Re: city boy looking for tractor advice

Posted by Jonboy on September 13, 2004 at 14:27:29 from (165.121.129.254):

In Reply to: city boy looking for tractor advice posted by City Boy on September 13, 2004 at 12:10:21:

You'd only need a 60-70hp tractor if you wanted to run a big round baler, but for small squares, you could get by with like what I've got. I have an International 484 tractor (38 PTO HP),JD 14T baler, a Hesston 7ft haybine, and a Massey Fergueson pinwheel rake that goes on 3pt. Thats all I need to do hay, and my tractor runs that stuff with ease. I borrow a hay tedder from a local farmer, and that requires almost no horsepower to run. Ford N sries would not be a good choice because they lack live PTO, and I don't think I'd want to use one with a baler on a steep hill, especially with a wagon too because they lack weight. My 484 weighs 6,000lbs without a driver, and I think an 8N is right round 3,500lbs. I don't use a wagon and bale right on the ground.
Hope this helps!

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