Kyle_in_Tex
Super Star Member
Howdy Randy and welcome to the neighborhood. Here is what I'd recommend you do.
Determine what you want to accomplish with a bigger tractor to determine what size you need. If you didn't have the BX, and you needed 1 machine to start with, I would have recommended a Large CUT (45-55 HP) with all the bells and whistles.
But, since you have the BX, you could save money and find an older 2WD oldie but goodie. These can be found from $5-$10 K for a sizable beast that could plow/mow/disc your whole place if you want to. The best thing about these older machines is, if you buy it right, you can use it and then sell it for what you have in it. Yes, they might need a bit of maintenance so factor this in, especially if you aren't a mechanic. Just make sure you have a knowledgeable person look at the old machine for you. Even if you have to pay them.
If money is not so much an issue, or if you prefer the safety and reliability of a new machine, I'd recommend the large CUT w/50HP.4wd, FEL, R1 tires, 8 ft bush hog as your basic package. If your neighbors cattle and tractors can take care of the majority of the land, you could settle for a slightly smaller CUT maybe 35 HP or so.
Determine what you want to accomplish with a bigger tractor to determine what size you need. If you didn't have the BX, and you needed 1 machine to start with, I would have recommended a Large CUT (45-55 HP) with all the bells and whistles.
But, since you have the BX, you could save money and find an older 2WD oldie but goodie. These can be found from $5-$10 K for a sizable beast that could plow/mow/disc your whole place if you want to. The best thing about these older machines is, if you buy it right, you can use it and then sell it for what you have in it. Yes, they might need a bit of maintenance so factor this in, especially if you aren't a mechanic. Just make sure you have a knowledgeable person look at the old machine for you. Even if you have to pay them.
If money is not so much an issue, or if you prefer the safety and reliability of a new machine, I'd recommend the large CUT w/50HP.4wd, FEL, R1 tires, 8 ft bush hog as your basic package. If your neighbors cattle and tractors can take care of the majority of the land, you could settle for a slightly smaller CUT maybe 35 HP or so.
