Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706

Posted by RiddleMN on June 01, 2005 at 06:43:24 from (216.254.243.178):

In Reply to: Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 posted by Allan in NE on June 01, 2005 at 05:25:05:

I want to thank everyone down to Allen in NE so far. Let me try to answer some your questions and ponder on the wisdom of some......

dhermesc - It's gas, 3 point and wide axle.

Nat - When I indicated an old farm building site we're talking 1937 was the last time inhabited. There are scored of trees wider than I am tall, 6' and in need of major clearing. So, I am not working and have purchased a professional 28" blade saw to sever a limb and to take on the 10-12” trunks....As for the 9 acres, 4 are ready for mowing, 5 acres are a thick hedge where I intend to place my next abode.

When talking to those that have hobby farms in the area they all agree on one thing, you need something around 60hp on up to drive a brush hog so it won’t bind, the snow blower, yup we're talking snow up here in this tundra. A ford 8 or 9 will chock (so they say) so get some power. Additionally, as I play lumberjack I'll need to drag those puppies to a clearing for either future cutting or burning (with a permit of course). My city life John Deere 425 with a 5' foot deck and 2 stage snow-blower is what I'd classify as the "pwetty wed twaktor" (good one, I laughed). For the used JD425 I spent 5,800 so I don’t have the relatively to 6K for a big piece of equipment. It's all about cost and your comments are recorded for future reference.

sloroll - done that over the past 4 weeks, they all agree something between my JD 425 and something like the 706 would be a waste of money but I'm all ears to feedback, that's why I posted for candid input. Yes, I agree with going to a local dealer, in this case it would be through one on consignment so I had that very conversation yesterday, what did that mean, the dealer wrings their hands of the purchase after they get their 10%....I may be a bit slow but my city contracts background covers the basics....\

Allan in NE - Before going in the Navy circa '72 I lived in Auburn, I don't remember much snow there and so they keep warning me, 5-6 drifts, so going newer we're talking 15-20K, a tad-bit more than I want to spend.

Nebraska Cowman - Yup, agree with costs, I was hoping someone could say there's what typical failures are for a 706...X, Y, Z and cost associated. Or, now that I have explained what I need it for, perhaps someone will say a JDeere 4020 or something would be better, more parts available and less failures.....Better yet, for that many hours what would be a reasonable price.

For you farmers who have used these in your day-to-day activities, outside working with your hands, I’ve been stuck behind a desk my whole like playing the corporate thing, so I look forward to physically working but the warnings of money put will be heeded.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 dhermesc 08:30:04 06/01/05 (0)
• Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 Stan(PA) 07:32:12 06/01/05 (0)
• Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 Allan in NE 07:06:10 06/01/05 (2)
  • Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 P Backus 10:15:24 06/01/05 (1)
    • Re: Don't know what I do't know - FARMALL 706 steveormary 11:16:40 06/01/05 (0)

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