Round two with tractor purchase

[dodge man]

I’d think smaller if I were you. I just bought a JD 2025r. The end loader comes off easy for mowing and with the auto connect deck it goes on and off in a couple minutes. A 3 series JD might be good also. One of the Kubota B series would be an excellent fit also. The only advantage I see in the JD is the auto connect deck. If you can afford a tractor and a zero turn that is an option also.

Snow removal? I’m not sure how much you get but most of these machine can be had with a front or rear blower. If you get a bunch of snow the cab would be nice otherwise I’d skip it.

 

[Gary Fowler]

After mowing my widow neighbor's yard with her tractor style lawn mower, I realized just how efficient the zero turn mowers are compared to tractors. She had many obstacles to mow around and I spend half of the mowing time going in circles to get the missed spots from not being able to turn sharp enough, just like with larger tractors with mowers. It took me close to and hour to mow her yard. I have mowed it with my zero turn in 15 minutes. If you have anything other than wide open space for a yard, then I wouldn't even consider mowing with a tractor. Buy a good commercial grade zero turn for your mowing needs, then a tractor capable of snow removal and bush hogging rough areas.

A belly mower for a tractor will run you close to $3K while a low end commercial zero turn mower will be about $6K but you wont ever be hooking and unhooking the mower in order to work your tractor. If you figure your time at any $$ value, then that additional $3K will be recouped rather quickly in less mowing time plus you wont be putting the additional hours on your tractor.

I wont even think about recommending a snow removal tractor since I dont have that event to contend with. I will say that if you live in an area of large amounts of snow, then a blower might work better than a blade. You can only push the snow so far with a blade and it will eventually pile up to the point that you wont have a road left.

 

[coobie]

Did you the part about him selling his L6060? Now he痴 looking for something new.

I read that.I say keep what you have and make due.

 

[OrangeMuscle]

Just went to dealer today to see the L3560 Limited Edition. Also wanted to make sure I could rule out the B2650 Cab, which I did. It is simply to small for me, especially after getting accustomed to my old L6060. I would not be happy with something that small, even though I don't doubt how capable it is. As for the 3560, it was very nice. I was quite impressed with the suspension seat that had a swivel feature. My 2018 L6060 with the upgraded air ride seat was not as nice as this one??? Also, one feature that got pruned off was the side mirrors, but I have to say I like the rearview mirror they have in the cab much better than the 2 side mirrors that I had on the L6060. Much more usable. It was the perfect convex mirror. I didn't drive it, but not sure if even driving it if I would have been able to tell if the power was adequate for me. I am kind of happy it doesn't have those useless top work lights that I had on the L6060. At least now it ripe and ready for a nice LED light bar. Hopefully the wiring doesn't prove to be too challenging. I have yet to get a price from the 2 dealers I reached out to yet. Tomorrow I'll have both prices. I also Am checking a price on the L4060 just to see the difference. Someone needs to save me from the madness. This is consuming. To make matters even worse I need a zero turn mower. So Im researching like a maniac on both fronts.

 

[nybirdman]

I would bump to the L4060 cab;the air conditioning is going to rob a little H.P..

 

[Milo]

I was going to suggest a B2601, or if you want a cab B2650. Either of these "little" tractors make great mowers, they're very maneuverable (especially the B01's), and they're relatively light which can be a good thing. Turf tires (compared to R4's) are easy on your lawn and work great in snow, but if you'll be working a lot on bare dirt and mud get R4's and maybe chains for snow.

 

[Soundguy]

If you are looking for a new full featured tractor to work with I'll toss in my endorsement for the RK tractors from Rural King ( if you have a location near you ). They are rebranded TYM units that are decently configured. I have the RK55 with loader cab, AC, radio, remotes, etc. Fantastic machine. And I'm a guy that has used antiques for years, and enjoyed them.

Good luck!

 

[s219]

I would bump to the L4060 cab;the air conditioning is going to rob a little H.P..

Then he's jumping up to a larger frame though. L3560 is smallest Grand L, L4060/4760 next size up, L5060/5460/6060 largest Grand L. Pretty soon the OP will be back in a 6060 size machine where he started!!

 

[OrangeMuscle]

Here we go, Im right back into having the horsepower play cruel tricks on my mind. I got 3 prices today.

These are all loaded..Mid pto, air ride seat, rear remote, hi amp alternator, defroster, rear wiper, turfs, 3rd function valve, loader, and of course cab.

L4060 $46,116
L4760 $53,136
L6060 $56,600

It's 10K TO get the 50% more horsepower from to 4060 6060. To recap, my duties include dealing with snow on a half mile paved driveway, rotary cutting the sides of the driveway and some other areas that total 1 acre, and grappling the property to always make it look mint. I guess the torture comes from the fact that the neighbor can plow the driveway cheaply, I could rent a skid steer from the local rental place a few times a year and bush hog and grapple, and be ahead of the game money wise. So unbelievably torn. Somebody please smack some sense into me.

 

[LouNY]

It takes horsepower to move snow with any kind of speed,
that means size and weight.
To much size and weight for a lawn or to get into tight spaces in the woods.
With your variety of needs one unit is not going to do what you want.
Wet heavy snow on a long driveway that's paved to me would mean a blower.
With a plow you are going to have to push down onto your 20' shoulders and so much of the time the ground will not be froze.
You will have dirt piles and gouges to fix in the spring.