Dirt Moving I need a tractor - looking for suggestions

[radioman]

Thanks for the replies... this really helps me decide.

I do have all the time I need to get it done and I want to build as much equity in this house as I can, so I'm leaning towards doing it myself.

Right now I have my eye on the Kubota BX25 but I'm worried as many of you have pointed out that it just doesn't have the power to do the job. Time I have, but I don't want to try to take out an elephant with a pea shooter.

But then again many of you have had success doing exactly this...

I think I'll price out the work for the heavy lifting and if its reasonable it might be worth it and finish the job with a BX25 type of tractor.

I appreciate the help guys...

I think its doable with BX25. Its just gonna take time. It got the power, but you need experience to make it work for you. just plain ole seat time will do it. you said you only have an acre? BX25 is plenty . IF you are going to build on it, have you talked with a local contractor to grade the site or dig basement if he can do other big work?