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Okay--speaking of utility machines... I grew up on a piece of land roughly the same size as I own now (12 acres or so). My Dad had an old Ford Jubilee that I used to mow the fields every few weeks or so. Now... what makes the newer tractors better? Did the old jubilee have a live PTO? If not, exactly what *is* a live PTO? His Jubilee has (I think) 35 HP, but I've been told the new 18 hp Deere/New Holland/Kubota would have much more power than the old jubilee.

I do like the idea of going with a smaller tractor for now--especially if I need to stay with newer models due to price constraints. It was mentioned above that I would go nuts trying to find attachments for less than 30 hp. I've browsed all over the web, and it seems the biggest hindrance is *size* of attachments. For instance, a 36" tiller is good fo 15-30 hp, but a 72" needs 35 hp minimum. A 72 inch will obviously do a lot more work quicker, but the smaller one will still do the same work--just not as fast. Same with finishing mowers, bush hogs, concrete mixers, and the whole array of attachments--they seem to be made for lower HP tractors--they're just smaller than the attachments you can use on a mid or full-sized tractor. Is this a correct assumption on my part, or are there attachments you simply *cannot* use with a smaller tractor?

I would like to reiterate once again my thanks for all the patience and input from everyone in this thread. Due to your input I've probably saved weeks of research just to get to the point of understanding I'm at now, and questions have been raised that I likely would never have though to ask.

Tractor selection assistance
John Deere Tractors
Replies 33 Post by Jonathan

I am a homeowner with a little over 12 acres of land--mostly wooded. I'm wanting to buy a tractor for things such as mowing (finish mower), light grading, yard mainteneance, etc., and would like to find a tractor with a front end loader to suit my needs. I intend to purchase another 45 acres in the near future, and plan to use the tractor to landscape various areas of the property. What type and size of tractor would most likely suit my needs? I want enough power, but at the same time don't want to spend the money for *too* much tractor. Thanks!

Need some tractor selection help
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Jonathan

Thanks for the tips, Jason and Greg. I looked at (and tested) the Deere 4000 and leftover<br>55 series earlier in the week, and then the larger Kubota L's today. If faced<br>with a choice between Kubota and the Deere 55 or 70 series last year, my <br>choice would be easier. Deere appears to have narrowed the technology gap<br>with the 4000 series. I won't get into the Deere/Kubota debate, but do y'all<br>think a tractor with only 28-30 PTO horsepower (i.e. the 4300/4400 or 3410/3710)<br>would be too little? I don't want to be in the market again in another year or two. <br>Still, the price difference between a 4300 and 4600 (or 3410 and 4310) is significant, especially<br>on the Kubota. (I think the dealer in town is pricing at

drawbacks of buying from an out-of-town dealer and then calling on the in-town dealer
for service? I wouldn't do it for a $500 difference, but $1,000-2,000 makes me
think about it.
"> Should I buy a large compact
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 12 Post by Jonathan

When I first saw a NH 1520 engine, it looked rather old. <br>Then a saw a TC series, and it looked more modern. A friend told me the <br>NH was pretty on the outside, but the insides had not been modernized in <br>years. This last week I've read a few posts about Boomer engines smoking when<br>they're first turned on. Are NH's insides as modern and good as the <br>outside looks? Can someone shed some light? Thanks.

Who Makes Boomer Engines and are They Good
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jonathan

Turf tires and R4's can fill up with mud, since the gap between<br>the tread is so close. An AG tire is designed to drop mud, with <br>large gaps and agressive tread angles, enabling much better traction <br>in mud, soft dirt, etc. Turf tires filled with mud will simply spin. <br>I had this wonderful experience with a skid steer in mud. Not the same <br>class of machine or tires, but I learned my lesson. For soft ground <br>you'll be much happier with the performance of AG tires. <br>For grass, much happier with turf tires.

Industrial Tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Jonathan