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My wife and I are buying 85 acres, with 30 of it open, the rest in hardwoods and ponds. The current owner leases the 30 acres to a local farmer, who plans corn, beans, etc. My wife and I plan to "hobby" farm for now, growing hay, fruit trees and wine grapes. At the same time, we need to maintain a drive, remove brush, and "improve" some of the landscape around the house we're building, thin trees, etc. We don't plan on cutting and baling the hay ourselves, but I'd like to be able to run a small square baler if we decided to give it a try. I also don't plan to use the tractor for work that is better accomplished with a full-size backhoe.
Anyone with similar tasks that can offer advice based on experience? Though I like saving money as much as the next guy, my "free" time is limited, so I prefer to buy a new or slightly used tractor that won't become a maintenance nightmare.
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Replies 12 Post by Jonathan

Greg,<br>I assume you're talking finish mowing. I mow up a pretty steep hill w/ my 4200 hydro w/ 60

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Replies 7 Post by Shawn in OK

Couldn't have said it better myself Norman. Seems to me LEE should be the one<br>visiting his local high school,& take the

Then, then sign up for the Army to learn a little respect & a few manners..
OK LEE, Lets lets show all the boys & girls how to be grown-ups...Follow along.
Casey,
You didn't mention the make or model of your compact, nor did you mention how many
hours have been spun on the meter. If your compact has quite a few hours on the meter,and you continue to see smoke
after initial start-up, you may consider having a tune-up. Secondly, try premium Diesel if it is available in your area.
Hopefully you haven't been using the "cheap" fuel, that is available at certain stations.
This cheap fuel will cost you more in the long run, and IMHO tends to smoke/smell more. Even if a PROP Conversion kit for a diesel existed,
I could not imagine spending the money for what it would probably cost. Roger mentioned an inexpensive,do it yourself idea for very little $.
Its worth a try..
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Replies 24 Post by MichaelSnyder

One way I was thinking of trying is: get one of those little drill powered pumps (I think Northern carries them) and use it with my cordless DeWalt drill. I think that those pumps in/out ports are sized to use most any 1/2

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Replies 14 Post by Keith Boyd

I have around 2.5- 3 acres to mow,( like to use a large finishing mower) as well I would like to use a tiller, and maybe do landscaping with a loader. Which one of the Boomer series do you think would work best for this situation. I am new to the tractors, but I like what people are saying. What options do you think I would benefit from? <br>Thanks for all your help,<br>Keith

What size NH Boomer Do I Need
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Replies 5 Post by Keith

Am looking for a new tractor to keep 4 acres of pasture cut and to do small jobs such as snow plowing and post hole digging. I talked with a JD dealer about what is available and he recommended the JD790 as a good buy (30 hp, good solid tractor). Am wondering what a JD790 should cost. He quoted $11,500 and said it had continuous live PTO with two stage clutch. It sounds like a two wheel drive price but I did not think they made a JD790 in 2WD with a two stage clutch (thought that only came on the 4WD). Would like to know if this is a good price for a 2WD and what a 4WD costs as well.

Price on JD790
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Replies 2 Post by Greg B.

The product you describe has been out for several years, and recently seems to be available under several different names. We have used it with great success, especially in tractors doing rotary cutter work in areas with locusts and haw apples. No flats from thorn punctures...as in zero, nada, none. Available in our area at TSC(Tractor Supply) in GALLONS for about $20, plus $10 for the plastic pump.

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Replies 3 Post by wayne

After I got my new Kioti, I could get my wife to drive it some. I was never successful with the old Allis I had before. From everything I've read in the past, is that women really like a hydro as it is more intuitative (

One point. If money is an issue, you might want to consider 2nd hand. While still expensive, I've seen relatively cheap prices on some later model Fords. Don't expect too much of a discount from "new" for late model Kubota's, Deeres and the like, though.
When my wife agreed on the tractor - I moved quick! She has seen the results a modern compact will provide and I don't think she'd balk at an attachment expense now. 'Didn't say a word when I drove in with the box blade in the back of the truck.
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Replies 12 Post by Lee

