oosik
Super Star Member
I have 80 acres and a mile long gravel driveway. In 1982 I purchased a brand new Ford 1700 4WD. I was careful in its use - but Jeff is right. Smaller, narrow tractors can be quite unstable.
Anyhow - I used it for 27 years and managed to not kill myself.
In 2009 I upgraded to a new Kubota M6040. MY GOD - what a world of difference. The added power - the increased stability - the increased weight. Now I'm able to do the larger projects.
I would recommend the JD. Bigger tractor - more hp -added weight. But read the last paragraph of bdhsfz6 - post #10, again. The dealer can be such a large part of tractor ownership. Particularly for a first time owner. Ask to see the maintenance supervisor - have him show you around his maintenance facility. Don't be shy - it's YOUR MONEY and you want to be sure they are very capable.
Anyhow - I used it for 27 years and managed to not kill myself.
In 2009 I upgraded to a new Kubota M6040. MY GOD - what a world of difference. The added power - the increased stability - the increased weight. Now I'm able to do the larger projects.
I would recommend the JD. Bigger tractor - more hp -added weight. But read the last paragraph of bdhsfz6 - post #10, again. The dealer can be such a large part of tractor ownership. Particularly for a first time owner. Ask to see the maintenance supervisor - have him show you around his maintenance facility. Don't be shy - it's YOUR MONEY and you want to be sure they are very capable.