Brush Country Tractor???

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

Size of ranch - 600 acres

South Texas Brush country with Caliche and Goliad Sand soils. About 7 miles of fence line, 15 miles of senderos.

This will be my first tractor and its immediate chores will be: Clearing/cutting fence lines and senderos with loader and brush hog, removing posts, auguring holes, pushing debris into burn piles, and general forklift work.

Future chores: Maintaining fence lines and senderos, working a 50 acre field that the brush has taken back (hasn't been worked in 12 years), moving and bailing hay.

I have been looking at the 80 - 120 hp range but will be getting an old tractor to fit my budget of $10,000+-.

I will be getting a loader/backhoe next to handle the construction phases so this tractor will be for pulling pto and hydraulic attachments and general loader work.

Taggert

Janicholson · Jul 28, 2008

Any Hydrostatic IH tractor 806 Hydro, Hydro 70, Hydro 100 JimN

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

So you think 100 hp right for my needs?

Anonymous-0 · Jul 28, 2008

Sendero? Never heard before.

dcarp · Jul 28, 2008

sendero - fancy Mexican word for path or small road.

bob farrell · Jul 28, 2008

Taggert - What is a "sendero" ???????? bob farrell

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

Around Texas a mowed/cleared path is generally referred to as a Sendero. During dove season senderos are mowed thru sunflower fields. From a hunting blind a sendero is cut towards the feeder or pond. Etc...

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dcarp · Jul 28, 2008

I think you are looking in the hp range for that much land. However the combination of a backhoe and one all uses tractor can be tough. Most of the backhoes take time and labor to put on and take off. I would just rent one or contract out any work needed to be done with backhoe. Brand/color of tractor is mainly personal preference. But I would try to stay with a brand that has the best/or nearest dealer. In most cases the best dealer will be your best tractor.

BillinCentralMO · Jul 28, 2008

I have an IH 806 Gas with a Westendorf loader. It does it all. I think you are right you need approx 100 HP. The 806 is 90 HP. Also reccomend a wide font for stability.

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

The future loader/backhoe will be a seperate machine. Probably a Case 580 or Deere 410.

The tractor in question will be used for mainly fence and brush clearing until I get the backhoe at which time it will be used for working 50 acres and mowing. I would go for the backhoe first except that I really need to get some mowing done.

Sorry for the confusion.

Taggert

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

With a 90-100 hp tractor what kind of gph can I expect? Any tips on what to look for when buying a used tractor w/loader? I'll want a diesel since it's about $2 a gallon in Mexico. What's the general weight of a tractor this size? Can it be hauled on a deck over gooseneck with a 3/4 ton diesel pu?

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

Are there any specific tests I can apply to a Hydrostat tractor before I buy? I've done a little research and they seem to take alot of knowledge to troubleshoot/repair and are expensive to replace. Is there a distinct advantage to this type for my needs?

Thanks,
Taggert

John A. · Jul 28, 2008

Taggert, Here In Sunny South Central Texas.....Upper, NW. Williamson County. Just like you...Calichie, Scrub Oaks, Pi$$ Elms, Youpons, and some scattered Mesquites.
I run two Open stations tractors.........
1 a IH 966 110hp with a IH 2350 loader
2 a JD 4230 110hp with a Koyker 565 loader.
Depends on the job on which tractor I grab. Batwing shredder work, Beltec hydrolic posthole digger work The JD gets the nod, All tillage, and rough loader work too My ol 966 get the nod.
The IH 414 engine will go to slobbering oil when Idleing around for long periods of time, when it does, grab a cheisel plow amd work the thunder out of her and the slobbering will stop.
The JD old straight 8 speed is not the handiest tranny ever for loader work but will work the IH tranny shifter is more conducive fro fast, shuttle shifting.. IMO if heard tillage is involved stay away fron The IH hydro tranny, The JD "PowerShift" trannys are legendary for toughness and
reliability.

taggert · Jul 28, 2008

I am familiar with the Burnet/Williamson county area, beautiful country. I'm in Duval county where there is nothing that doesn't bite, sting or scratch!

The Deere 4230 appears to be out of my range at first glance. The IH 966 falls in the upper part thou. I have found Deere 4020 & 4320 w/ loaders for under 10k. What kind of GPH do you see with these machines? I've read others talking about the Hydrostat in the same manner; great for PTO, not so great for ground breaking.

How much do they weight? I am willing to travel and have trailers but don't know if they're too heavy.

Taggert

KLENCK · Jul 28, 2008

JD 4020?

KLENCK · Jul 29, 2008

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dcarp · Jul 30, 2008

the advantage of a tractor with hydro is in the usage of the loader. You can change directions quickly. I love the quick attach loader. I can change from bucket to bale spear or pallet forks very quickly. the pallet forks are great for clearing work you can pickup a brush pile and move the whole thing to another location. Stacks of fence posts are moved easily with the forks. As posted here external_link great site for prices. Another site external_link will give you all the info about weight, horsepower, etc.

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