I got one last fall and am happy with it. It's only got 69 hours now, as I didn't use it during the winter to plow snow, etc ('got it to clear land). I've done alot of loader and box blade work with it and it has performed extremely well. The gearing is well matched for a broad selection of speeds and the shuttle shift makes direction changing work almost as easy as if you had a hydro tranny. The tractor always starts well and easy. During the winter, I started it once a week to keep the battery up. Even at 0 degrees, it would fire up easily in an unheated shed. <br>To satisify yourself, get some references. I made the dealer give me some and no one came back negative. For that matter, I've never have heard anything bad about from any past or present owners (being one, I know why :-). You can find out more from the manufacturer, Daedong. They are a ag. manufacturer in S. Korea since the 1940's. Started into the tractor business in the '60's w/USA being an expansion. Their site has specs. on the tractor and engine. You have to dig a bit to find the engine specs (detail - tourque/hp curves, etc) as it is also sold as a separate product by them too.<br>BTW - Successful Farm picked their recently introduced bigger (35 hp) model as an editor pick at a recent ag. expo. Check out their site for the article. From what I can figure, the 35 hp is a LK3054 w/a bigger engine.<br>Lee

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Replies 8 Post by Lee

I don't know your machine, but my experience with a JD755 (20 hp, HST) is that the mower uses a lot of hp. I would just use a low range, because if you loose too much engine speed and therefore mower blade speed you will be going back over it anyway. As far as the guide wheels, they should not be rolling/dragging along the ground but, in fact, as you have them just above. Take a look at these wheels - they are not made for continuous ground contact/rolling. If there is a high point on the ground, the wheel(s) will engage and push the deck up to minimize scalping.

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Replies 2 Post by Norm

Stan,<br>I too am from NE PA, near Shickshinny. A post from Shickshinny is as rare as a hen's tooth. I began plowing my 700 ft. drive in the early seventies (8N, chains, & backblade) and have found that on my rough drive it is easier on the equipment to plow while going forward...when you hook up on a rock you usually bounce the plow over it. When you hook up going backwards you usually hook up!!! and boiinngg do some damage. My backblade would do well as part of a smiley face. Even when I have angled the blade to lean far into the snow, forward, for me, is better in the rough. On my Dad's paved drive direction matters little.

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Replies 4 Post by Vince

Drop the bucket to the ground and apply a little pressure to lift some weight off of the front wheels. Then, release the latches (one on each side) by lifting up slightly and then pulling out to the stop. Now, with the latches disengaged,

JD755 with JD70 front end loader
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Replies 3 Post by Norm

I'm looking at a used (1995) JD 445 with the 60

Price Check on used JD 445 Garden Tractor
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Replies 2 Post by Mike Koranda

<br>i purchased a 98 model 1920 4x4 ,shuttle shift, w loader w 100hrs the tractor was 13000.00, loader 2000.00 heavy box blade 400 total 15400.00. i looked at the 4500 of jd and kubotas 3410 and the 1920 just seemed heaiver built. im a building contractor and all the plastic and fiberglass on the other models just didnt seem up to everyday use. test drove all three and the 33hp new holland seemed to be the better tractor. the loader comes off after disconecting 4 hyd. lines and no bolts in about 3min. and is still a tight fitting loader. ive owned a yanmar,rented a kubota(week rentals) and both tractors were dependable, but i couldnt justify the extra costs of these units. i read this board for about 6 months before i made my decision, one thing you will find is that a lot of people are color blind so take everything with a grain of salt. drive um all and decide whats best for you. good luck

1920 Price check - used
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Replies 2 Post by kevin

I was looking at some JD 4600 and 5210 tractors and dropped in on the CaseIH dealer. He had a 7360 with a 485 loader. I was impressed with this tractor, even though it was a little shy on the HP at 36HP. I was given a price of 21500.00, but not sure if this is a good price or not. JD pricing for the 4600 43HP was 21000.00, and the 5210 53HP was 24000.00 but none of these 2 tractors had a front end loader. Anyone out there in the know about the 7360?

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Replies 4 Post by A.J. Wodack

I bought a 770 mfwd in 1994 with a loader, mid mount mower and 513 rotory cutter for $18000. I know the backhoes are expensive, but I'm not sure how much. But I love the 770 it does everything I want and more on our 140 acre lot. Hope this helps a little.

Used JD 770 vs Kubota 2710
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Replies 3 Post by Randy

<br>If the bolts are screwed into the exhaust manifold I'd heat them red hot. I've removed alot of them that way. It is much better than breaking them off.

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Replies 3 Post by lsheaffer

I can supply you with a tooth bar with replaceable points 5'- $250. Bars bolt on with 2 bolts & are made to fit the width & thickness of your loader. For info feel free to contact me at sheaftractor@coiinc.com

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Replies 9 Post by lsheaffer

New Tractor dealer website: www.hawkensenequipment.com<br>check us out.

new website
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Replies 1 Post by Steve

check out www.hawkensenequipment.com<br>handle both Deere and Kubota

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Replies 6 Post by steve