![]() (They will not let it be picked up so its usually $60-100 for that) There are some additional concrete projects and a possible new barn and I am sure whatever I choose will pay for itself quickly as a small bucket rental is $300 a day plus delivery. They both some hours on it but honestly my use is usually 24 large bales of hay at a minimum (kids want a horse so I sure that will increase things) and there are 12 stalls. There was a couple Kubotas that were from the late 1990's. I'd strongly suggest you stay away from that old stuff and get something built in the last 20 years with a modern transmission, controls, safety features, etc. One final comment - Threads like this generate a lot of opinion and you will undoubtedly get a few recommending you purchase a "good old bullet proof" 1960, 50 years or older brand XXX because you can buy them cheap and they're easy to work on. I do recommend buying a major name brand that has a dealer nearby because sooner or later you will need some service or parts. Narrow it down to a couple different models that interest you, then just be ready when a deal comes along. Go to your local implement dealers and start looking at stuff on the lot, HP, loader capacities, price tags, cost of implements, etc. They aren't going to be cheap, $30,000 is not ridiculous for one with a few implements. You might need a 40-50 hp tractor or larger to safely handle large bales. And just because they can lift them, doesn't mean they can move them around over rough terrain safely. What is the weight of the bales you need to move and how often is this really necessary? Most of the little hobby tractors won't handle a large bales, 5' diameter bales can go 1700 lbs or more. You could pay someone with a skid loader to spread out the gravel for a couple hundred dollars. Honestly, I'm not sure 5 acres justifies owning much of a tractor. What kind of numbers should I expect for the above spec'd out tractor? So my question, what size should I be looking at for a tractor. I know the size may make cleaning stalls easier but honestly the stall walls are easy enough to take out of the way. Not to mention the attachments may cost me more than another larger tractor.not sure. I would think though that its lightweight would make lifting bales of hay limited. The motor was rebuilt in 1987 by yours truly and I believe its a 1972. I own no attachments other than the mower deck. I do have a JD112 with a PTO that appears to have many attachments possible. The plow attachment appears it can be purchased down the road but I am not even sure how to confirm that is possible on a Tractor. The thing is the bucket attachment seems to be the most need as you can move bales of hay in a pinch with those. Also I would like to get to the point of a large garden. I do that a couple times of year for the steers/sheep. Also the ability to pick up hay bales (large square and large round). I have 40 tons of stone waiting to be spread. My basic needs are bucket to work with stone, dirt, and manure piles. My situation is basically due to the size of my farm <5 acres. ![]() ![]() I almost choked at the almost $4000 price tag.It cuts grass folks.wow and now its about paid off. I purchased my first zero turn two years ago it was my first new mower. A buddy I know bought a new Kubota with all the attachments.he even said he did not know the use of some of was 30K out the door. I am not against an auction or a mechanical project and definitely can not afford a new one. The ages are all over the place and so are the prices. So in essence, I am handy enough, and usually foolish enough to try most projects as long as the end goal meets the need.Īnyways I see all kinds of tractors, some small, some large, some with implements/attachments, some not.so how do you figure its worth. I have no loyalty to green, red, orange or the alike companies so I am open to brand. I have rebuilt engines, transmissions (Manual and Autos) and am a Software Engineer (23 years now) and dabble in the electronics (down to soldering both SMD and pin thru components). I have borrowed and rented a implement or two over the years but not one to know much about tractors. We have been in our almost 5 acre farm for over 5 years. Been mulling the idea of a small tractor for a while now. ![]()
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