[Market-farming] tractors
Tom at Limerock
limerock at thirdplanet.net
Wed Jan 21 22:18:07 EST 2009
Really like our late 1960's F-4000 SU. Easy to get on & off, close to 40hp???, easy to work on, and there are lots of them around. Pulls our flat-bed layer quite well, same as two-bottom plow, etc. Fits under the orchard canopy well too. But then again, this is kinda Ford country around here.
Tom
Limerock Orchards and Roadside Market
Near Lake Erie
----- Original Message -----
From: david purpura
To: market-farming at lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: [Market-farming] tractors
Hi All. I'm in the market for a new tractor this year and would like to hear suggestions/experiences/warnings, etc..
We're using old farmalls for tillage, cultivation, mowing, etc. I'm looking for a tractor to use as a loader for making compost, to pull a transplanter, and possibly a plastic-layer. Future uses might be rototilling, or attaching a backhoe. I have sandy, well-drained soil, I don't think I need four wheel drive, and don't need a lot of horsepower. I'm thinking about the 5000 series JD, or similar 40 - 50 hp machine.
thanks,
dave
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