Implement questions

[HCJtractor]

Sounds like you are on the right track. For the purposes you mentioned, a smaller tractor will be just great, so you don't need a 50 horse, and standard duty implements will be just fine. Make sure you look ahead to see if there are any future needs that you may not now recognize. Also, your dealer should give you a better price for a package rather than buying each seperately, and if you need to take advantage of the sometimes available zero percent financing, the implements can often be included on that basis. I am partial to Kubota, but Deeres are certainly great also. See which one fits you better and which dealer offers support. Don't forget regular maintenance will be needed so ask about free transporting. My dealer will pickup and deliver free in the off season for any repairs or maintenance. That will help if you don't have a trailer and truck. Also do you need a bucket? I never use mine, as I don't move gravel or dirt. Instead, you could get a light duty grapple for not much more than a bucket, if you need to move chainsaw debris, downed trees, or uproot small trees. Just a thought to consider. I bought an FEL w/o a bucket and saved money. Also ask what system the FEL uses for quick attach. The standard skid steer is better and more universal, so if the John Deere is their own system, this will limit your future choices. I would lean towards a tractor with skid steer quick connect so if you ever need forks, or a bale spear, grapple, etc. Good luck! You will have fun with this!!

 

[Covfam]

Sounds like you are on the right track. For the purposes you mentioned, a smaller tractor will be just great, so you don't need a 50 horse, and standard duty implements will be just fine. Make sure you look ahead to see if there are any future needs that you may not now recognize. Also, your dealer should give you a better price for a package rather than buying each seperately, and if you need to take advantage of the sometimes available zero percent financing, the implements can often be included on that basis. I am partial to Kubota, but Deeres are certainly great also. See which one fits you better and which dealer offers support. Don't forget regular maintenance will be needed so ask about free transporting. My dealer will pickup and deliver free in the off season for any repairs or maintenance. That will help if you don't have a trailer and truck. Also do you need a bucket? I never use mine, as I don't move gravel or dirt. Instead, you could get a light duty grapple for not much more than a bucket, if you need to move chainsaw debris, downed trees, or uproot small trees. Just a thought to consider. I bought an FEL w/o a bucket and saved money. Also ask what system the FEL uses for quick attach. The standard skid steer is better and more universal, so if the John Deere is their own system, this will limit your future choices. I would lean towards a tractor with skid steer quick connect so if you ever need forks, or a bale spear, grapple, etc. Good luck! You will have fun with this!!

Ill be Graveling my 300 yard draveway every few years so im gonna need the bucket with the loader, and most all the tree's on my farm are in 2, 30 foot steep canyons with fast running creeks on either side of my property seperating my farm from my neighbors, i dont expect to take any tractor in there, if i ever need any mayjot tree work done there ill hire a professional to do it, i grew up in a loger family in the washington state before moving here and ill not try to do that job with a lil scut/cut

 

[clemsonfor]

Here is a link to the Howse website: Compare the 2 and tell me what you think. Ken Sweet

Howse Implement Company, Your source for tractor and farm equipment parts and supplies

I looked at both pages and they both have the same physical address, but 2 different zipcodes????. Why 2 names why not just paint there hose implements green for sale at the JD dealer?

Mailing Address:
Agrevere
P.O. Box 86
Laurel, MS 39441
FAX: (601)425-4900
E-mail us at agrevere@c-gate.net
or call our customer service desk at
(601)428-2216.
Physical Address: 2013 Hwy. 184 East Laurel, MS 39440

Mailing Address:
Howse Implement Co, Inc.
P.O. Box 86
Laurel, MS 39441
FAX: (601)425-4900
E-mail us at howse@c-gate.net
or call our customer service desk at
(601)428-0841.
Visit us at 2013 Hwy. 184 East
Laurel, MS 39441.

 

[Gordon Gould]

When I was shopping for a new tractor ten years ago I talked to a dealer in northern NH who sold both JD and Kabota. After we did some comparisons for a while he said " Ya know, what it really comes down to is which color do you like better. Orange or Green." He was right. At least back then. I had a friend bought green I bought orange. Comparable 30 hp tractors. We are both happy and think we made the right decision.

On your impliment question another way of assessing quality or ruggedness between two impliments with like ratings is to look at the actual weight of them. Usually the heavier one is better and if it is a rear blade or box blade the heavier one will work better.

 

[Don87]

I looked at both pages and they both have the same physical address, but 2 different zipcodes????. Why 2 names why not just paint there hose implements green for sale at the JD dealer?

Mailing Address:
Agrevere
P.O. Box 86
Laurel, MS 39441
FAX: (601)425-4900
E-mail us at agrevere@c-gate.net
or call our customer service desk at
(601)428-2216.
Physical Address: 2013 Hwy. 184 East Laurel, MS 39440

Mailing Address:
Howse Implement Co, Inc.
P.O. Box 86
Laurel, MS 39441
FAX: (601)425-4900
E-mail us at howse@c-gate.net
or call our customer service desk at
(601)428-0841.
Visit us at 2013 Hwy. 184 East
Laurel, MS 39441.

You have 2 zip codes listed for Agrevere...............unless I read it wrong

 

[clemsonfor]

You have 2 zip codes listed for Agrevere...............unless I read it wrong

you really mean they have 2 listed. I just copied and pasted their infor from their websites.

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

Not to undercut any of the dealers out there, but the world is full of people who bought the wrong implement and are trying to get rid of it. I've bought several name-brand implements through the classifieds that had less than 10 hours on them. Haven't regretted it yet.