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Whitnel · May 16, 2011

I am about to make my first tractor purchase and have tons of questions. I have been reading about different brands over the last few months. The wife and I have purchased 14 acres in Lebanon, TN and hope to build a house there in the next year or two. There will be a 1/2 mile long gravel drive to maintain along with mowing some light clearing. Trying to figure out what is the best tractor for me. Going to go with a hydro unit or a power reverser type tractor. I have a lot of loader work to do building the drive. Thinking about a tractor around 30 HP so I can run at least a 5' bush hog. I am leaning towards JD because of their pedal design over the kubota's but I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks,
Brian

Muhammad · May 16, 2011

Welcome to TBN.

BoFuller · May 16, 2011

Welcome. I enjoy my Kubota, but I'm sure you will find the right tractor, and enjoy it, whatever it is.

RoyJackson · May 16, 2011

Welcome to TBN!!

I'm sure you meant 20 or 30 HP rather then 10 HP.
If you're looking to buy new, take a look at a Deere 3320 which would do quite well for the tasks you described.
If you are considering used, consider a Deere 4300, 4310, 4400 or 4410. Very nice machines with strong loaders (you'd want the 430 loader on the 4300, 4310, 4400 or 4410).

However, do a bunch of reading in the different forums. I like Deere, but there are other good manufacturers too. And definitely get your butt on some of these tractors to get a feel for hem.

Good luck!

Whitnel said:
Trying to figure out what is the best tractor for me. Going to go with a hydro unit or a power reverser type tractor. I have a lot of loader work to do building the drive. Thinking about a tractor around 10 HP so I can run at least a 5' bush hog. I am leaning towards JD because of their pedal design over the kubota's but I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks,
Brian