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near dyersville iowa | id still go with a 30 or 40 series deere. one tractor can do it all. but if you want to buy a 2500 dollar two banger to go with it, why not..if you dont have a skidloader,can you still clean up after your animals? or are the pens too small for a loader tractor?
I personally am close to your size, but ive been farming for 25 years. And your wish list is about the lineup ive been able to acquire in that time. I was lucky though, dad let me use his equipment so i could get started.
Off brand equipment is always an option. but make sure you can obtain parts. which is why i believe a 42/44 30 or 40 series would be a good deal. I do own a Ford. but ive learned that particular tractor has a few peculiarities that make it interesting to work on. Parts havent been hard to find, but i do find it harder to diagnose certain things in the electrical system. and always have to have the serial number when ordering parts. needed a fan belt this spring. there were three different options depending on if it had a cab and some other options.
I bought a 7600 deere before prices went up. been a good tractor, traded a 4450 on it. dont hate me. my 4450 just seemed to be a lemon. ac problems, starting problems, put a clutch in it even though it was only set at 140 hp.. | |
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