Tractor Selection?

[milligjg]

Here's a couple for you Art if you want to drive a little?

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/grd/5937142369.html

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/grd/5954447255.html

[milligjg]

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/grd/5944398372.html

[milligjg]

This one would gitter done for ya!

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/grd/5928891183.html

[artcarney_agr]

Man if that Boomer 24 would do what I need it to, I'd be all over that! The backhoe attached is one heck of a bonus!!!

You guys think it's light on horsepower for a 4 ft bushhog?

New Holland Boomer 24
Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Engine (gross): 24 hp
PTO (claimed): 16.7 hp
Rear PTO: independent
Clutch: electro-hydraulic
Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)
Mid PTO: independent
Mid RPM: 2000
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at ends): 1433 lbs [650 kg]
Rear Arms: fixed link ends
Weight: 1832 lbs
Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: mechanical rear
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: mechanical wet disc
Cab: Two-post foldable ROPS.
Hydraulics Type: open center
Valves: 1*
Pump flow: 6.7 gpm [25.4 lpm]
Total flow: 9.6 gpm [36.3 lpm]
Steering flow: 2.9 gpm [11.0 lpm]

[milligjg]

Rule of thumb on a rotary cutter (bush hog) is 1' per 5 hp. 20 hp tractor 4 ft bush hog, 25 hp = 5', etc

[artcarney_agr]

Rule of thumb on a rotary cutter (bush hog) is 1' per 5 hp. 20 hp tractor 4 ft bush hog, 25 hp = 5', etc

Is that based on gross engine hp or PTO hp?

[artcarney_agr]

That Boomer 24 is a scam. Same ad is posted in Tuscaloosa with a different number

[grout-scout]

My 1710 is roughly the same hp as the new holland scam above, I assure you that it has enough power to kill you with a 4' brush hog.

[MIKER2702]

I have had the bx model great tractor for homeowner + alittle more.
However ground clearance is minimum and weight is lacking.
With that many acres of pasture minimum I would go with is a L series
Kubota.
I have a b series now and it does pretty well. bush hogging is not one of
those however. again does ok but that many acres it will take some time.
Look for older non emissions models if possible.

[Chief Paduke]

I have had the bx model great tractor for homeowner + alittle more.
However ground clearance is minimum and weight is lacking.
With that many acres of pasture minimum I would go with is a L series
Kubota.
I have a b series now and it does pretty well. bush hogging is not one of
those however. again does ok but that many acres it will take some time.
Look for older non emissions models if possible.

Please expound on the pluses and minuses of the B Series. I have been considering a B7800, 4X4, 30 hp, with only 46 hours. I have 7 1/2 acres and am thinking of adding another 7 1/2. Probably 10 or 11 acres would be bushhogged a few times a year. I would use a blade or box blade to maintain a couple of hundred yards of driveway. Also, I am retired, so I have time on my hands.

[MIKER2702]

since your in ky barlows is the place.
me and my neighbor have both bought from them
saving a lot over our local dealer who is a complete idiot.
no high pressure sales at all. check tractorbynet for opinions
on barlows.

[artcarney_agr]

since your in ky barlows is the place.
me and my neighbor have both bought from them
saving a lot over our local dealer who is a complete idiot.
no high pressure sales at all. check tractorbynet for opinions
on barlows.

Was going to check with CFI in Calvert, know anything about them?

[artcarney_agr]

Please expound on the pluses and minuses of the B Series. I have been considering a B7800, 4X4, 30 hp, with only 46 hours. I have 7 1/2 acres and am thinking of adding another 7 1/2. Probably 10 or 11 acres would be bushhogged a few times a year. I would use a blade or box blade to maintain a couple of hundred yards of driveway. Also, I am retired, so I have time on my hands.

Man, he may be on to something with the B vs L thing. I'm checking into seeing what an L2501 HST would cost, on paper it seems to closely rival the B7800. What's weird is that the L2501 HST engine has a bigger displacement but fewer gross hp.

L2501 - 1.6L 3-cylinder
Engine (gross): 24.8 hp [18.5 kW]
Engine (net): 23.9 hp [17.8 kW]
Gear PTO (claimed): 20.5 hp [15.3 kW]
Hydro PTO (claimed): 19 hp [14.2 kW]


B7800 - 1.5L 4-cylinder
Engine: 30 hp [22.4 kW]
PTO (claimed): 22 hp [16.4 kW]


Check this out:
http://www.schaeperkoetter.com/new_v...1=502447&go=Go

[mn_bowhunter]

Either way, you'll have to rent a trailer to purchase and bring home if they are private party correct? Otherwise if they're at a dealer they should offer delivery.

How big of a disc would you plan to use? There's no replacement for displacement as they say - and depending on the size of the disc you want all the torque you can get. The older tractors are very easy to work on because there is so much room to maneuver - newer stuff is just like newer cars. A little harder to work on.

The JD with turf tires on the rear is easier on the lawn, but wont' plow for crap if you get much snow IMO. At least it has 4x4, but still won't be the best for that IMO.

Do you have many hills? If so, take into consideration if the tractor free-wheels or not (when looking at older tractors). As far as having a single stick for bucket vs. a dual - just depends on how often you'll be using the bucket. One is more convenient, but both get the job done.

If you ever have any farm auctions around you, I'd check those out and see what their inventory is going to be.

[artcarney_agr]

How big of a disc would you plan to use?

I have a 6 ft pull behind, old school type with concrete blocks weighing it down. I've pulled it behind a Ford 1510 without any issues, that's about all I've got to compare to, the 1510 was a 22 hp and weighed close to 3,000 lbs so when I look at these Kubotas weighing half that it makes me skeptical that they can do the job, especially if I want to add a small 2 bottom plow at some point.

[mn_bowhunter]

If you plan to add a plow - I'd rule out the Kubota for sure. The JD with turf tires might just slip depending on terrain and depth of the plow setting too. Those turf tires don't give you any traction. They will work fine for the disc though.

That type of old disc where you pull the pin and it v's forward to cut, just about any tractor could pull that, even the Kubota most likely.

[artcarney_agr]

That type of old disc where you pull the pin and it v's forward to cut, just about any tractor could pull that, even the Kubota most likely.

That's exactly what I've got.

[Allsup]

Case IH, Mostly do to weight and size

[Crankinstick]

That Boomer 24 is a scam. Same ad is posted in Tuscaloosa with a different number

We have many of these ads in Indiana. J D 2008 with loader n backhoe with n 198 hours for $2800. I would have 4000 J D's at these prices. I have checked out some of these and they are mostly in WI, Mn, or texas etc. and they all have a G-mail addy. Mostly seem to be advertised by someone with a female name . I am sure the location is changed for different states.

[artcarney_agr]

Case IH, Mostly do to weight and size

What about this one as an alternate option?



JOHN DEERE 2240 WITH LIKE NEW WOODS LOADER, 50HP NICE LITTLE TRACTOR. REDUCED TO $9800.00