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Some places need to be wild
R Scott wrote:
For that price range, you can get newer 4wd compact or sub compact. I wouldn't go new, but just old enough to avoid the crazy diesel emission standards--too many things to go wrong $$$. Too much older and the hydraulics are not nearly as strong--I bought too old and there are things I can't do that the newer version of my tractor can.
Some places need to be wild
“All good things are wild, and free.” Henry David Thoreau
Om is where the heart is.
"You must be the change you want to see in the world." "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." --Mahatma Gandhi
"Preach the Gospel always, and if necessary, use words." --Francis of Assisi.
"Family farms work when the whole family works the farm." -- Adam Klaus
Some places need to be wild
Artie Scott wrote:I will third everything Eric and R said, adding only that you might consider as a factor how close the dealer is.
Some places need to be wild
Eric Hanson wrote:
Frank, I hope you can see that these 3 features are essentially aesthetic/ergonomic in nature. These are not features that show up in a typical brochure comparison.
Some places need to be wild
James Whitelaw wrote:For material handling for my BCS I am looking at the CAEB “Minicargo” power barrow for about $1,600. Supposedly loves hills, 1,000 lb capacity, has brakes. Basically gives you a powered 4-wheel drive walk-behind dump cart that can follow a deer trail.
Some places need to be wild
Some places need to be wild
Some places need to be wild
Steel-reinforced aluminum gearbox cases; hardened steel gears and ball bearings in oil bath. Input shaft housings are designed with an oscillating swivel so that deck “floats”, or follows the contour of the ground, independent of the tractor axle. Cut material comes out under a reinforced rubber flap in the rear of mower.
Some places need to be wild
Eric Hanson wrote:
Basically it was just an extremely reliable, surprisingly powerful and highly fuel efficient machine.
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Eric Hanson wrote:
I am making this post because if you do decide to go the 4 wheel tractor route, I thought I could offer some perspective having actually owned one. Looks are deceiving with the subcompact tractors. They may look small but they punch way above their weight.
Some places need to be wild
James Whitelaw wrote:My thinking is sometimes equipment with increased horsepower etc is purchased by a homesteader with a few projects in mind that require that horsepower, lifting capability around the place, ends up parked a good bit of the time unless the owner comes up with projects in order to get seat time on their tractor. So the analysis of my situation is I really don’t need that heavy lift or push capability most of the time, so for now I can’t justify the increased cost that would give me the increased “capability & performance”
Eric Hanson wrote:
My mistake, but too bad, I really love the look of that BCS on tracks!
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Frank Spezzano wrote:We've been using a Gravely walk-behind tractor for the past several years. But at 6.6 hp, it's a bit on the anemic side. We've got 5 somewhat hilly, rocky, semi-woody acres in Rhode Island. Things I'd like to do with it - disc harrow the pasture, post hole auger, brush hog, pull a trailer, mowing deck, plow the garden, plow a little snow. Probably a bucket for the front. 2WD or 4WD? Budget under $15K including (at least some) implements.
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Eric Hanson wrote:Brian makes a totally fair point about Yanmar Diesel engines. A refurbished or used Yanmar tractor has real potential to be a very useful tractor and potentially can save you a bundle.
Frank Spezzano wrote:
Eric Hanson wrote: When I figure out how to add a photo, I'll put up a picture of the Gravely. Chained dual wheels. Looks like a squat, little wharthog.
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Yanmar YM2610 Compact Tractor
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Some places need to be wild
Eric Hanson wrote:Frank,
By all means, if you can borrow a 4 wheel tractor while you save money, look for deals, consider options etc. that is a great option. Out of curiosity, how much is your 2 wheel tractor going to set you back?
At any rate, good Luck, and if you don’t mind, I would love to see what it looks like if you don’t mind sending a picture.
Eric
Yanmar YM2610 Compact Tractor
Gardening like your life depended on it.
Eric Hanson wrote:Frank,
Out of curiosity, how much is your 2 wheel tractor going to set you back?
Brian Maverick wrote:
He can make the Gravely into a 4-wheeled tractor and seat too.
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