Need Some Advice

[o2batsea]

I'd also try to find someone to job out the clearing job along with monthly hogging. May turn out to be cheaper than buying.

 

[MotorSeven]

I'd also try to find someone to job out the clearing job along with monthly hogging. May turn out to be cheaper than buying.

If your lucky enough to find a guy to do it, actually show up when he says he will and not charge an arm and a leg, then I agree. Hogging 12+ac 3 times a year is going to get expensive. I am guessing around $7-800 a cut depending on the terrain. 3 times a year is a minimum and if you were doing it yourself more like 5-6 times a year.

The reason I bought my first Kioti(CK30) was because I got handed a $1200 bill for hogging a 9 ac pasture that was overgrown by about 3 years. I now have a DK40 and two of my neighbors need their place hogged. I don't have the time to do it and have been calling around for a week with no luck. You would think in these times folks would jump all over a cash paying job....nope.

LB definatly get an FEL w/quick detach bucket, forks, etc, it is one of the most usefull things you will ever own.

 

[lakngulf]

Have you thought about getting a tractor with a FEL? just kidding.

It is probably overkill to get the tractor and hog just for the land maintenance, but guaranteed you will find many more uses....if you have a FEL. I am not sure about price.

 

[LBrown59]

You'll need a loader.

Won't he though~!

I'm trying to figure out what I will need to maintain this property for the next 5 - 10 years. Hopefully, the economy will recover and I can start selling lots then to cover retirement. Thanks!!

Why do you think you can sell lots when the previous. owner couldn't ? ? ?

 

[ustmd]

You have gotten some good advice here.

The one comment I would make (and I say this as a loyal Kioti owner), is there another name brand tractor dealership that is closer to you? It might be worth checking it out if there is.

The pricing seems a little high and if you are new to al of this, there is a good chance you will have some problems/break something early in the game. Two and a half hours (each way) is a long drive.

 

[Lodge Berry]

You have gotten some good advice here.

The one comment I would make (and I say this as a loyal Kioti owner), is there another name brand tractor dealership that is closer to you? It might be worth checking it out if there is.

The pricing seems a little high and if you are new to al of this, there is a good chance you will have some problems/break something early in the game. Two and a half hours (each way) is a long drive.

I'm looking all over. Closest dealer is Kubota, same guy that offered me the Kioti. Seems like their new tractors are very expensive, less warranty, 1000 lbs lighter then Kioti.

There is a Cub dealer 90 miles away that is selling a 29 hp compact w FEL for around 15.5, 2011 with 5 yr drivetrain warranty.

That's about it, have to drive to get to any dealer.

 

[Lodge Berry]

Won't he though~!

Why do you think you can sell lots when the previous. owner couldn't ? ? ?

Not sure why a guy with 3 Kubotas is asking real estate questions on a Kiota forum, but I'll respond because I'm sure you are a good guy.

Obviously, no one knows for sure what they can do in 5 - 10 years, but it's a calculated bet. In 2007, 3/4 acre lots where I bought sold for $360,000. In 2008 we had the worst economic crisis since the great depression. I bought my lots for $13,000 ea at auction.

I'm betting I'll be able to sell lots for a lot more then I paid for them in 5 - 10 years, but if not, I'll have my own little 21 acre paradise all to myself.

 

[lakngulf]

I'm betting I'll be able to sell lots for a lot more then I paid for them in 5 - 10 years, but if not, I'll have my own little 21 acre paradise all to myself.

Good answer.

 

[MotorSeven]

Good answer.

Yep, if you go into an investement with that kind of mindset, then you can't loose:thumbsup:

LB, how about some pictures?

 

[Lodge Berry]

This is an aerial shot from google earth. You can see the gravel road around the perimeter and the lake in the middle. Some of the lot lines are defined by the drainage easements. The trees are live oaks.