First & Hopefully Last Tractor - Advice needed on tractor and implements.

[PortTackFarm]

I would recommend the RCR1872. The 18 series is much more robust. I have the RCR1860. My buddy has the 1260 and we both like the 1860 much better. For the box blade I went with the BB2560. I would not do the 12 series and my dealer said the 15 series isn’t worth it as the 25 series isn’t that much more money. My BB2560 is a beast. Weighs over 480 lbs. Getting another 12 inches on it would give you an awesome dirt mover.

Thanks, that's what I figured. I think we have decided on the RCF2072 rotary cutter and the BB25 Series in either 60", 66" or 72" width depending on which width the dealer can source. It's bit more money, but will be sturdier and hopefully last longer.

 

[Goz63]

Moving up to the 20 series can’t hurt. I don’t have any experience with them but will be even sturdier. You might look into a duel tail wheel on it. As the rotary cutters get bigger and heavier it can be some nice rear support. You are going to love that box blade too.

 

[PortTackFarm]

I received an invoice and have what I consider a good deal on the package I thought I was looking for. I am thrilled with the L3560 HST-LE. My concern is implement sizes. I am hoping for a bit of last minute advise. I have everything spec'd out with 72" implements. My concern is they may be a bit big, especially the rotary cutter and I am thinking 60" or 66" might work better with the tractor and with my property. The problem is the dealer is having trouble sourcing the smaller implements. Am I over thinking this?

 

[skeets]

OK,,
Bucket YES
Grapple YES and front remote for it
Mower Your choice, both work well for some things, not so well for others. Figure what you are going to use it for the most.
Tiller Nice to have, however unless you plan to have a large garden and will use it more often than not,,, find someone close to you and have them do it, or check your COOP some times that have set ups for food plots
PHD Again if you have a ton of holes then maybe its ok, if not find someone that has one and rent them for the day
Rear remotes Again what do you plan on doing?
Tires Anyway you go fill them, or wheel weights I know that is subjective on where you live, I will never have tires not filled,, one season not filled was enough! And yes Wheel spacers will make a difference too
All I am saying all the toys are nice to have if you got the jack. Figure your plane bottom to top, before you put your money down

 

[jimh406]

I think a 72 Rotary Cutter will be just fine. It won’t hurt a thing to be a bit wider. Btw, my dealer suggested a 72 for my L2501.

He mentioned that it’s easier to get near a fence or other obstacle if the bucket is on. My bucket is a 66. I use the bucket as a front guide for my 72 inch implements. I did get an 84 rear blade for snow since it will be angled you lose effective width.