Buying Advice What size?

[jvictory15]

And have you considered letting someone bale hay off the pasture?

I've always thought this could be an option given that we could give all the hay away in exchange for the baling given we will not be having livestock (at least in the near future).

What is normal in terms of trading bales for labor? I know my grandpa still has his done at no cost with giving the guy that bales his hay all of the bales.

 

[airbiscuit]

So are looking for new or used? What is your budget? Having a loader is awfully handy. It's nice if you can get a tractor and a loader right at the outset. If that's not in the budget, it's nice if you can get a tractor!

 

[BMan2005]

Thanks guys. I appreciate all this information! The plan is that we will be building a future homesite in 2-3 years on this property so I would definitely want a loader eventually. I obviously would want more HP, but unfortunately price is something that we have to take into consideration given the recent purchase of the property and future construction loan coming.
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We're in that same situation, bought our land and looking to build within 2-3 yrs. We've been in the process of site prepping the cut over to replant this winter, so I understand the financial status.

What's your price? Or more so think about the monthly payment you can swing comfortably if not paying cash. Some manufactures are offering some great financing options. I was going the used route, but the cost of a nice used tractor put me in about the same monthly payment as going new even with money down. Longer term, but I would know what I was buying with warranty. Just something else to think about and feel free to private message me about our current tractors we looked at & prices quoted with monthly payments.

But I agree a 30hp will probably do everything you are looking to do but I would look for into the 40-50 hp range honestly & with FEL since you are about to build.

 

[jvictory15]

We're in that same situation, bought our land and looking to build within 2-3 yrs. We've been in the process of site prepping the cut over to replant this winter, so I understand the financial status.

What's your price? Or more so think about the monthly payment you can swing comfortably if not paying cash. Some manufactures are offering some great financing options. I was going the used route, but the cost of a nice used tractor put me in about the same monthly payment as going new even with money down. Longer term, but I would know what I was buying with warranty. Just something else to think about and feel free to private message me about our current tractors we looked at & prices quoted with monthly payments.

But I agree a 30hp will probably do everything you are looking to do but I would look for into the 40-50 hp range honestly & with FEL since you are about to build.

I would love to go with new but I don't mind used if it's been taken care of. I doubt I could pay with cash but would love a monthly payment under $300, and I would really love for this to buy me a FEL and some type of mower attachment.

Is this realistic or should I adjust my expectations?

 

[airbiscuit]

Bigger than what you need but .... (Fayetteville CL)

 

[BMan2005]

Yeah it's realistic, according to how long you are willing to stretch the payment. Some companies are doing 84 months now. It's all according to what model/size you buy. Figure out your wants & needs, go to dealerships and test tractors, ask questions, and do lots of research. There are some nice used units outs there, but you'll need to be very patient. If you decide to go the used route, search Craigslist, fastline, tractor house, call dealership's, and search Google for equipment auctions in your area.

This was a quote on a Massey Ferguson 2705E before we decided to spend a little more and get a utility tractor for handling our hay and all the land work we have ahead of us. This will give you an idea, hope this isn't breaking any rules.

This Tractor would probably be on the maximum size you would want also from what you are saying.

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[jvictory15]

Thanks airbiscuit I'll definitely check out craigslist, seems like there could be some great deals there!

 

[LD48750]

I mowed & took care of 5 to 7 acres for 20 years with a worn out 2N ford & a 5' bush hog & 6' woods finish mower.
Don't let anyone tell you you need 40 or 50 HP just to mow.

The little N would mow anything I could drive over and reclaimed a bunch from the woods.
The finish mower made "lawn"out of reclaimed pasture.