Which tractor? Opinions needed.

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Brent,


No! You don't have to be a farmer - but it helps!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Most guys with your list of equipment would be! Like me, you're kind of a round peg! I have never been accused of being "typical"!


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Art,


What would that equipped BX23 cost new??



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[Tractors4u]

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Brent,


You are a mean man! Smart, but mean!! Or is it mean, but smart!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif




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[jdmar]

Hey!! what happened to the original question?!?!!? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
I agree that if you plan to do work...I like the traditional tractor. I like the Power trac--very versatile-- but am glad I got a JD 4300. We always end up doing lots more than originally planned...or at least I get myself into doing more!
I got a one year old JD 4300 with 115 total hours from a private person (not rental), 430 FEL, 47 hoe with two buckets and a few other smaller additions...for under 20K....look in a local equipment trader and you may be able to get just a bit more machine than you plan for a bit less money. Used machines can be a good deal...and used implements even better. Only my brush hog was bought new...everything else is from adds/auctions/word of mouth deals.
If you know you will do lighter duty work only/ever look at the Power Trac...it may be perfect. But drive it, work it, and talk with some more owners with your similar needs. I wish you the best....pssst don't tell all these other guys...but green really IS better! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[WiJC]

the powertrac is an interesting idea, but the look of that digger scares me a bit. it looks kind of like what i would build out of my erector set when i was a kid...

as for attachments...well...sure i could get a powertrac and buy all the attachments. BUT...it sure would be easier to buy a tractor and then be able to head down to the local rental place now and then and just rent what i need for a day or 2 here and there.

if i would use something often, sure then buying it would be a good idea. if i am only going to use something once a year or something like that, why would i want to fork over the dough to buy it...just to watch it sit around taking up space most of the year?

never seeing a powertrac in person etc, i cannot really comment on how well it works or its durability. i can say that the attachment theory is pretty bogus for the reason i stated above unless i used each piece all the time...which i wont be.
(i.e...once a year i rent a log splitter and go crazy for a day. why would i want to buy one and have it sit around just for 1 day of use a year?)

nobody will be renting the powertrac attachments.

it does look like a pretty handy machine for the right person though...

thanks for the responses
John

 

[RalphVa]

My cabinet man just traded in his 2wd JD diesel for a BX2200 to mow on very hilly property. His wife won't let him. She does all the mowing.

As far as forest work goes, I've read on the Gravely forums of guys using their Gravelys to pull logs through the forest. So, you don't have to be big. I'd be afraid of using one of those big, top-heavy tractors around stumps and on hills. Those 4wd front wheels will climb almost anything in their path, including stumps and give them a toss.

Can't understand why folks want to mow more than about a 1/2 acre. Even my ~ 1/2 acre out front is being disappeared to where it's now difficult to mow with anything other than a walk behind, around shrubs and stuff. I'd put shrubs, wild grass and other landscaping to disappear grass. Maybe keep a 30x60 plot for a good volleyball match.

For any big digging work, I'd rent something. For small digging jobs, you can't beat a shovel.

Ralph

 

[KiotiJohn]

One thing to keep is that a lot of rental companies do not stock implements that are appropriate for smaller tractors. It would be a good idea to go around and see what you could rent for the tractor/s that you are interested in. I just bought a Kioti CK20HST,FEL,BH,Boxblade,brush hog for under $17,000. and am VERY happy with it's performance so far. Power steering and position control make this a really nice handler and so far, it does all I need including pulling 8 ft. Pine Tree torsos to their demise. Good luck and check it all out. John

 

[blackwell]

You might want to look at a PT1430. With over 40 attachments and 4WD. We use them with great success in our landscaping business. Power Trac has larger and smaller sizes, 12 models in all. The link is www.power-trac.com.
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EB