Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST

   / Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST #11  
The Kioti weighs like 3000 lbs, the Kubota 2000.
I will likely get a cab.


I am dubious of 25-horsepower ability to move 3,000 pounds, plus an 800 pound cab and power heat and air conditioning up steep slopes.

I think you need 35-horsepower to 40-horsepower.


Research carefully if any of the tractors you are considering have adjustable rear wheel/tire stance. Rear wheel spread is the #1 factor promoting tractor stability on slopes. Then rear tire ballast.

My Kubota 'Grand L' L3560 has adjustable two part rims when either R1/ag or R4/industrial tires are ordered. l would not order a tractor for slopes knowing that aftermarket wheel spacers were need for stability or to provide room for tire chains.
 
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   / Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST #12  
I sold a MF 1723eb and figured out I still need a tractor. My kioti 4210 should be here in a week or so. Probably a little overkill for my 3 acres
 
   / Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST #13  
yes.
 
   / Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST #14  
Keep your little tractor and buy an older large tractor for low price. Then you have more choices, more versatility and more fun
 
   / Upgrade from Massey GC1710 in the next year some questions around HP vs transmission power on HST #15  
Whatever you buy, get all four tires filled with RimGuard for ballast.

As others have suggested: contracting this out may be better. For those steep grades people like Ventracs Slope Mowing
 

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