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  • From: david purpura <davepurpura AT yahoo.com>
  • To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Market-farming] tractors
  • Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:04:16 -0800 (PST)

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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