Thanks to all for the helpful replies - exactly what I was hoping to get.
Like Deaf, I'm not going to be able to leave the tractor onsite - I hope it would be safe but just can't be too sure yet. I have a 1.5 hour trip each way so transporting back and forth is a concern - especially considering the disgusting price of fuel today.
I found a place locally that rents tractors by the day. I am leaning toward renting for some period of time - this keeps me from rushing into a decision (makes the wife happy) and also should let me determine how well a certain size tractor handles what I need to get done. I'm not sure exactly what different sizes are available but I'll at least be more informed for a decision.
The general opinion seems to be that a 20-30 HP tractor will do what I need - it will just take longer than a 50-60 HP.
I guess I could actually handle the place with my push mower, ATV disc and what my Dad used to call a Chinese backhoe and one-wheeled dump truck (shovel and wheel barrow). With a 36" wide disc I’d probably get done about the same time I needed to start again!
It looks like it boils down to time vs. money. Hey, what doesn't???
Thanks again for the help.
Like Deaf, I'm not going to be able to leave the tractor onsite - I hope it would be safe but just can't be too sure yet. I have a 1.5 hour trip each way so transporting back and forth is a concern - especially considering the disgusting price of fuel today.
I found a place locally that rents tractors by the day. I am leaning toward renting for some period of time - this keeps me from rushing into a decision (makes the wife happy) and also should let me determine how well a certain size tractor handles what I need to get done. I'm not sure exactly what different sizes are available but I'll at least be more informed for a decision.
The general opinion seems to be that a 20-30 HP tractor will do what I need - it will just take longer than a 50-60 HP.
I guess I could actually handle the place with my push mower, ATV disc and what my Dad used to call a Chinese backhoe and one-wheeled dump truck (shovel and wheel barrow). With a 36" wide disc I’d probably get done about the same time I needed to start again!
It looks like it boils down to time vs. money. Hey, what doesn't???
Thanks again for the help.
