Posted by dave2 on August 03, 2010 at 03:49:46 from (91.10.174.44):
In Reply to: general tractor advice posted by Mich horse farm on August 03, 2010 at 03:02:24:
Mich horse farm said: (quoted from post at 03:02:24 08/03/10) We're looking to purchase another tractor but don't have alot of money to spend. Our needs are for brush hogging, spreading manure and a few other small things.
Any suggestions would be helpful!
From my experience, get something 15hp more than you think you need. I've been doing with 26HP and was "ok" for years. Now, I have a mower and baler that needs the extra hp. Loader is real nice (took mine off out of ignorance and wish I had time to put it on again). Diesel is nice if you're not a tinker and much more efficient. ROPS, a cab of some sort for at least rain protection (you can add side curtains then) is real nice if you're over 20 and paying your own medical bills and have animals that need fed whether you feel good or not. I don't have it, but power steering would be nice. Wait a little longer til you can swing something that you will be happy with because it'll be cheaper in the long run.
Not a preacher, just wishing I'da done better the first time.
Good Luck,
Dave
This post was edited by dave2 at 04:05:27 08/03/10.
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