Tractor Thoughts?

[dclifton]

Your feelings are noted and I think I am just going to save the time and go bigger

Thanks for all of the insight

Good idea. IF you only have one tractor i dont think you will ever say i whish i bought a smaller one. We have 8 tractors and somedays thats not enough.

[dallred]

I had a New Holland TC40 4x4 on 20 acres of trees, hills, and sand. Handled everything I put it through. That is the smallest I would recommend if you can afford the additional cost. If the 29hp is a great deal, give it a try. They seem to hold their value if taken care of. You can't beat a New Holland.

[Ag 96]

I bought the New Holland Workmaster 55 last year. For me, it has enough HP while still being light enough to trailer with my Tundra.

http://agriculture.newholland.com/us/en/Products/Agricultural-Tractors/Workmaster/Pages/Products_overview.aspx?nhpid=Workmaster%2045-75%20Engine%20HP

My suggestion is to get a FEL and 4x4. The 4x4 really doesn't do you much good in the mud. However, these newer tractors are much, much lighter than tractors from the 90s. As a result, you need the 4X4 to get that power to the ground without spinning.

[AndyRealtree]

Always get a size or 2 bigger than you think you need and always get one with a bucket.. Learned the hard way.. Haha

[kcmarullo]

I have the kubota 5100 its a very good little tractor but wish I would have gotten the 75 hp instead I have 31 acres that I take care of with a 6' mower it works great

[Saltgrass Mikerr]

I love a good Tractor thread

[30-30]

I do some work for a rancher and he has me running a New Holland. I believe it is a 35 horse. Cool little tractor that's easy to drive and operate. When mowing or scraping though, it seems you do have to run it at a significantly higher rpm than my Dad's 40 horse Deere. Like others have said, bigger is better. I figure a 40-50 horse would be perfect for a 200 acre place.

[Darton]

I really appreciate all of the info!

[bobc]

Might also consider a BobCat. Strong, versatile, and there are implements for anything under the sun. And, with the shredder attachment up front, they are more safe. I had a friend hit a stump on a tractor. Bounced off the seat and fell under the trailing shredder.

[bboswell]

Might also consider a BobCat. Strong, versatile, and there are implements for anything under the sun. And, with the shredder attachment up front, they are more safe. I had a friend hit a stump on a tractor. Bounced off the seat and fell under the trailing shredder.

The specialized implements cost a fortune and the short wheel base will have you beat to death.

[poisonivie]

I bought a 65 hp New Holland new in 2008. Its been great. Not one problem with it. Its really big enough but I wish I had gotten 4wd.

[Stan R]

Love my tractor It does a lot of work

[Darton]

Love my tractor It does a lot of work

I really like your tractor too