Finally a tractor owner!

jrbarnard · Jul 18, 2018

So, finally did it! I have been on here since.. let's see...April of 2014. I have lurked, tried to learn.... dreamed of.. and now, I finally got one.

No, it is not huge... I have 2 acres here and a 330 acre ranch down south that I could use it at, but since it is a lot of rock....roads and planting a small amount of stuff is about all it would be used on..BUT.. I do not need to ask for help any longer from friends that own a tractor.

I toyed with the idea of getting a cab....I REALLY wanted a cab with A/C.. but to afford that, I would have not been able to get a trailer right away OR the implements I wanted.

So, instead, I got a smaller tractor.. a new 20ft trailer, an auger, a box blade.. and because I dropped all the other stuff, I was able to afford a zero turn mower, which will REALLY get used a lot here.

Oh, also got a roof/visor/shade

So, I got a Branson 2400H. I have not even taken it off the trailer yet, lol...I am teleworking so when I start messing with it, I want to stay out there, so waiting till after 4pm.

BUT.. here she is!

Thank you all for listening and advising all this time.

I know... I really wanted that 3725 with the A/C... but this as a smarter choice I think. Maybe one day

Russ

GrumpyJoe · Jul 18, 2018

Nice!

k9brenco · Jul 18, 2018

That's a nice rig! welcome to the party!

Molalla1 · Jul 18, 2018

Smart move, nice equipment!.

Slowpoke Slim · Jul 18, 2018

Very cool.

Congratulations, and enjoy the new tools.

It's a good feeling to be self sufficient.

MitchellB · Jul 18, 2018

Congratulations! I would enjoy working/playing with that new equipment/toys! :cool2:

52wej · Jul 18, 2018

Well done sir. With that equipment you will be really productive. Learn the equipment, what it can and cannot do. You should have years of good service.......... and a lot of fun as you learn. W Jones

searcyfarms · Jul 18, 2018

well congratulations!!!!! once a tractor owner never a dull moment - so many ways to think about doing things now, so many more options - be careful and enjoy

shooterdon · Jul 18, 2018

Good for you!

Like you I was here for a long time before buying a tractor. I decided to get a used one (1988) and it is due to be delivered this week. It is currently at the dealers and it looks like repairs will come in at about $2300. Paid $3500 for it with a FEL, mmm, brush hog, tiller, rake, and blade.

I really wanted a newer Deere, Kubota or Mahindra (best nearby dealers) but funding was not there. Luckily dealer support is close by but I worry about parts availablity for the old baby. The front hub had to come from CA

Anyway, I know how you feel. Cannot wait to get some seat time.

Good luck with yours!