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dwelshans
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Thanks for the various inputs. All are appreciated. Big investment for me and do not need to make a mistake right at the starting gate. Just do not have any experience past my little broken compact and the DW loader.
I am 0 for 4 with the area Kubota dealers trying my argument for the L series with the hay need I described. One acutally (politely) indicated he would refuse to sell me one if that was my intention. Regardless, 3 said MX4700/MX5100 was the minimum...the 4th (politely!) suggested starting a bit higher (5640SUD).
I still believe I could "get by". But the cost difference is indeed minimal and it would really tick me off to give the wife my life insurance money early:laughing:.
Guess I will try Craiglist for my 5' implements!
As for weight estimate for round bales we get, you are correct it may be a bit high. We have had some as tight as a cotton ball...but most have been pretty good. With the drought in our area it was pretty slim pickings for horse quality hay this year. Just wanted to use a realistic value for the discussion. We certainly have not run across the 6 x 6 1800 lb. bales in our area. If the drought continues, they may be 6" x 6" and I can hand toss them in the back of the pickup.
Thanks again for the input...getting quotes including some new implements. Will see what happens over the next couple of weeks.
I am 0 for 4 with the area Kubota dealers trying my argument for the L series with the hay need I described. One acutally (politely) indicated he would refuse to sell me one if that was my intention. Regardless, 3 said MX4700/MX5100 was the minimum...the 4th (politely!) suggested starting a bit higher (5640SUD).
I still believe I could "get by". But the cost difference is indeed minimal and it would really tick me off to give the wife my life insurance money early:laughing:.
Guess I will try Craiglist for my 5' implements!
As for weight estimate for round bales we get, you are correct it may be a bit high. We have had some as tight as a cotton ball...but most have been pretty good. With the drought in our area it was pretty slim pickings for horse quality hay this year. Just wanted to use a realistic value for the discussion. We certainly have not run across the 6 x 6 1800 lb. bales in our area. If the drought continues, they may be 6" x 6" and I can hand toss them in the back of the pickup.
Thanks again for the input...getting quotes including some new implements. Will see what happens over the next couple of weeks.