Need to buy a tractor - requirements as follows:
- 8 acres of field to mow regularly
- some degree of digging / carrying wood around
- needs to be easy to use
serious answers only please!
2006-08-11 21:02:16 · 19 answers · asked by Robin 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
For 8 acres, keep away from those 'compacts' Ok for a bit of garden work but not man enough for most farm jobs.
Do you mean new or second hand? if you mean a good used one then an MF 135 diesel was the finest 40-45 (engine) hp tractor ever made , even Ford IH and John Deere buffs usually admit to that. Of course for that reason they do tend to hold their resale value well ( good news for the seller bad news for the buyer, I have seen beautifully restored ones go for 3 grand ) They are a tough as nails,simple to operate, turn on a sixpence ,use hardly any diesel (that little Perkins 3 cylinder is a quart in a pint pot ) and parts are readily available. You say you want to carry wood around? Well maybe look for one with a loader too.they are a topping little loader tractor. Unhook the loader and it will pull a 2 furrow 14" plough on most soils, or a 5 foot disc mower, hay baler or a 4 ton tipping trailer. ( I have pulled 5 tons of wheat up a hill but it made her cough a bit! )
As you may have gathered,I have spent many a happy hour on 135.
"Crispy" .... There is nothing wrong with a plough, but you need something to pull it ( stupid remark)
2006-08-11 21:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With 8 acres you don't need anything expensive.
I run an Escort, which is an Ursus 360 3 cylinder diesel 57 horses built under licence.
I use it for digging, ploughing,mowing, pulling and carrying.
Its cheap on the fuel and was the cheapest of its class.
Less than £10k (new).
My only advice would be get Power Steering.
Make sure you don't need 4wd.
If you are buying a rotary mower at least a 1.85 or you will live in your tractor.
My tractor takes care of 20 acres
Good luck.
2006-08-11 21:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 8 acres 135 Massey Ferguson - for its size the most economical all rounder - 3 cylinder diesel/ easy + cheap maintenance. Depending of soil type will comfortable tow 2 razor Bord plow, any type of mower, a rake & press, a four (metric) ton trailer.
Digging? Auger and front loader would allso be available to fit the tractor.
Very easy and safe to fit and use
2006-08-11 21:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by lew_lewisje 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lamborghini
Very heavy duty tractor
reliable
bit expensive though
But a great show off with the ladies
2006-08-11 21:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
john deere, masey ferguson or that international brand. hm.
why dont you talk to someone who works in the tractor business and find out more specific information about tractors.
also depends on how much your willing to spend
2006-08-11 21:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by pinoydj619 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massey Fergerson are a good bet. Strong reliable and until recently built with pride in Coventry, UK
John Deer and New Holland are ok I suppose
2006-08-11 21:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by Villa Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have worked with a massey ferguson 390T a real tidy machine the 135 would be a bit on the small side... something around 130-150hp would give you plenty of pulling power... i am a fan of John Deere although they tend to be quite expensive...
regards
2006-08-11 22:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by Paddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rn ford,30 massey ferguson or 135
2006-08-11 21:04:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do as my mate did buy a john deere from canada inport it, it will still be cheaper than buying one here.
2006-08-11 21:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by P C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Deere
they run the best neways
2006-08-11 21:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by blfittro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