Big enough AND small enough

Highsmith · Jul 31, 2007

In http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/96032-narrowing-my-tractor-choices.html it was mentioned I would benefit from 2 tractors for all my needs.

After a lot of reading, I am wondering if there is a tractor strong enough to pull a 15' Rhino rotary cutter as well as maneuverable enough to efficiently use a post hole digger. How about a big engined utility tractor like a TT75A?

Z-Michigan · Jul 31, 2007

I think that would work - or a JD 5525, which is roughly the same size. Maybe a JD 5603 to get a cab and 99 PTO hp with about the same physical size?

Not sure how many post holes you're planning to dig, but if it's into the 100's or 1000's I would be thinking of a skidsteer or power-trac for speed and precision.

6sunset6 · Jul 31, 2007

If you have a lot of posts to do think about a post driver instead . quicker and better. If you are going to use it for planting that's a different story.

civesnedfield · Jul 31, 2007

You could always get a QA and a hydralic QA mounted post hole digger. I think it is a little easier to use when up front and you get down pressure.

6sunset6 · Jul 31, 2007

I am not sure internal hydraulic pumps have enough flow for the hydraulic motors on Skid steer attachments. Maybe the bigger ones.

civesnedfield · Jul 31, 2007

6sunset6 said:
I am not sure internal hydraulic pumps have enough flow for the hydraulic motors on Skid steer attachments. Maybe the bigger ones.

Skid Steer Attachments - Quick Attach Attachments, Inc.

Two models available 10 gal/min to 25 gal/min and 15 gal/min to 30 gal/min
if he is looking at 90+ hp it should be able to handle it.

JD 5525 -- 25.3 GPM
JD 5603 -- 22.5 GPM
TT75A -- 19.3 GPM