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Thread: Yard tractors
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02-28-2016, 11:54 PM #1
Yard tractors
Ok here's a question, as most know I've spent 40 years gone all the time around the world drilling holes in the ground, since retirement I have started a garden and now want to maintain my own yard. So here's the topic so that you guys in the know can give opinions.(no glen I don't have a homestead so I don't need a big one!)
yard tractors, I've narrowed it down to 3 I like
all in 24-26 hp with hydrostatic drive
John Deere
Cub Cadet
Husquavarna
Ok let me hear your thoughts, I have decided against zero turn stick steers in favor of the tractor type, it will be a mule fire other things also, i.e. Dump bed, lawn sweeper, etc. and from the info I,m getting on hilly applications the stick steer isn't as stable. Oh and I will be mowing 3/4 acre, so let the ideas come back in, I,m open to all those who have been mowing their yard, thus us new to me. Tc“ I,m getting the impression that everyone thinks I have TIME to fix their bikesâ€
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02-29-2016, 12:53 AM #2
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A small Deere E 1-2 Family , Kubota BX, Mahindra Emax etc:
Trust me here TC if possible you REALLY want a 3pt hitch a Cat 1 as it will fit the most implements
A deck mower is easiest for you
And get a FEL you will use it, you really will
The smaller sub-compacts are not hugely more expensive then a good Lawn Tractor and are WAY WAY more capable
Now to be honest my Kubota is to big for the lawn and I use a ZeroTurn, it chopped the cutting time in half compared to the old lawn tractor and I have yet to shift it into high hehehehe I cut about 1.5 -2 acres of grassLast edited by gssixgun; 02-29-2016 at 01:02 AM.
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02-29-2016, 01:55 AM #3
I agree with Glen. Front end loader is a must. I've had a JD 1025R for a few years and it's been a big help. The mower deck and snow blower round it out usefully.
Chrisl
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02-29-2016, 02:05 AM #4
Ok what's an FEL? I guess buying something that has other capabilities would be a good suggestion, although not sure what I'd do with a front loader, but maybe I could expend the scope of my yard! Tc
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02-29-2016, 03:42 AM #5
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02-29-2016, 03:53 AM #6
Point in favor of a FEL! Thanks guys. Tc
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02-29-2016, 03:55 AM #7
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02-29-2016, 03:58 AM #8
AMEN Glen !!!!
Is it over there or over yonder?
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02-29-2016, 03:59 AM #9
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02-29-2016, 07:37 AM #10
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