Buying a tractor?
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
Paul,
What are you expecting to do on this 4 acres?
Give us a list of all the things you want to do - what is this 4 acres like? All grass? Trees? Pond? You have horses, cattle?
this will help us help you!
I am a new owner of a BX25D on 5 acres. So far I have plowed snow and moved several big rocks (as in very large). One of the rocks that appeared to be about 2'x2' I dug up with the backhoe and it ended up being more like 3'x4'. It must have weighed close to 1000 lbs because my FEL (using chains) could barely lift it. So far I'm very happy with the BX. I considered the B series, but for similar pricing, I went with BX25D for the backhoe. I think you'll be happy with the B on 4 acres regardless of what you are doing. Everyone will tell you every tractor looks smaller when you bring it home, but on 4 acres i think it would be difficult to justify a larger machine.
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Paul,
What are you expecting to do on this 4 acres?
Give us a list of all the things you want to do - what is this 4 acres like? All grass? Trees? Pond? You have horses, cattle?
this will help us help you!
A lot of trees with a pond, mostly wooded with about an acre or so cleared mulched. Don't have grass now but will need a mower or bush hog in the future to cut around trees. Want something stronger enough to help clear land, move logs and plant an orchard.
I really like the BX25 especially the smaller size, because I'll have to cut and Maneuver around many trees! But first I need power to help clear the land, thinking the B2601 series may have a little more beef! I used a older JD 40hp today moving clay, wasn't too happy lost a tire, will try again Tomorrow! I appreciate your input, Thanks!
I have just under two acres and went with a B2601 w the backhoe attachment. Did i really need it....no, but i seldom buy things I want so I splurged!!
I'm on 5 acres in a very wooded area, I needed the backhoe for building and stump removal. I purchased a BX over 2 years ago and still love it. With a few accessories, rake, land plane, post hole digger, Grapple, I have been able to transform the place and it's halfway where it needs to be. I chose NOT to mow with it as I have way too many trees, so I have a ride on mower (gas) for the lawn. The compact size comes in really handy in tight areas, and some areas are too tight to get between the trees. Tiny tractors have good power, and dig a little slower, but can get you closer, in tighter than a bigger unit. Might take just a little longer.
TripleR
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BX2200, BX2660, L5740 HSTC, M8540HDC and some other tractors and equipment
Go rent something for a weekend and you'll know what to get.
We love our BXs, but got them only because we also have bigger tractors when needed. Due to the low ground clearance, we found the BX hard to use in the woods.
If I could only have one tractor, I'd get a B2601 or B2650.
We love our BXs, but got them only because we also have bigger tractors when needed. Due to the low ground clearance, we found the BX hard to use in the woods.
If I could only have one tractor, I'd get a B2601 or B2650.
rkidd
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B2650, FEL With QA 60"mmm, 3pt FDR1672,homemade ballast box, BB 1572 box scraper
I live in the south, we don't have the cold winters you guys have! Isn't the b2601 and b2650 the same but with a cab?
I rented a JD 4105 this weekend with a land plain! First time using a tractor, I had to move a couple of loads of soil, had a hard time getting a full bucket of soil in the beginning. I got better as time went on tilting the bucket down and digging in! land plain did a great job, now I have another question land plain or box scraper?
The 2650 is on a slightly bigger frame than the 2601. It also shares the frame with the 3350, just less HP. I wanted one with a cab, but it just would have been too big for my property to make sense, plus the cost with the cab was close to 40k!
TripleR
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BX2200, BX2660, L5740 HSTC, M8540HDC and some other tractors and equipment
You are going to get mixed opinions on land plane or box blade. Land Plane is easier to use especially doing road maintenance, but box scraper works better overall for me as I maintain roads and also do a lot of dirt work.
I have an HR3584 with hydraulic scarifiers as well as top and tilt, but my brother does just as good with a standard box scraper and hydraulic top link, he just has to get off and do more adjustments by hand.
Another good piece of equipment is the roll over box scraper. Here is just one example: http://dirtdogmfg.com/categories/3/products/16/RO
Box blade with 'Top and Tilt.' A land plane with rear hydraulic wheels would do a better job but it's limited to that job. So a) you will want a blade anyway & b) where are you going to park that extra implement. I could add a G Earth photo of the FinLaws place but most of us can't afford 80 acres for what we call the 'line up'.
- sorry but we worked til 3 am.
- sorry but we worked til 3 am.