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Kevin SR

09-17-2007 16:49:07




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I'm looking for some suggestions on what could be done with an

older tractor for some extra money.

I'm not looking to make a business with it, just a way to justify

a older machine (with wife) and gain some seat time.

also any suggestions on a tractor. I use to own a 9N but didn't

seem to be able to do a lot with it, then again it could of been

the operator.....

thanks for any help..

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brad siegmund

10-05-2007 04:44:20




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
these older units aren"t very expensive if you scout around and go to auctions etc. You might just "buy and sell" a few for "profit" and, who knows, when the music stops you might just be "stuck" with the best one. Your wife would probably never notice the one that"s left!



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rich4

09-25-2007 12:40:55




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
What might be a going rate for brushhogging? by acre or hour. Thanks.



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Kevin SR

09-24-2007 17:07:42




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
thanks for the great ideas, snowplowing and bushhog work seem like they might be good for my area.

I would be getting a tractor just for this work, so I'm looking, if anyone has one or knows of one.
also keeping an eye out for implements....



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slackjawedyokel

09-22-2007 06:46:33




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
Snow removal would be a good one. Post hole digging might be good, if you can get a deal on the equipment. I wouldn't buy new hoping to recoup the cost for that. In my area, I'd LOVE to find someone to come and plow or rototill an unused pasture for me. I'd rather pay someone $200 than go buy a tiller for $1800, and still have to do the work.
A decent bush-hog should pay for itself if you can find a few customers. I know of folks around here that pay a landscaper to come in and cut remote sections of their properties once a month or so. If they were any closer, I'd offer to do it with ours.

Maybe start by looking for decent equipment to see what you can get a deal on. After that, you could post a free ad on craigslist or something to try and find a bit of work.

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Paulinkansas

09-18-2007 08:24:47




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
make foodplots for hunters. i hunt alot and visit online hunting forums. there's alot of guys that want to plant something for deer, ducks, doves etc but the only things they have are an ATV and a riding mower.



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Burnie

09-17-2007 22:08:23




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
Depending on your area you might also consider digging post holes and/or working up garden beds with a rotary hoe.



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BillinCentralMO

09-17-2007 19:21:39




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
You'll probably be better off just to work some extra hours at your job to buy it. Most rural areas everyone has their own tractor. In town there not much call for it unless you can get snow removal work. I think you can make money putting up hay but you'll need a couple tractors and various assundry assorted other equipment.Good Luck with that.



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BobinKY

09-17-2007 18:52:50




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
If you are looking for work with an old tractor, you may consider approaching the realtors or developers about mowing their undeveloped subdivisions. Many developers buy the land and hold it for a while before they start building. My nephew cuts a couple of hundred acres with a Massey Ferguson 135 diesel and a bushog. I also have a friend who has an old Allis Chalmers model B with a Woods belly mower. He cuts a lot of church lots with it, and had the contract to mow the city ball diamonds for a long time. I guess if you were really wanting to get seat time on a tractor, a farmer might be willing to pay you something to round up all of his round bales and bring them to a central area. That would take a pretty hefty tractor that could accommodate a front fork and a rear spear. Just some random thoughts! Maybe it might inspire you for some other ideas.

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jason, NW Ontario

09-17-2007 18:02:38




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 Re: Work for a Tractor in reply to Kevin SR, 09-17-2007 16:49:07  
Sounds like you don't own a tractor right now? If you're rural, depending on your location, there is snow to be removed from many winter driveways. Course, if you're going to make a habit of it, I'd suggest a cab and a bigger machine, filled tires and chains, or mid 60's 4x4. Ideally you'd have a snowblower on the back and a loader on the front.
I've heard MF and Cockshutt made some good early 4x4's but maybe someone else could chime in on others.
There must me other ideas out there?

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