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Re: City boy needs help on buying a used tractor..
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Posted by Steve Mahler on July 25, 2005 at 06:52:19 from (63.76.208.81):
In Reply to: City boy needs help on buying a used tractor.... posted by Scott in IN on July 24, 2005 at 20:24:07:
The real answer is that one machine to do everything is not perfect, but is expensive. I think a Ford 3000 or other color equivelent is way too big to use with a finish mower to take care of residential grass. It is also a bit big for trials in the woods, unless God planted your trees further apart than mine :) I vote for the compact diesel route- I have had 2 20+yr old japanese compacts, they run forever and can do lots of work in small places. Not the machine for acres and acres of field work, but that is not how you describe your property. The most taxing thing you mention might be the driveway - you will want some weight for that. The modern Kubota B and L series are too light in my opinion, so I like the Mahindra because of their heavy build. the suggestion of the 4500 was a good one, the footprint is not too big for woods, but should be heavy enough for 5 or 6ft brush hog, and a heavy box blade. Lastly, you didnt mention whether you are mechanically inclined. Asked another way, how big is your tool chest? If it doesnt have wheels, you may not be ready for an antique tractor :)
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