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    Comparison  Best 60-70 hp tractor

    Give me your thoughts on the best 60-70 hp tractor. It will be used to run a small square baler and maybe a 4x5 round baler. Will need FEL. I currently have a 2014 Mahindra 5010 HST Cab w/loader with 367 hrs and a 2016 John Deere 3025e with loader with 110 hrs. Both fine tractors but I need...
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    2019 Hay Totals....The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!!! :-)

    1. list type of grass (and/or grass's) 2. round or square and total numbers baled (for 2019) 3. acres cut and number of cuts. 4. tractor, cutter, rake and baler used
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    New to the Haying.....Barn sizing help

    This past summer I planted 25 acres of Bermuda Grass for Hay. Due to the late season drought we didn't get a cutting. Now, the Bermuda is dormant. Come April, we will spray for weeds and expect our 1st cutting in late May/early June. Local co-op says I can expect between 50-75 square bales...
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    Underground utilities. Pros and cons

    Ok. Land clearing has begun. Road has been roughed in (still some work there). Planning to start work soon and a Pole Barn with living space. So Utilities. I really would rather have underground utilities. I know the cost is higher but I'd like to hear from others that have had the task of...
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    Buying Advice Kubota vs JD...newbie with 80 acres

    Finally decided on and purchased my first tractor. I purchased a Mahindra 5010 HST cab. Dealer installed a diverter valve for a grapple. Also purchased a 20' trailer, a quick hitch, a 6' MD cutter and an 60" grapple. :cool2:
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    Purchased a 2014 Mahindra 5010 HST cab!!!

    Ok...here's a couple of shots.
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    Purchased a 2014 Mahindra 5010 HST cab!!!

    I've been cruising this site for about 3 months and finally decided on and purchased my first tractor. I ordered a Mahindra 5010 HST cab that will be picked up tomorrow. I haven't been this excited in a long time. Dealer will be installing a diverter valve for a grapple today. Also purchased a...
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    Property fencing question....

    My property (80+ acres) was surveyed before we closed the sell. I now want to fence part of my property. I have found the pins (corners). The south end of the property is 2600 ft. from pin "A" to pin "B". Lots of trees and a few raises between the pins. I can't see further than 150 feet...
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    Buying Advice  Kubota vs JD...newbie with 80 acres

    I've purchased 80 acres and plan to eventually maintain about 40 acres (fairly flat). Remaining land will remain as timber. So, I will be bush hogging, planting some in hay, some in crop, some for pasture. Note, this is a hobby farm. I'm close (51..plan to retire at 55) to retirement and...
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    Newbie here! Just closed on 80 acres. Question about land clearing...

    Just closed on 80 acres. Timber company will be showing up in the next few weeks to harvest about 45 acres of Timber. After that, I hope to clear that land (in stages) and turn it into pasture/farm land. Suggestions are welcome on how this might be best accomplished. What type equipment do...
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