Considering First Non Differential Tractor.

[TimberXX]

I have had larger BCSs in the past, and recently a Grillo 107d. They are just too large for my wife to handle. She wants a small machine. She likes the 710 or 718 for tilling and cultivating, but I am concerned It is too small and the non-differential would make my tasks too difficult.

The 16 inch width and 18 inch tiller is perfect for cultivating.

My tasks include:
Flail mower with 20 inch
Snow plow (only cleanup on a paved driveway after a stand alone snowblower clears the majority of the snow)
Towing small trailer.

My future tasks include:
Snowblower, I would sell my dedicated snowblower.
Power washer (the specs say 8 hp min, but I think I can get away with 6.5 or 7 hp)
Leaf blower.

I moved the 710 on gravel with the tiller and it moved ok, but what is the consensus based on my attachments?

We only want one BCS.

Thanks all.

 

[wesp521984]

You're asking too much of it with what you have listed. Other than running the tiller, you're going to be disappointed.

 

[Hiptfarms]

I recently rebuilt a 720. I made an attachment to dig a small trench to install an invisible fence wire for a friend. Also I have tilled with it. My impression is even though it is physically smaller, it is more difficult to turn. The differential is very helpful and allows for tighter turns. Maybe just get a smaller tiller box for her to use? Do you have steering brakes on your machines?

 

[TimberXX]

I've always had steering brakes, but I have to admit I used them very rarely. The simply turned the tractor too fast. I think we are going to settle on a 732, Differential with a small chassis.

 

[WesKootenay]

I think we are going to settle on a 732, Differential with a small chassis.

We have had our 732 for about 6 years, very impressed with it. Came with a tiller and plow, we recently added a 26" Berta flail mower and considering a Rinaldi 24 or 30" harrow. Also hook it up to a riding trailer (for fun) . Don't need anything bigger, it is fairly light to handle and has never had problems in any soil type - being in a deep valley bottom, we have everything from sand, to clay, to buried boulders.
Good luck with your choice.

 

[radios1]

you actually need a small 4 wheel tractor for what you want to do!..