the 255 you currently have and will do the job also but the TL would be better suited for it.

I would stay away from a compact though for your use, they can not take the heavy use as well as the utility class machines can. I do know of an airport that uses New Holland TC's to taxi planes around but that is basically all they do.

Case-IH has the same models of tractors as New Holland does but in red paint so it gives you some options as far as dealers go.

Deere has the 5000 series which is the same size roughly as your massey but I think the 6000 series John Deere would be a better choice over the 5000 because of the extra chores you are planning for this machine.

If you do go with a loader, the larger frame tractors will allow you to stay with a 2wd while a smaller tractor would want FWA to work the loader easily.

 

[Arkie1940]

Those little ditches aren't like those "little mountains" you have around that area, are they? I went up to Harrison to pick up a bandsaw and missed the exit for Hwy 65 out of Conway, so I just kept going and took Hwy 7 out of Russellville. Sure glad it was daylight and I was empty cause that is one winding road with no room for error.

Highway 7 between Hot Spriings and Harrison is "interesting" to say the least. Our "mountains" aren't very tall (highest point in the state is only around 2700ft) but they can make for some pretty challenging roads.

 

[Bird]

Highway 7 between Hot Spriings and Harrison is "interesting" to say the least. Our "mountains" aren't very tall (highest point in the state is only around 2700ft) but they can make for some pretty challenging roads.

Last month was 32 years since I drove that road in a little Winnebago Brave pulling an Opel Cadet. Sure was some pretty country. Too bad Dogpatch USA isn't there anymore. Is the trout farm still there?

 

[sandman2234]

Anyone have any experience with those big pto blowers? My Steiner works great but the drive that powers it is running a lot faster than 540 which might make a difference.
I learned to drive in the Ozarks, so those roads aren't new to me, just been hanging around Florida too much to be used to them anymore.
David from jax

 

[Arkie1940]

Winner of the bid process was John Deere. We are getting a 5325 with cab, FEL and economizer PTO.

One local dealer turned in the bid paper work but forgot to put a price on it. Another showed up a couple of days after bids were due in to pick up the bid specs and find out when they were due back.

In a separate parallel bidding process, John Deere also won out bidding a 997 ZTrak ZTR mower.

 

[john_bud]

Good machines, you will have many years of trouble free work out of them.

jb

 

[sandman2234]

How did you decide to go, with a broom or a blower? Just wondering how it all works out.
David from jax