New Fella from Texas

[bbt82z]

Hello to all. I look forward to hearing opinion of tractors and tractor activity. I just purchased 21 raw acres and am in need of a tractor for construction, road building, barn raising, mowing, and general tractory. I also have 150 acres in Childress, TX that we hunt on (best friend's family property). The tractor will be hauled there (5 hrs) a few times a year, for weekend work. I have begun tractor shopping and am overwhelmed. The budget is set and will be buying in my means. Again, I look forward to the reading and research. Thanks.

 

[C4Ranch]

Welcome!

1st question to answer, how much do u want to spend? Factor in what implements you want/need.. Don't go cheap on the implements...

My advice is to figure out what kind of implements you will want to use:
Will you be pulling a disc, how many acres will u work?
Hay? Need fair amount of pto HP for round bails
Loader? How much lift capacity?
Do you want an HST? Those are usually <=60 hp

If you're gonna tow it to Childress, what kind of equipment do you have? HD trailer? Tow capacity?

You can get a lot of what u want done with 30-40 hp but based on above will help if u need more.

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[Bob77064]

Welcome

 

[bbt82z]

Thank you all for the welcome.

Budget is less than $23,000
I plan to have a 2-3 acre garden.
We will have an arena for horses, long driveway, lots of pasture.
Not sure about the hay part, yet.

The loader is the most important to me due need to move my 2200lb welding machine skid to the back of my truck on the trailer.

I do not believe the HST is necessary for me, I don't mind a standard tranny. I would like to get a 7ft mower and a box blade now (prolly get those on craigslist).

Not sure if 4x4 is worth it, new machine or used (the warranty is a factor for us), I dont care about the color.

I have a dodge dually and have yet to by a trailer. The trailer will be a deckover.

Been reading on here for hours and my head hurts.

 

[NativeSon]

Howdy from East Texas!

Charlie

 

[C4Ranch]

Yeah, tons of reading available for sure!

You're good on the towing front does your budget include the new deck over and implements?

If a utility size isn't too big for your needs (arena/stalls) I would go there first and look at something around 70hp. Just my POV. You could be able to get by with 50hp but check FEL lift capacity.

My last 2 tractors have been used. Buying used will also help you get pre tier IV. My 1st was really used and knew it when I bought, put time in it to fix it up and sold for a profit. My current tractor was barely used but was cheaper than new and allowed me to afford a cab.

Feel free to jump in and ask questions.

 

[C4Ranch]

I believe 4x4 is worth every penny.

Especially as you begin working your garden and possible food plots in Childress.

4x4 allows you to get smaller and lighter tractors and do more.

I use my 4x4 when lifting heavy as it will lighten your rear wheels. Also when I use the FEL to scoop into a pile of material.

 

[NativeSon]

Pay special attention to Safety Threads. You can get in trouble real quick sometimes.

Charlie

 

[texasjohn]

:welcome:

 

[texasjohn]

:welcome:
Hmmm, you have some real work scheduled, and commuting as well. Gotta be real, to do it, you're going to need 4wd, FEL, and the task to lift your welding equip will drive overall tractor size and FEL lift capacity...I think you are looking at 55 or more hp. Best wishes...don't buy until you have proven the tractor will lift your welding gear to the height you need...paper specs are hard to translate into real world lift capability for the exact task you have.

 

[bbt82z]

thanks texas john, I agree with the tractor size. I will not know for sure if it will lift the skid, until I build it, in this shop I am building on the property. I have been to a few dealers, kubota and cioti, they have some very different numbers. I am not sure what I believe.....looks like more reading.

Thanks everyone for the responses, I can see I will be addicted to this forum.

 

[bbt82z]

For those of you that took the time to say hello and give your suggestions, thank you. Today I bought a 2009 Kubota M6040HD with loader (800hrs). Also I purchased an 8ft Bush Hog rotary cutter, box blade, and pallet forks. I am so excited to get this to the property and start working.

 

[C4Ranch]

Sounds like a great tractor and lots of good implements to put it to work.

We like pictures!

 

[NativeSon]

Sounds like a great tractor and lots of good implements to put it to work.

We like pictures!

Ditto--- We need those pictures!!........No pics, It didn't happen.

Charlie

 

[bbt82z]

I don't have the tractor yet, they are holding it on their property till we close on land (6th of june). I WANT TO PLAY WITH IT NOW! This is the picture from their website. I will upload more when I get it loaded on a trailer and do the first haul to the property.

 

[NativeSon]

Yeah the fun part is getting it dirty.

Charlie