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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: RayBob]
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08/08/18 10:45 PM
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bronco71
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Just love my 1952 Ford 8N Dont think they made 8N in 52. 1952 was the last year for them. My neighbor rebuilds them. Does about 1 a month complete with new paint. He's done a few Jubilee's and 9N's. Last time I talked to him about it at the beginning of summer he had done about 45 in the last 6 years. Sells them for around $3K. Those can go and go! I've seen them with big welds on the block still running great! Too small for a baler, can probably move a round bale on the rear, only small ones on a front loader.
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 01:53 AM
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LoneStarSon
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I've got a Kubota B1700 with the underbelly mower, the 3 point tiller, hydrostatic drive, 4 wheel drive, but not the front end loader, but I wish it did. It takes about 1 hour to do an acre, depending on how many obstacles (buildings, fences, steep hills, etc.). I love the tractor. I have a necking knob which comes in handy more often than I thought. It's a great tractor. An hour per acre!!!??? Yeah....I take about an hour an acre. I got a lot of singing to do while I'm mowing...and even in rabbit mode, that tractor ain't all that fast.
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Bigbob_FTW]
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08/09/18 01:54 AM
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LoneStarSon
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Really? Odd. You're a lot older then I am. That's what my grandpa and my father always called those spinner knobs on the steering wheels. What did y'all call them? not that. One arm around your girl, one hand on the wheel...that way you can go necking with the lady and never miss a turn.
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 02:16 AM
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KingwoodCat
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Ill be moving to East Texas shortly and will have around 9 acres to mow that arent forested. Im thinking I would like to have a front loader, 4wd, brush hog, drive on finishing mower, backhoe and augur setup. Anyone familiar with this setup please comment. Tractors seem to be the same as the ford I grew up driving but have also changed a lot. My lot is mostly level ground except the hill the house was built on. Ill eventually have up to 6 horses when I get the fencing in. John Deere, Kubota, Kioti, Mahindra, New Holland are all good Tractors. I would suggest if you are cutting that much grass about 35-40 HP..
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 02:22 AM
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kennerdude
TFF Celebrity
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Still using my B7100 4x4 on 7 acres. Excellent machine.
NIL CARBORUNDUM
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 02:30 AM
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Fooshman
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Cast]
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08/09/18 03:45 AM
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Trebor Neil
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Just love my 1952 Ford 8N Dont think they made 8N in 52. Sure glad you used the word "Think", now please say "Sorry, I was mistaken"
You bettcha! oofta!
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Trebor Neil]
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08/09/18 12:22 PM
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Cast
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Just love my 1952 Ford 8N Dont think they made 8N in 52. Sure glad you used the word "Think", now please say "Sorry, I was mistaken" Sorry, I was unaware they crossed over in 52 with NAAs. I have a 53 NAA.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 12:25 PM
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Cast
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My JD 4720 would be perfect for that. Funny you say that. Guy Im buying the place from wants 30k for this. I think its a bit more than I need. That is a great tractor. Its worth 30k because they hold value very well. If the a/c works, grab it.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Cast]
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08/09/18 12:50 PM
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MBarger
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My JD 4720 would be perfect for that. Funny you say that. Guy Im buying the place from wants 30k for this. I think its a bit more than I need. That is a great tractor. Its worth 30k because they hold value very well. If the a/c works, grab it. Ive never understood the compact tractor market. Not near worth 30K but that is where the market is! Hobby farmers and wannabes have money to blow I guess. In my opinion with your horses you plan to get, they will keep it pretty mowed down. I personally would hire someone to come in and Bushog and spray it if need be. Buy a zero turn and off to the races you go. I wouldnt waste money on a tractor for 9 acres. If you do end up getting a tractor, dont waste money on a front end loader. With the size you are looking at it will do you zero good. Feed square bales to the horses.
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 01:30 PM
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Big_Country01
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Between Diana and Harleton Awesome, not too far from me. Im just north of Ore City. Ive been here two years and love it. Ive got 20 acres but its mostly timber so I just bought an old international with some used implements, about $5k total. That's all I need. If I were in your shoes, and you are just mowing grass, a zero turn would be my first buy.
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Re: Is anyone tractor savy here
[Re: Notaguide]
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08/09/18 02:24 PM
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rj74955
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The 6 horses would more of a money pit than any tractor you might buy.
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