Suggestions for 2 acre tractor

[murphy1244]

Been driving all over looking at every color of the rainbow! Narrowing down my choices, hoping to make a purchase soon as long as the taxman doesn't put the screws to me too bad.

You need to sit on them on move some dirt and your machine will tell you your mine!

 

[DeereMann]

+1

You might consider hiring in some heavy equipment for the timber work. Once that is done, buy a tractor based on the maintenance needs of the property.

I hired a dozer for the heavy land clearing on my property one time. After he left, I cleaned up the aftermath with my JD 3320. I now use the JD for property maintenance.

Once you narrow down your decisions to a few tractors, go to the dealer and drive each machine. I was down to a few tractors and within minutes of driving each one I knew the JD was for me.

We did this. I picked at remaining large red oaks (died of oak wilt fungal infection - 80+ yrs old on sandy soil) one at a time. I couldn't see getting a larger tractor for 'only' 3 acres exurban plot. The SCUT does the job for me.

Hope this is helpful.

 

[E3A]

You need to sit on them on move some dirt and your machine will tell you your mine!

Indeed - that's the best part of my shopping adventures.

 

[ovrszd]

A bit off-topic, but you guys can cut down oak trees? They are protected on this side of the pond.

There are no legal restrictions here. I understand your concern though. Our farm has 60 acres of mostly large Oak. I only cut one when it's dying or dead.

 

[murphy1244]

I cut hundreds of oaks and others a year to thin my woods out. Part of our Forestry program.

 

[murphy1244]

There are no legal restrictions here. I understand your concern though. Our farm has 60 acres of mostly large Oak. I only cut one when it's dying or dead.

How many saws you have to cut thus one poor tree?

 

[ovrszd]

How many saws you have to cut thus one poor tree?

Four if I count my Brother's Murph. Usually ya can just unload the saws and sit em on the ground by the dying tree and it simply gives up and falls itself.

 

[JakeCT]

Thanks for the info guys. So let's forget about moving large logs. Let's also only think about Kubotas since I am most familiar with them... just to get an idea on the size of tractor I need, then I can compare my ideal tractor to similar tractors of other brands.

I think a small B series would make sense for more ground clearance in my woods. I've always heard that the B2620 is the sweet spot B series tractor, but now realizing it is probably more than I will ever need. So how about the B2320?

Why might someone want the narrow B2320 vs the regular, or vice-versa? Is is mostly about getting through tight areas?

 

[E3A]

Why might someone want the narrow B2320 vs the regular, or vice-versa? Is is mostly about getting through tight areas?

I would imagine. They use this picture in their advertising materials for the narrow

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the info guys. So let's forget about moving large logs. Let's also only think about Kubotas since I am most familiar with them... just to get an idea on the size of tractor I need, then I can compare my ideal tractor to similar tractors of other brands.

I think a small B series would make sense for more ground clearance in my woods. I've always heard that the B2620 is the sweet spot B series tractor, but now realizing it is probably more than I will ever need. So how about the B2320?

Why might someone want the narrow B2320 vs the regular, or vice-versa? Is is mostly about getting through tight areas?

I'm sure you'll enjoy the B series regardless of which model you get.

To decide between the 2620 versus 2320. If you were buying a new car or truck, would you get the small engine or go for the bigger engine?? Use that same mentality in deciding which tractor to get. Only other thing to consider would be if the 26 offers features the 23 doesn't. Features I look for most are "position control 3pt", "extendable 3pt arms".

As to the narrow models. They are mostly used in Orchard situations. If you land is flat, then it's something you might consider. Otherwise I would avoid a narrow model for fear of tipping it over on a steep slope.