Which tractor? Opinions needed.

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I haven't been researching mowers. But when I was interested in the New Holland TC-24D, a local dealer quoted me $2,295 for a mid-mount mower. Can the mower on any other compact be mounted or dismounted in less than one minute??

My main point is that you can't buy more than a bare-bones tractor from NT! A tractor, no matter how great, is useless without the attachments to do the jobs. On their compact tractors even New Holland does NOT offer: Grapple Bucket, Boom Mower, Wheel Trencher, Chain Trencher, Power Ditch Filler, Stump Grinder, Tree Hugger, Power Rack, Aerator, Potato Digger, Lift Boom, Sump Pump, Salt Spreader, Cement Mixer, Power Sweeper, Disc Edger, or 5-ton Winch!! Many of these tools I would never use, but if I suddenly felt the need to aerate my lawn, for $500 Power Trac has an aerator that I can mount in seconds from the seat of my PT-425!
Which other tractor offers a Stump Grinder for $900?? I'll pay for mine with the first 20 stumps!! (It will also do shallow trenches!)

The PT-425 is designed to be the ultimate Tool Carrier and Helper for the HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER.
If you are a row-crop FARMER; enjoy twisting your head around to see what the 3 point hitch attachment is doing; or want to impress the "boys" with the big "real" tractor you can drive; then DO NOT get a Power Trac!!
But if you want a tractor that can economically make every job you do faster, easier, and maybe even fun - buy the Power Trac!!

Attachment: Stump Grinder.

www.POWER-TRAC.COM

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[Tractors4u]

You chose the pricing of a MMM which is the most expensive. Rear mount finish mowers start at around $900.

You also mention your $900 backhoe. While I am sure you will find that attachment handy and the price is good, it is not comparable to a true backhoe. How many degrees of swing do you have from side to side? How deep can you dig with it.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If you are a row-crop FARMER; enjoy twisting your head around to see what the 3 point hitch attachment is doing; )</font>

You will be doing the same thing operating your potato digger and if you chose the rake, or the dump hitch attachment or whatever you call it. Where is the PT landscaping box, cultivator, pulverizer? With the PT set up you are limited to what PT offers. Some of the things are great like the stump grinder. You can't beat that price and the ease of changing equipment, again super. The PT is a great machine so don't get me wrong but you seem to come across a little over zealous. I mean I am not going into the PT board touting the Benefits fo John Deere ownership.

 

[DK35vince]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( A tractor, no matter how great, is useless without the attachments to do the jobs. )</font>

I don't see your point. Isn't a Power Trac also useless without the attachments to do the job /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( On their compact tractors even New Holland does NOT offer: Grapple Bucket, Boom Mower, Wheel Trencher, Chain Trencher, Power Ditch Filler, Stump Grinder, Tree Hugger, Power Rack, Aerator, Potato Digger, Lift Boom, Sump Pump, Salt Spreader, Cement Mixer, Power Sweeper, Disc Edger, or 5-ton Winch!! )</font>

So
Most of these attachments are availible through other suppliers.

 

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Brent,


The reason many people pay extra for a mid-mount Mower is because it is more convenient than a rear mount, but, of course, not as handy as a front mount!

You are exalting the virtues of a FARM style tractor, of which there are many, but John (WiJC), who started this thread, is not a farmer! He has 3-4 acres of lawn and about 14 acres of woods to maintain! He surely fits the definition of HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER, and the Power Trac would do HIS jobs best! If he should cut down his woods and plow up his lawn, I would be among the first to recommend a "real" tractor to help him plant his corn!!

The MinHoe has a 9" Bucket, digs 4' deep, and swings 90 degrees. Not suitable for digging basements or septic tanks, but great for planting trees, cleaning out ditches, digging electric, water, or irrigation trenches, or other HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER jobs - plus do them without destroying the lawn!

Again, the Power Trac is not a farm tractor! It does not use the usual 3 pt hitch attachments. After building these tractors for 20 years, Power Trac has an attachment to do any job that the average HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER would want done, and at an affordable price.
Moving vans carry more stuff than minivans, but 99% of the people find that a minivan is big enough 99% of the time!

You are welcome to preach John Deere wherever you wish, but don't expect many Power Trac converts!!!


www.POWER-TRAC.COM


Attachment: MiniHoe.

 

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Vince,


The point is that dozens of Power Trac attachments are available, from Power Trac, designed and built by Power Trac, for Power Trac tractors at good prices. I searched in vain trying to find a Grapple Bucket small enough to fit a Jinma 284!
I don't buy a new car without an engine, wheels, tires, or seats because I can maybe buy those items elsewhere later!! Ever hear of " One Stop Shopping"?? With Power Trac I can pick the exact tractor, options, and attachments I want, or need, and know all the prices, and that they will properly work together.

"Most" doesn't help much if the attachment I really need isn't available or is over priced!!!


www.POWER-TRAC.COM


Attachment: Grapple Bucket.



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[Tractors4u]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( but John (WiJC), who started this thread, is not a farmer! )</font> ...... </font><font color="blue" class="small">( I would be among the first to recommend a "real" tractor to help him plant his corn!!
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Oh great, now you tell me I have a farmer to own a traditional style tractor. I wish I had know that ahead of time. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DK35vince]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I searched in vain trying to find a Grapple Bucket small enough to fit a Jinma 284!
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You mean like the one in the attachment.
I found this grapple right here on the TBN homepage. In the ATI advertisement

 

[art]

With industrial tires and the loader and 60" belly mower you would be on your way. I'd recommended the BX23 before because that also takes a 60" mower and the backhoe is a great asset.

 

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Brent,


"Weight is your friend "


Usually NOT for the HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER!!

Not when he is mowing in the Spring when the ground is soft!

Not when he wants to let his friend borrow it, and all he has is a pickup or light trailer!

Not when he just has a garage to store the tractor and all it's attachments!

Not when he gets it stuck and needs a tow truck or dozer to pull it loose!

Not when he has to use a 4000# tractor with 875# Lift Capacity (Jinma with Jinma FEL) in his yard to pick up a 700# load that the 1500# Power Trac with 800# Lift Capacity could easily handle. (The Power Trac does not use counter weights or a ballast box!)

Not when his trees start dying from having the soil around their roots compacted.

Not when he rips up the sod trying to mow around that small rose garden!


Big heavy "compact" farm tractors have a place, but it's not in the hands of a typical HOMEOWNER/LANDSCAPER!!

I don't carry a sledge hammer on my tool belt because someday I may want to hit something hard. I carry a claw hammer because it will do most jobs just fine!!



www.POWER-TRAC.COM


Attachment: Forks.



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Vince,


/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Exactly!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Apparently you are a better attachment hunter than I am!!!



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