1st time tractor owner

[PapaJ]

First time owner/operator. Bought this past weekend, waiting for delivery on a BX2680, pinned bucket and belly mower. That's all I got for now. Needed something to mow horse pasture on 1.5 acres, and move a little dirt and rock on occasion. I'm in Virginia for now.

 

[Lil Foot]

Welcome aboard!

 

[skeets]

Welcome to the orange,, remember just think through what ever you are going to do nd you will learn and not get all buggered up

 

[NHSleddog]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[PapaJ]

Welcome to the orange,, remember just think through what ever you are going to do nd you will learn and not get all buggered up

95% of this things life will be mowing or dragging hay in a pasture. Very little of anything else really. Considered a nice lawn tractor, but wanted to spend 40x more than that, uhh, to stimulate the economy...yeah....that's it. I first wanted a QA bucket, but honestly would never use pallet forks or try to pick up a big bale of hay with sub-compact, so a pinned on bucket should be fine. If not, I'll have to improvise, because I am not upgrading it any time soon. Hell, I spent years and years moving hay with a 4x4 truck and some 10,000 pound cargo straps.

 

[skeets]

What I was saying is, in all reality you will find things you can do with the little beasty you never thought of. And it will do more than you believe trust me, and unless you are doing 1000 pound roll bales it will do a lot

 

[D2Cat]

I'd suggest stimulating the economy with the cost of a quick attack bucket/loader! You may think you don't need it, you've lived this long without one...so you can get by. You can, but what cost $500 now will cost $1500 later.

It's like a builder who doesn't treat for tetermites the house as he's building it, which may cost $300. But ten years later it cost $1500 to do the same thing.

 

[i7win7]

It has a FEL that is easy to drop and re-attach but, a SSQA bucket is faster/easier to drop. Pallet forks (short 36" ones) will move lots of stuff that wont fit in the bucket (6-8' logs, brush, furniture with tie down straps, appliances, bulk toilet paper purchases, almost an endless list of uses)

 

[dirtydeed]

bulk toilet paper purchases, almost an endless list of uses)

wish I could find some bulk TP...

OP- Congrats on your new tractor purchase. Have fun.

 

[Poohbear]

It has a FEL that is easy to drop and re-attach but, a SSQA bucket is faster/easier to drop. Pallet forks (short 36" ones) will move lots of stuff that wont fit in the bucket (6-8' logs, brush, furniture with tie down straps, appliances, bulk toilet paper purchases, almost an endless list of uses)

These guys aren't kidding. The QA & pallet forks are so handy. My 3301 is my first with a loader and really just wanted the bucket but I use my forks more in reality. Plus you will have a more valuable tractor if you find you need a bigger or just don't need one down the road.

 

[PapaJ]

wish I could find some bulk TP...

OP- Congrats on your new tractor purchase. Have fun.

I got a 96 pack delivered for under 100 bucks. If it's out of stock, keep checking every morning/evening.

totalrestoom.com

 

[PapaJ]

These guys aren't kidding. The QA & pallet forks are so handy. My 3301 is my first with a loader and really just wanted the bucket but I use my forks more in reality. Plus you will have a more valuable tractor if you find you need a bigger or just don't need one down the road.

I called the dealer yesterday. They literally had just pulled my tractor in to torque everything, fill it up and get ready for delivery. Got the contract cancelled, signed new contract, they started the QA install. Might get delivery today since I'm close to the dealer, but I'm not holding my breath.

Now I am just shopping for implements, wish I could afford the 3rd function right now so I could get a grappler and start tearing stuff up.

 

[Poohbear]

You won't be sorry . You also may want to get the 3pt. Quick hitch also if you are getting bush hog & a blade . We can spend your money faster than Congress.
I know kinda morbid but I bought all LAnd Pride ( Kubota ) equipment . When I was buying figured this my last tractor and thought the Misses would out last me makeing the package easier to sale for her.

 

[D2Cat]

PapaJ, your last minute decision was a good one! You'll be glad you did forever.

 

[dirtydeed]

I called the dealer yesterday. They literally had just pulled my tractor in to torque everything, fill it up and get ready for delivery. Got the contract cancelled, signed new contract, they started the QA install.

Now I am just shopping for implements, wish I could afford the 3rd function right now so I could get a grappler and start tearing stuff up.

Smart move. Start with a set of lightweight forks. You'll be surprised what you can accomplish with them. Then get yourself a tooth bar for the bucket.

Congrats. It will be worth the extra day or two waiting on delivery.