Hey guys. Have been thinking about buying a tractor for a couple of years and I am trying to decide if the 1870 is adequate or if I need the 2370 ( or if either is adequate).
I own 4 acres in the mountains of NC. The tractor will be used mainly to maintain a 1200 foot gravel road (scrape, etc.) and plow snow in the winter. We occasionally get 12 to 15 inches of snow, but most of the time it's in the 6 inch range. I will also use it for hauling mulch, etc. but not cutting grass.
I plan on getting an FEL, front mounted snow plow (still trying to decide on this), and a box blade. I know the 1870 will take longer with the snow, but time won't be an issue since I will be retiring soon.
Do you guys think the 1870 with the described attachments is adequate?
I will probably only use it to plow snow 3-5 times a year. The driveway will probably be "dressed up" 10 times (after every heavy rain) or so a year.
Appreciate candid feedback.
I own 4 acres in the mountains of NC. The tractor will be used mainly to maintain a 1200 foot gravel road (scrape, etc.) and plow snow in the winter. We occasionally get 12 to 15 inches of snow, but most of the time it's in the 6 inch range. I will also use it for hauling mulch, etc. but not cutting grass.
I plan on getting an FEL, front mounted snow plow (still trying to decide on this), and a box blade. I know the 1870 will take longer with the snow, but time won't be an issue since I will be retiring soon.
Do you guys think the 1870 with the described attachments is adequate?
I will probably only use it to plow snow 3-5 times a year. The driveway will probably be "dressed up" 10 times (after every heavy rain) or so a year.
Appreciate candid feedback.
