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    2021 Contender XT value please?

    I know the asking price is high, but I like the product and its local. What's a fair price, female owner? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/505816462327643/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    That's funny, because I thought my picture came from this Revised Builder’s Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations.. But I cant seem to find it in there.. lol. I saved it because it was the first picture of a frost protected shallow foundation where the footing and slab were two...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    I can rent one locally. So that kills the need for a backhoe
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    Lots of names, but if you look closer at the design I posted, the slab is separate from the "frost protected footing" I'll call it.. I'm not going to try any flatwork, but figured I could DIY the footings, build the garage, and then hire a good finisher to pour the slab. Ive been told a...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    I figured that would be the case.. I imagine I would need a 74 hp tractor in order to have enough flow rate to run skid steer attachments.. Just guessing again.
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    I'm leaning towards a tractor with a ssqa bucket, but a FEL that will lift 1000 to full height is probably to heavy to mow the lawn with later.. I'm guessing I need to stay below 3000 lbs tractor weight to finish mow, but how much will the FELL lift? Plus, will the hydraulics of this smaller...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    No building inspections in my county. Many footings are 12" and that is what I believe that beam is.. 12" x 24" about I chose a FPSF because you don't have to dig below the frost line. Less work and materials, cheaper and more DIY friendly. No I have not had a soil test done. The stick wall...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    I called my local equipment place who said they stopped renting skid steers but has a JCD 8040 mini ex for 300 a day, so that should take care of any deep digging.. I started to look closer at my foundation details and now think a skid steer might be the best? The detail I was forgetting was...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    Thanks everyone. My hill top property has a functional mobile home on it my GF lives in, so yes a upgraded septic eventually needs installed, maybe, but isn't important considering the two existing bathrooms. Plumbing will be installed, but not hooked up until later. The barn has been torn...
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    Thanks guys.. 4x4 is a must have.. So your suggesting a tractor with a 3 point and pto that mounts a rented backhoe? Don't think there are any available with the 4bt (4T-390) , but I'm all ears for a good setup.. Thanks
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    74 hp skid vs 74 hp hoe for building tiny acreage?

    Morning folks.. I'm retired and want to build a garage with a apartment myself.. I used to do hvac and maintenance so I know a little about construction and Ive been reading.. No building inspections in my remote area of Iowa. So I'm going back and forth about what machine would be the...
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    Should I consider a diesel for residential?

    Thanks guys.. My lot is 1.2 rough acres and we mow it with a 48" craftsman.. The LT1000 is on it's last leg, so Ive been watching craigslist and fb and the kubota popped up.. Whats it worth? My problem is when I find a mower I like, I have no idea what used value is, but prices seem so...
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    Should I consider a diesel for residential?

    This is a question I faced years ago when I bought a cummins.. I was told if I didn't tow allot, don't buy a cummins, but I bought it anyway only because it was a clean 97.. So back to the kubota diesel.. Ive seen a few, but figured any diesel after around 2000 had a bunch of emissions...
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    Any tips for buying commercial left over ZT's?

    Hello everyone. My craftsman LT 1000 is still cutting my 1.2 acre lot, but I'm a little concerned about it's reliability because it came with the property and burns over 1 quart of oil each season. I imagine dealers already want to sell this and last years new inventory, but november/december...
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    Price check on 1998 John Deer F1145 with 1100 hours?

    I really do appreciate this because I have no idea what used mowers are worth.. What ball park value is this John Deer F1145? Thanks!
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    Kubota L2250DT market value in Iowa?

    Morning everyone.. I have a small acreage I need to mow and remove snow from etc. I found a Kubota L2250DT locally with 1600 hrs and wondered what its market value might be in Iowa. Anyone? kubota L225 4wd tractor with 5ft bucket loader - farm & garden - by owner - sale I'm also...
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    HP of first tractor. For my first acreage..?

    Hello everyone, new here.. I just bought a little 1.2 acre "farm" out in the middle of nowhere to retire on mainly because property taxes in Iowa City are rising 6% a year. I also want a place to stretch my legs a bit and not be concerned about ordinance's, building permits, and neighbors...
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