Hello

JimmytheGeek · Feb 5, 2016

My name is Jim, and I'm looking to buy my first small tractor. I'm tired of fooling with these cheaply-made, worn-out-in-two-years mowers they sell at retail establishments. I'm a computer geek by trade, so I'm doing a lot of research online before I jump on anything. I keep up about 3 acres of hilly terrain, and I know what I need - <30hp, 60" or smaller finish mower (MMM or 3 point, doesn't make much difference to me), a 3 point tiller would be nice - and I'll research the heck out of any offer I see on Craigslist, eBay, or any other site.

I bought my VW Golf TDI on eBay after researching for about six weeks prior to buying. I knew what I wanted and how to find the best deal, so I flew to Houston, TX and drove it back to Kentucky. Don't worry, I won't drive ANY tractor that far, but I am not averse to going and getting one within 200 miles of my house.

As I learn more and more, I hope to be an asset here.

davesl708 · Feb 5, 2016

Hi. Welcome

Good luck with the search.

mddorange · Feb 5, 2016

:welcome:
To TBN Jim. Glad you joined and good luck on your quest. A lot of people here have their own opinions about what to buy but check more than one and try to drive several before you decide to make sure it performs as you want it too. You can always go to a dealer to test drive them and you can still buy somewhere else.