First time tractor buyer

The Other JC · Jul 31, 2018

Grew up around tractors and have used a handful over the years, but never actually owned one. Experience ranges from a Ford 3000 to a John Deere 4370 CUT. Purchased a house with 10 acres last year, mostly pasture, and am close to wearing out complimentary mowing from relatives. Looking at a compact in the 30 - 40 hp range, 4WD with loader and possibly/probably HST. I知 more on the hobby farmer end of the scale vs heavy commercial user. Majority of work will be mowing pasture, plowing garden spots/food plots with a set of discs, maintaining a gravel drive and digging post holes. Heavily considering Kioti at the moment, so will also post in that area.

airbiscuit · Jul 31, 2018

Everything you have written seems about right. 30-40 hp sounds about right, and Kioti would be a good choice (among several). What tractor brands have dealerships within 60 miles or so from you? I absolutely think you will want a loader. Other comments will start rolling in from TBNrs.