Bryan1965
Bronze Member
We purchased 8 acres so we could use as a weekend getaway and spend our vacations in the summer and have a place for grandkids to get out of the city. The house sits on top of a hill, most of the property is far below this area. Most of yard is wooded, we have tried to clear a few areas. But it was untouched for years, a lot of growth. Had a neighbor bush hog a main path to the other side of property down the street. From that area, we have to go through a wet area to, get to back of property, in spring it was about 6 inches deep, once we get past that, it is pretty dry
I purchased a JD E140, but have blown 2 tires, and went through blades in like just a few times mowing spots we bush hogged, so will need something bigger
Was looking for a sub compact, but am worried it will be too small. My JD mower is 24HP hard to imagine a 24 HP tractor will be of great use on hills, especially since I want to take gravel down and try to make a land bridge past water area so the back of my property is not useless in spring
Also, will be taking wood up the hill to get to the house as plan on putting in a wood stove and outdoor fire pit.
Other than transport of gravel and wood, main purpose will be bush hog and maintaining or cutting paths into the wooded area.
Have been here for a few weeks, have learned more than I thought I would but still want advice as I make my search. Don稚 want to regret after I buy,
Of note, we own a home in Columbus Ohio, still make payments, there is a 125 year old house we are restoring, there was no septic, and may need to put in a cistern as water is not very good, a lot of iron, most people in area have cisterns also eventually want to put pole barn in, also restoration is not cheap, there were 20 some people living here and they were evicted about a year before we bought it, we do own the home, was able to get a good deal and paid cash.
But as you can imagine, Keeping cost down is essential,
Been looking at RK, but am worried, especially since 2 representatives mysteriously disappeared. Was thinking of RK 24, but am leaning toward RK 37, not sure I can afford a JD or Kubota that has the weight HP I think I need. Never heard of kioti or some of these other bands I have been reading about here. And not sure of dealers in area.
This is my starting point, open to suggestions and help sorry this is so long, wanted to give you as much info as possible so you know where I am at.
I purchased a JD E140, but have blown 2 tires, and went through blades in like just a few times mowing spots we bush hogged, so will need something bigger
Was looking for a sub compact, but am worried it will be too small. My JD mower is 24HP hard to imagine a 24 HP tractor will be of great use on hills, especially since I want to take gravel down and try to make a land bridge past water area so the back of my property is not useless in spring
Also, will be taking wood up the hill to get to the house as plan on putting in a wood stove and outdoor fire pit.
Other than transport of gravel and wood, main purpose will be bush hog and maintaining or cutting paths into the wooded area.
Have been here for a few weeks, have learned more than I thought I would but still want advice as I make my search. Don稚 want to regret after I buy,
Of note, we own a home in Columbus Ohio, still make payments, there is a 125 year old house we are restoring, there was no septic, and may need to put in a cistern as water is not very good, a lot of iron, most people in area have cisterns also eventually want to put pole barn in, also restoration is not cheap, there were 20 some people living here and they were evicted about a year before we bought it, we do own the home, was able to get a good deal and paid cash.
But as you can imagine, Keeping cost down is essential,
Been looking at RK, but am worried, especially since 2 representatives mysteriously disappeared. Was thinking of RK 24, but am leaning toward RK 37, not sure I can afford a JD or Kubota that has the weight HP I think I need. Never heard of kioti or some of these other bands I have been reading about here. And not sure of dealers in area.
This is my starting point, open to suggestions and help sorry this is so long, wanted to give you as much info as possible so you know where I am at.
