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jmixigo

07-13-2006 08:47:13




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I have lots of at work experience useing tractors to cut grass, set posts, and spread dirt and gravel. I have made a living repairing cars, motorcycles, and big trucks for over 30 years.
When I semi-retired to the country I got a Ford 3930 with a loader, a Rhino brand rotary cutter, and a 84" Bush Hog brand finishing mower.
Now my wife wants a garden "just a half acre or so". I ain't never in my life turned over a dirt clod on purpose.
The place where I buy my tractor parts and supplies turned me over to a salesman who wants to sell me $20,000.00 worth of equipment, "you gotta have it" he says.
What can I get by with on a minimum budget?
What do I really HAVE to have?
She wants to grow some tomatos, beans, peas, squash,peppers,etc.
I want to spend as little as possible on this project.
Help!!

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Leland

07-17-2006 01:40:05




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
For just a small garden if you were close I would make you a good deal on a troy bilt horse they are great for gardens up to 1 acre . A lot cheaper than a 3pt tiller .



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RodInNS

07-13-2006 19:01:40




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
I think a good heavy duty 5-6' rototiller would suit you just fine. If you're into plowing and discing, and want to go that route, that will work too.... But for just a small garden plot, a good tiller will work. New, you're probably looking at a few grand for a real good tiller, but if you scrounge around, I'm sure you could stay under a grand. Up to you, but you certainly don't need to spend 20 grand. Good luck.

Rod

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jmixigo

07-13-2006 18:29:09




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
Thanks to all of you who responded.
Your input has been greatly appreciated.
I know what to look for now and the garden goes in next year.



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Matt from CT

07-13-2006 16:21:31




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
Good lord...for $20,000 I could buy all the equipment I need including tractor, sign a long term lease on a few acres (even in Connecticut), and put in a small shed, electrical service, and a well for irrigation ;)



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BEN in KS

07-13-2006 14:50:31




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
I grow 4+ acres of vegetables, 2-3 acres of popcorn with an 8N, 4 ft. Howard Rotavator, 1 section of old JD spiketooth harrow, and an Earthway planter. Lots of good advice on the other posts, too. Good luck...Ben



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R Wyler

07-13-2006 12:16:34




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
I agree with the others a man can equip himself for WAY under that $20,000 mark to maintain a big garden or even a farm. I would get a 1 or 2 bottom 3 point plow perhaps a 3 point tiller and a disc harrow. Also a couple old sections of spike tooth or sringtooth harrow are a very big help. Lots of implements of this type out there a plow is likely to run anyhere from $100 to several hundred depending on location. Also a good 2 row 3 point row crop cultivator is great if your tractor has enough clearance to get over the crops.

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

07-13-2006 10:10:04




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
Find a three point hitch tiller - I got a used Howard that is a 1960ish and it works great.

Bill



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7 Jack Oa

07-13-2006 10:09:47




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
Like they said,bottom plow,disc,tiller and maybe something to run and bed the rows.Almost to late for a garden this year should give you plenty of time for looking. Check used equip. ads here and there. You will get everything you need for a $1000 or less.



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Thack

07-13-2006 09:27:16




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
That is a pretty big garden, mine is 30x40. But heck, nothing wrong with one that big, My FIL has one about that big and and loves working in the garden.

Anyway; Earthway Garden planter-$70.00
Two Bottom Plow-$400.00
6'-7' Disc-$500.00
Rototiller-$200.00



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supergrumpy

07-13-2006 09:23:20




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 Re: tillage???? in reply to jmixigo, 07-13-2006 08:47:13  
a lot depends on your soil, how many rocks you have in it and how long the sod has been growing

to keep it simple:

1 or 2 bottom moldboard 3 point plow with good sharp points

heavy 3 point discs in good condition

Garden Way Troybilt horse

IMHO



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