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does a utility tractor need to pull a 6 or 7 foot tandem disk or a 6 foot bush hog? I have no experience with anything under 100 hp, and I need to get a food plot tractor for my little place on the Yalobusha. I have a 5 acre duck hole that needs to be broken and planted once a year, another 4 or 5 acres of food plots, and about 5 acres to be bush hogged a few times a year. How much tractor would be enough? Do I need mfwd or is two wheel drive enough?
We have a 2wd Kubota M4030SU, which is a 50 hp tractor and we have a wide variety of 6-7 ft attachments that it pulls just fine! Actually perfect for food plots and such. We were running water in the tires, but have drained them now and it still pulls fine.
A 2WD drive with 40-45HP will do the job, based on personal experience.
Thats the same tractor I have and it does good....I pull a 8 ft. disk and a 6 ft. bush hog. It also handles a three bottom plow good also.Quote:
Originally Posted by ducker
Lookin at these two. Ford is 60 hp and 1000lbs heavier, but is 20 years old. Kubota is 2004 model 54 hp. It is lighter and smaller. Both are about the same price. I know nothing about Kubota but have heard good things about them. Which do you think?Attachment 237720Attachment 237721 Hahaha... I used to fuss at Daddy for buying good used equipment. He never bought new. Now that he is gone and I am spending the money, used looks mighty fine!!!!
if you can afford the 4 wheel drive get it. I've had both and you wont regret getting the 4wd
The Kubota.....I bought mine new in 1990 and have had no problems. You really dont need four wheel drive unless your going to put a front end loader on it.
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Kubota. I have a neighbor that can tear up a steel marble, but not his Kubota. I have two of them in the barn 20 + years old and still going strong. I learned my lesson about two wheel drives before I got these, both 4wd now.
I have a heavy 6 ft disk and the 35 hp 4wd will pull the blades off it.. It'll work in 2wd, just not as good and I've seen many times it was great to hit that 4wd lever.. You can get in some loose dirt and hit that 4wd and its like hitting a passing gear... Git it..
I'd def go with the kubota
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Go orange, 50 hp is pleanty.
Am thinking about getting a tractor for reworking my yard...going to move several loads of dirt.. Leveling, and filling in. Thinking about buying a new one using it maybe a year, then reselling...how small a Kubota can I run a bucket, and box blade with
I would do just opposite. Buy a year old and let someone else take that initial depreciation hit. If you're a good haggler, you might could resell and not lose anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
I would just hire someone to do it and be done with it. Would be a lot cheaper and quicker. I got a phone number if you need it.
You can get a small compact tractor with 4wd and front end loader that will do what you want. That being said, the cost can be almost as much as larger tractors. Throw in a few implements and you've got a fairly large investment for short term use. To me the only way to justify the expense is if you have long term plans for it. Like G said, it'd be much less expensive to hire it done for only a job or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
Kubota if that's the choice. Keep looking around. The same horsepower with 4wd is twice the tractor. The little mahindra's are great too.
My 55 hp John Deere can do all of the above and more. Have heard nothing but good things from Kubota also. I wouldn't consider buying anything without 4wd and a front loader. Think about where you going with it. Duck hole=mud bog = stuck tractor. Front loaders can assist in raising deer stands and all other types of projects. Pallet forks on the front end can make moving logs and brush piles simple. I often am by myself when working and find the front loader my most valuable tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannafish
Well, finally pulled the trigger on a little Kubota. M5400, 58 hp. Only 1000 hours. Attachment 239227
Thats a good one....you will love it.
1,000 hrs? Ain't even broke in yet! Good buy....Congratulations!
That's what I thought, Army!Quote:
Originally Posted by armyman
Now I guess I have to get moving on the shop/barn decision........
That's a fine tractor!!!
That's a good one, 1000 hours is nothing, not even broke in good.