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RE: 4x4 with bucket vs. subcompact tractor
thanks for all the feedback. i bought a troy built mower with a kohler engine as a quick fix for my mowing needs. i'm on the hunt for a used tractor. from what i've seen though, the resale values are so high that it almost pays to buy new.
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atomship47
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06/17/08 04:11am |
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4x4 with bucket vs. subcompact tractor
i'm looking for any and all kinds of help. i know very little about atv's and even less about tractors. i'm trying to decide what to buy. here's my situation/intended use.
i have about 1 acre of very hilly and rough lawn to mow. i go through lawn tractors like a hot knife thru butter.
also, i do a lot of hauling, pushing, pulling, rolling, dethatching, etc.
we have a 250 yard long, steep, gravel driveway. i'm guessing there are a couple of sections that are 12-15% grades. i need to be able to move snow and scrap/grade this driveway.
if i had my way, i'd go with a 4x4 because i like to hunt in very hilly terrain.
so, based upon my needs, i'm leaning towards a kubota bx1850 tractor. however, i'm concerned about having a deisel engine vehicle without a heated garage in winter. also, the subcompact tractor with a mower deck and front end loader is going to be more expensive (i think) than a utility 4x4.
what are your thoughts.....
-would i be able to use a bucket (like the swisher system) to lift/move gravel on a 4x4?
-would this void the mfr's warranty?
-would i be able to scrape/level the driveway with a rear blade on a 4x4?
-what min engine size should i be looking at?
please help, i'm lost. and i'm without a riding mower. i don't want to have to mow the lawn with a push mower again!
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atomship47
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06/12/08 09:47am |
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