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I like the idea about buying a metal barn and leasing it for 5 years, for better write-off. What companies have you seen, and can they get them to look like a nice horse barn on the outside? We will be using ours as a second garage/storage, but I wanted it to look different than your typical suburban shed.

Building new pole barn
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 21 Post by chrisscholz

I was told the Massey does not have a float position on the 3pt hitch. Would this be a pain for box blading, tilling, or running a posthole digger?

price on 2005 gc2300
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 7 Post by chrisscholz

Looking at massey GC2300 and like all the features. But I read on internet, it does not have a float position for 3pt hitch. Is this true of most subcompacts? Would this make it a pain for using a box blade, or tiller, or posthole digger?

float position on 3pt hitch
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by chrisscholz

Looking at new subcompacts, and see massey gc2300 with FEL/60"MMM is $12900 and JD 2210 with same equip is $13500. I saw that the Massey may not have a float feature on the 3pt. Is this a bad deal for blading, or post-hole digger? Does JD have 3pt float position? I seem to like everything else about the massey.

jd 2210 vs massey gc 2300
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by chrisscholz

I thought about outdoor wood furnaces, but work too many hours to be cutting firewood.

What about the on-demand electric water heater idea? Never heard of these for in-floor heat. Wouldn't a simple gas or electric water heater be better? What is the advantage? I do want to keep my utilities low. I am still leaning towards radiant floor heating in part of the shop's floor. I assume with decent insulation that this radiant heat would help the entire shop stay 50-60 degrees.

heating the shop-radiant floor vs infrared above
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 12 Post by chrisscholz

Looking at 2005 Cub 7532, hydrostatic, 4wd at about $13k. Anyone own one? What was this model previously in the late 1990's? Seems like a great value compared to the competitors. The only downside is for mowing, I would have to use a rear finishing mower. Would this 32hp tractor run a 84" finishing mower, or should I stick to a 72"? I have 4 to 5 acres to mow, grade road, dig post-holes, move snow and do landscaping. Seriously thought about buying a 5234 with 60"mmm but not sure if that is the best buy in the long run. Sure would be a lot cheaper, and I like the hydro pedals on the 5234 vs. rocker pedal on 7532. Any thoughts?<br>
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2005 cub cadet 7532 and 5234
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by chrisscholz

Regarding the 5234, how fast can you mow in a straight line, on dry grass? Do you ever wish it could go faster, or have more power? How easy is it to remove the MMM, and how long does it take? I need to buy a tractor that can run a 48" post hole digger and I think this model will raise the 3 pt high enough to make this work. Did you test drive the JD 2210 or massey ferg 2300? How much did you pay for the tractor with the 60" MMM? I really like the Cubs, and am seriously thinking about the 5234.

6284 vs 5234
Cub Cadet
Replies 9 Post by chrisscholz

Anyone own a tc26 or farmall (case IH) dx26? What price range are these compacts in? I don't think you can equip this size with a 72" MMM. (But you can't with the cub also). We have 3-4 acres to mow, and I am not sure if the 72" MMM is that much more time efficient than the 60", especially if your smaller tractor can turn sharper, and leave less dents in the yard.

tc29 versus competitors
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by chrisscholz

I need a compact to mow 3-4 acres, and do snow removal and landscaping. Looking at prices, I have been very impressed with the cub cadet 6284 with 28hp cat engine and tight turning radius. Seems $3000 less than jd4115 or NHtc29. Has anyone else compared the cub cadet? Very few people know anything about the 6284 (was called 7284 last year).

jd 4115 vs cub cadet 6284
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by chrisscholz

Anyone own a subcompact such as the st25 by agco allis? Seems like a good competitor to all the other subcompacts.

agco allis st25
Antique Tractors
Replies 3 Post by chrisscholz

Bigpete, What did you like about the 2210? How fast can you mow in a straight line? Do you think the 3 pt goes high enough to run a post hole digger? Does the 2210 have a nice turning radius?

JD also makes a front mount mower called the 1435 with 24ph diesel, 62" rear discharge deck. I see these used machines for around $8000. I am tempted to buy this for mowing, and a used compact for loader and post hole digger. I have been told those front mounts mow extremely well.

Anyone own a 4115 with 72 mmm
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by chrisscholz

How fast can you mow through dry grass with the 72" MMM rear discharge? Are you happy with the turning radius?

72 mmm with rear discharge vs side discharge
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by chrisscholz

Am buying compact to mow 4 acres and do light dirt work and snow removal. I would like hydro and decent turning radius for the price, and may buy used. Any opinions on the 4115 vs. previous 855/955 series(which are not too heavy). I see the new holland supersteer (TC33/tc29) turn much sharper than JD and are available with rear discharge MMM.

Good buy with a 72 MMM
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by chrisscholz

I need to buy a compact to mow 4 acres and do dirt work, and snow removal. Many suggest a 72" MMM. So I am wondering if a tc29 or tc33 with MMM and supersteer are the most efficient for mowing and light loader work? Have also looked at JD 4115/72" MMM. And do rear discharge MMM work as well and groom as nicely as side discharge?

what is best for mowing landscaping
New Holland Tractors
Replies 20 Post by chrisscholz

Does the 2210 have cruise control? How fast can you mow in a straight line with the 62"mmm? Someone told me to be aware of how limited the 3pt is on the 2210. Will it raise high enough to run a post-hole digger?

jd 1445 front mower vs 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by chrisscholz

Has anyone built a pole barn with the hardware from socketsystems.com? Lots of headroom. This seems to be a good method, if you want to have 42" concrete perimeter footings, and attach your poles with the socket brackets. Any opinions? I think the downside is spending all the money on digging and pooring the perimeter footing vs digging a few column-footings. <br>
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building with socketsystems
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 1 Post by chrisscholz

I have the opportunity to purchase a D-17 with overhauled gas engine. Needs tie rods and brake work. Would need a 3 point conversion kit. Where would I buy a 3pt conversion kit? Does anyone make a quick-attach FEL? Would I have to also add another engine driven hydraulic pump to get decent pressure? There are no remote hydraulics.<br>
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Anyone know how much the D-17 weighs?<br>
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allis chalmers d-17 Buying advice
Antique Tractors
Replies 5 Post by chrisscholz

If you want the best, how about using Insulated concrete forms for the 42" footings. This will keep the slab (that you pour later) from getting cold and sweating if you heat the shed. You could attach your brackets to the wet concrete footing, and then just add the poles. Save money by not needing treated lumber and you have your rat wall. A good idea?

poles in the ground vs concrete footings with anchor
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 26 Post by chrisscholz

The dealer mentioned this 1996 955 was owned by a tree nursery business. I have a feeling that the loader was left on all the time, and has really taken a toll on the front end. He has a 1998 955 with a 72"MMM that is in great shape for $12k. What if I bought the 1996 loader and bought the '98 955? What would a used 70 model loader be worth? I feel that would be a more reliable unit.

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1996 955 with fel and 72 mmm
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by chrisscholz