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You don't need to tell me about tractor weight getting things done, my 3215 weighs in at 5000+lbs, my 7520 weighs in at over 12,000lbs. I have these tractors ballasted to get the absolute maximum performance possible out of them for my working conditions. But I don't have those tractors with the smaller HP engines that were available in each of their frame sizes either. I wanted a certain size tractor, I got that tractor with the most HP available at the time and I then ballasted to be able to get the maximum performance out of each machine that was possible.

So, do you feel that 12hp tractor made full use of that 4000lbs? If the tractor would have had 40hp, how much more work could it have done in an 8 hour day? I'm not saying that this stuff can't be done with a smaller HP unit like what you use to have, and if you have all the time in the world then I guess that is fine. But there is a reason for the larger HP tractors and one of the reasons that it is so often recommended even here on TBN, get the most HP in the frame size that you are getting.

My personal opinion is that the OP has too small of a tractor for what he needs to do and get it done in what I consider a reasonable amount of time. I hope that I am wrong for his sake. What he got is all that he could afford and that's fine. At least he got something that should not run out of power for him.

Everyone operates differently, some just poke along and get stuff done at a slow even rate. Other people need to get things done at a faster rate for various reasons, so they need something with a little more power than the guy that can take his time.

Just my :2cents:

This raises a good point Mtn. Speed of work with a tractor is like speed of work with a larger welder. The 4000 lb 12 hp tractors were faster than a horse so for comparison sake, that's all people had to compare back then. This is the op's first tractor. He's going to be tickled pink because basically…he never had one so there is nothing to compare to. Whether you or anyone else thinks he's plodding along but he thinks "this is the cat's meow" becomes only pertinent to the op's experience. I hope he simply has a **** of a time on his new tractor.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I hope he simply has a **** of a time on his new tractor.

I know he will. It's a heck of a first tractor and a heck a machine at any speed.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I agree, the OP will be a HAPPY CAMPER for quite some time. He purchased a great first tractor. :thumbsup:-

 

[DavesTractor]

It's all a matter of perspective. I tell folks that if their current equipment is a shovel and wheelbarrow, then our very smallest tractor will be way faster and a joy to own. But a couple years later when they are quite proficient at operating the new tractor, folks will sometimes trade in the smaller machine for one a couple sizes larger. It is not that the small tractor got slower over a couple of years, it is that their perspective changed.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

It's all a matter of perspective. I tell folks that if their current equipment is a shovel and wheelbarrow, then our very smallest tractor will be way faster and a joy to own. But a couple years later when they are quite proficient at operating the new tractor, folks will sometimes trade in the smaller machine for one a couple sizes larger. It is not that the small tractor got slower over a couple of years, it is that their perspective changed.

This is seen here on TBN all the time. Someone ends up getting 2-3 tractors in just a few years time, almost always upgrading each time.

 

[DavesTractor]

This is seen here on TBN all the time. Someone ends up getting 2-3 tractors in just a few years time, almost always upgrading each time.

A tractor for every implement should be the goal. That is the next step in the process.....better than a quick hitch for sure!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

A tractor for every implement should be the goal. That is the next step in the process.....better than a quick hitch for sure!

No, not that they had 3 tractors in the yard, just that they had to keep changing what tractor that they had due to, well, whatever reason. :confused2:

 

[DavesTractor]

No, not that they had 3 tractors in the yard, just that they had to keep changing what tractor that they had due to, well, whatever reason. :confused2:

I understand what you are saying, I'm just taking it to the next level! Like some guys have a dozer for pushing dirt, a trencher for trenching, a dedicated backhoe for digging, a big tractor for big tasks, a smaller tractor for smaller tasks. You get the idea. :dance1:

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I understand what you are saying, I'm just taking it to the next level! Like some guys have a dozer for pushing dirt, a trencher for trenching, a dedicated backhoe for digging, a big tractor for big tasks, a smaller tractor for smaller tasks. You get the idea. :dance1:

Are you accusing me of hording, being, well whatever. You know, maybe we should stop here. :laughing: You know though, I sure would like to have a 16x16 power shuttle connected to a 100hp, well lets call it an 10060 cab PST built by Mahindra. :cool2:

 

[DavesTractor]

Brian, I suppose you might think I was speaking about you. I didn't really name names or anything.....

I'm almost as bad. Mini-excavator for digging, track loader for bucket work, orchard tractor for mowing, trencher for trenching, chipper for chipping. Being in the equipment business suites me well! But for most folks, a "one tractor does it all" is the way to go.

 

[wolftree]

I know a farmer with fairly large acreage who has a tractor devoted to almost every implement. For those who can achieve that, there are benefits.

 

[streamin]

I think 2 tractors is best or one backhoe and one tractor. There is always the stuck factor, pull one out with the other...

 

[2manyrocks]

The OP's situation doesn't appear to require 2 tractors, but there are certain harvesting situations where you'd better have either a very reliable tractor or have a backup. The disadvantage of multiple tractors is the ongoing maintenance of multiple machines.

It will be interesting to hear out his purchase works out. I understand needing/wanting a bigger unit, but when there's a budget limitation, you have to stay within your budget.

 

[JimnAZ]

That's it everyone! I'm canceling my order and buying this:

 

[JimnAZ]

Well tomorrow is the day. Hopefully it will be delivered without a snag.
Anyone by chance have an electronic version of the manual? Would love to hit the ground running

 

[MtnViewRanch]

That's it everyone! I'm canceling my order and buying this:
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And we thought that you were on a tight budget.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I ordered a service manual from the dealer for mine. They told me that they couldn't get one on CD only a paper bound version. Apparently there's a backlog or some other problem with the CD version.

That's ok with me. If I have to use it, I want to be able to read the book next to/under the tractor and not have to worry about where my computer is.

BTW, the paper version of the service manual is $130.

I wish I could see your face when your new toy comes !

 

[JimnAZ]

Is the service manual the same as the owners manual? Right now I just want to know how to operate the darn thing.
I don't understand why they cannot have tractor delivery tracking like they do with Santa on Christmas Eve!
Hey Brian - payments baby!

 

[oldpilgrim]

no, the 'owners' manual' is actually an' operator's manual'. It tells you how to drive, what the levers do, where and how often to lube, etc.

you should get one for the tractor, one for the FEL and one for the BH.

The service manual tells you how to fix things, I hope. I haven't gotten it yet.

 

[JimnAZ]

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present to you our new baby:


Now I gotta go and play with it :cool2: